FC)—An Enid woman was killed and an Oklahoma City man injured in a two-vehicle accident on US 412 east of Enid early this morning. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said 59 year-old Kimberly Evers Bowlin was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on 412 at 102nd Street. According to the report, Bowlin was southbound on 102nd around 6:20 this morning when she failed to yield at a stop sign. Her 2011 Dodge Ram Truck was struck by the 2018 Freightliner semi driven by 49 year-old John Henry Samuels Jr. of Oklahoma City that was westbound n 412. Bowlin was pinned in her truck before being freed by Fairmont firefighters. Samuels was transported to St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center where was treated for minor injuries and released. Traffic on 412 was reduced to one lane in each direction for six hours before the roadway was opened early this afternoon.
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GS)--One person remains in critical condition after a shooting Monday night at Pine Manor Apartments. According to the Enid Police officials, officers responded to multiple 911 calls just after 10:00 Monday night reporting the shooting at the apartment complex. Officers arrived to find 25-year-old Joshua Hodge had been shot in the abdomen with a .22 caliber-rifle. Hodge was transported to Integris Bass Baptist Health Center and underwent surgery. He was later transported to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City and is in critical condition. According to authorities, before the shooting, 25-year-old Guston Dellenbaugh had come to the apartments to visit his ex-girlfriend, who is also Hodge’s sister. She said that Dellenbaugh appeared intoxicated and was acting erratically. Dellenbaugh allegedly pointed the .22 caliber AR at others outside before entering his ex-girlfriend’s apartment. Dellenbaugh was then confronted by Hodge, and during the confrontation, Dellenbaugh shot Hodge in the abdomen and fled the scene. Officers searched the area for Dellenbaugh but did not locate him. A witness told police that they saw a man get into a car at a nearby gas station. Dellenbaugh was located at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.
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CN)--Twenty-two more virus-related deaths, including a Garfield County man in the 36-49 age group, and 2,186 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Monday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
12.22.20
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Cases |
265,620 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date |
2,251,317 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date |
2,517,012 |
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Acute Care OSDH Licensed Facility Hospitalizations |
1,623 |
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Other Types of Facilities Hospitalizations |
136 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
15,404 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
2,240 |
*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. As a result, counts are subject to change. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. As of 2020-12-22 at 7:00 a.m.
There have been 4970 positive COVID-19 cases, and 41 deaths in Garfield County. 4451 of those cases and 39 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 1227 cases, Alfalfa 857, Major 665, Blaine County is at 580 cases, and Grant 333.
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TS)--An Enid elementary school principal who’s been battling COVID-19 for two months is sharing his story. Winner of the Oklahoma Principal of Excellence Award and principal of Monroe Elementary School in Enid, Scott Allen told KFOR he’s been battling COVID-19 for two months. He said the virus has wreaked havoc on his body. The fatigue has been so overwhelming, he’s basically been bedridden all of this time. On Friday, Allen received a heartwarming surprise. A caravan of staff members from Monroe Elementary drove by his home in a show of support. Allen said it was a very special moment during a difficult time. He wanted to share his story so others battling severe symptoms of COVID-19 know they’re not alone.
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CL)--Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Lawmakers tacked on a $1.4 trillion catchall spending bill and thousands of pages of other end-of-session business in a massive bundle of bipartisan legislation as Capitol Hill prepared to close the books on the year. The bill approved Monday night went to President Donald Trump for his signature, which was expected in the coming days.
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CS)--In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the City of Enid Administration offices, Enid Animal Welfare, and Recycle Center will be closed on December 24-25 and January 1.
The landfill will be open on December 24th and December 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., but will be closed on December 25th and January 1. City of Enid officials announced that the Friday trash route will not be collected on December 25 and January 1. Friday’s trash route will be altered with the following pick up dates:
- Monday, December 28
- Monday, January 4
Other Closings
The Enid Public Library will be closed December 24-26 and January 1-2 in observance of the holidays.
The Meadowlake Golf Course will be closed on December 25.
Officials stated Enid Public Transportation Authority (EPTA) will not be operating buses on December 24-26 and January 1in observance of the holidays.
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IR)—The Downtown Ice Rink is open. As title sponsors, Jiffy Trip and Williams Media Group (My Country 103.1 and Talk 100.9 KGWA) are joining Main Street Enid, the Stride Bank Center and Visit Enid in bringing an outdoor ice rink to downtown Enid. It is located at 400 S. Independence in the parking lot between the Stride Bank Center and the art installation Under Her Wing was the Universe. The rink will be open to the public through January 3.
Operating hours will be 3:00 pm-9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm Friday, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm Saturday and 12:00 pm-9:00 pm Sunday. Single day tickets will be $12 for general admission, which includes skate rental. A $60 Season Pass and special group and holiday party rates are also available. Tickets are available through the Stride Bank Center ticket outlets including area Jiffy Trips, or on site. Stride Bank Center general manager Kevin Boryzcki adds the arena will provide concessions on site. Visit the ice rink website, SkateInEnid.com, or look for the ice rink on Facebook and Instagram at SkateInEnid.
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CS)--Applications are being accepted to fill an unexpired term for the Ward 6 vacancy on the Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners. Former Ward 6 Commissioner David Mason tendered his resignation from the seat Tuesday night, effective at midnight. Mason said he and his family are moving out of the ward in northwest Enid, having finalized closing on their house this week. The Commission holds regularly scheduled meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month, as well as special meetings, as needed. Applications can be completed online at https://enid.civicweb.net/Portal/BoardApplication, and will be accepted until noon local time on Monday, January 4.
Qualifications required of the applicant, in order to be considered for appointment are as follows:
Must be a registered voter
Must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age
Shall have been a resident of the City of Enid for at least two (2) years prior to appointment
Must be a bona fide resident of Ward 6.
It is intended that the appointment will be made by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners at their meeting of Tuesday, January 5. The City Commission may, at its discretion, conduct interviews with applicants prior to such appointment. Information may be obtained in the office of the City Clerk, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Municipal Complex, 401 West Owen K. Garriott Road, Enid, Oklahoma, 73701 or by calling 580-616-7275. Application forms can be filled out online at the City’s website: www.Enid.org/boards.
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BV)--Enid Public Schools Board of Education is looking to fill the seat of Office #7. Previously held by Amanda Phillips, the position would be held through April of 2022 and would then be up for re-election February of 2022. The board typically meets on the third Monday of every month, as well as special meetings as needed. To apply or for candidate qualifications and other information contact Dr. Sam Robinson, EPS Chief Financial Officer, by calling 580.366.7020.
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