BS)--Enid Police said an Enid man was arrested after midnight on Wednesday after he called 911 and said he shot his mother. According to the report, 78 year-old Melva Gragg was found to have suffered gunshot wounds and was transported by Life EMS to a landing area and flown to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City where she was listed in stable condition. 50 year-old Glenn Gragg was arrested and booked into the Garfield County Detention Facility on complaints of shooting with intent to kill, possession of a firearm while intoxicated and possession of a firearm after former felony conviction. EPD officers, Life EMS and Enid Fire Department responded to 1905 W. Walnut at 12:10 this morning after Gragg called 911, identified himself as the woman's son and said he had shot his mother. Officers arrived at the residence and seized a small-caliber handgun believed to have been used in the shooting. The case remains under investigation.

 

                                                 --00— 01 Sept  21 1p

 

HA)--There is a Heat Advisory in effect for most of Oklahoma until 7:00 p.m. Heat index values could reach up to 108. Drink plenty of fluids, and stay in an air-conditioned environment if you can. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Stay out of the sun, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

 

                                                 --00— 01 Sept  21 12n

 

CC)--Project officials on Tuesday confirmed construction on the water pipeline from Kaw Lake to Enid still is planned to begin late fall or at the start of next year. Design of the Kaw Lake Water Supply Program project is 100% complete, and nearly all state environmental permits have been approved. Construction is underway at the intake site’s access road and raw water whitewall at Kaw Lake, as well as at the water treatment plant site. City commissioners during a special meeting on Tuesday approved a total increase of $4.3 million to the initial $243 million ceiling price approved last December. No regular city commission meeting will be held next week, as commissioners will be out of town attending a conference for Oklahoma Municipal League.

 

                                                 --00— 01 Sept  21 9a

 

CS)--In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the City of Enid Administration offices, Enid Public Library, Recycle Center, Enid Public Transportation Authority (EPTA)  and Enid Animal Welfare will be closed on Monday, September 6th. The landfill will be open on Monday with operating hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the Meadowlake Municipal Golf Course will be opened with the first tee time of 7:30 a.m. and will be closing at 8:00 p.m. Residents are reminded that all trash routes will remain the same for the week and yard waste containers should be set out with normal trash next week.

 

 

	Monday, September 6, 2021
City Administration Offices	CLOSED
Enid Animal Welfare	CLOSED
Enid Public Library	CLOSED
Enid Public Transportation	NO RIDES
Landfill	OPEN 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meadowlake Golf Course	7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Recycle Center	CLOSED

                                                    --00— 01 Sept  21 12n

 

CV)— Thirty-three newly confirmed virus-related deaths and 2,538 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Tuesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Currently, 22,432 Oklahomans are considered active cases in the state, with 1,566 people currently hospitalized in the state for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new cases reported was 2,796.

Data shown are preliminary and subject to change
as additional information is obtained

 

COVID-19 Cases	554,496
New Cases	2,538
New Cases 7 day Average	2,796
Active Cases	22,432
CDC/NCHS Provisional Deaths	9,199

 

There have been 8610 positive COVID-19 cases, and 144 deaths in Garfield County. 7603 of those cases and 133 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2340 cases, Alfalfa 1209, Blaine County is at 123 cases, Major 1077, and Grant 619.

 

                                                 --00— 01 Sept  21 12n

 

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.

 

                                                 --00— 30 Aug 21 12n

 

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.

 

                                                 --00— 30 Aug 21 2p

 

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.

 

                                                 --00— 31 Aug 21 12n