MD)--An Enid man has been charged with a total of three counts of lewd molestation to a child under 16. After being arrested by Enid Police Department on Aug. 18, 68 year-old David Albert Buckles was charged last week in Garfield County District Court. During an interview with police, Buckles reportedly confessed to the crimes of lewd molestation against the 15 year-old girl. He is currently free on $20,000 bond, and is set to appear in court on the charges on Sept. 27.
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RG)--Enid Public Schools has announced a new inductee to the Enid Public School Foundation (EPSF) Hall of Fame, long-time employee and public education advocate, Ron Garrison. The induction will take place during halftime at Enid High School’s first home football game at D. Bruce Selby Stadium. Garrison, a 1967 EHS graduate, began his career with EPS as a teacher and coach at EHS and later went on to be the head principal of EHS. He has been the Director of Property Services for the district since 1997 and his total years with the district spans five decades. Garrison is the only EHS graduate to serve as a principal of EHS to date. Janna Jackson, director of EPSF, said she is excited to be involved in another Hall of Fame recognition. “We are proud to include Ron Garrison in the EPSF Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding work”, said Jackson. “He has had an enormous influence on students and teachers during his tenure and continues to be a strong leader for public education.” EPSF is a non-profit organization, operated by a volunteer Board of Trustees, which supports EPS. They awarded $128,000 during the 2020-21 school year to EPS classrooms, teachers and students through various programs. EPSF has been sponsoring the Hall of Fame since 2001 as a way to honor EHS graduates and those who contribute greatly to the community and schools of Enid. The Hall of Fame is displayed inside EHS on the second floor where students and visitors can read about all inductee’s lives and accomplishments.
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EC)--The Oklahoma Conservation Commission soil health team has canceled its "Summer Cover Crops to Support Winter Wheat" event that had been scheduled for Tuesday. Officials said "unforeseen circumstances" arose that prompted the cancellation, but details soon will come regarding review of what regenerative agriculture means for the present and future of agriculture. The event was a collaboration of Garfield County Conservation District, Grant County Conservation District, Oklahoma Conservation Commission and General Mills
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CV)— Eighty-eight newly confirmed virus-related deaths and 7,827 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Friday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Currently, 23,582 Oklahomans are considered active cases in the state, with 1,572 people hospitalized in Oklahoma for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new cases reported was 2,806.
Situation Update: COVID-19
Data shown are preliminary and subject to change
as additional information is obtained
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COVID-19 Cases |
550,239 |
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New Cases |
1,617 |
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Sunday's Cases (08/29/21) |
2,365 |
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Saturday's Cases (08/28/21) |
3,845 |
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New Cases 7 day Average |
2,806 |
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Active Cases |
23,582 |
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CDC/NCHS Provisional Deaths |
9,162 |
There have been 8414 positive COVID-19 cases, and 141 deaths in Garfield County. 7424 of those cases and 130 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2281 cases, Alfalfa 1209, Blaine County is at 1169 cases, Major 1043, and Grant 600.
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MS)--Main Street Enid's annual Social will be Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Breeze, 224 E. Maple. The night will include dinner, awards, live music, downtown updates and a silent auction. Multiple artists will be live painting their interpretation of the downtown district, and those paintings will be a part of the silent auction with proceeds going to Main Street Enid. Tickets are $40, which included dinner, non-alcoholic drinks and entertainment. A cash bar will be available. You can purchase tickets online at www.mainstreetenid.org/Social.
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RW)--Ron White LIVE has been rescheduled again, this time for this fall. Stride Bank Center officials say the popular comedian will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. He originally was scheduled to perform in Enid in April when it was rescheduled to October due to the coronavirus pandemic. Promoters ultimately decided to cancel the performance this year. Tickets for the original and rescheduled performances will be honored for the 2021 show. Tickets range from $40 to $70 and can be purchased at StrideBankCenter.com, (855) 849-3643 (TIX.ENID) or at the Stride Bank Center Box Office.
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