EQ)--The area east of Salt Plains Lake was rattled by a series of earthquakes Sunday afternoon. U.S. Geological Survey reported, the first quake, which was the strongest, measuring magnitude 4.1 happened at 5:21 p.m. Sunday and was centered about 5 miles east of Nescatunga in western Grant County. The second followed at 5:24 p.m. and measured magnitude 3.8. It was about 5.6 miles east of Nescatunga. The third measured magnitude 3.1 and happened at 5:28 p.m. It was centered about 5.6 miles east-northeast of Nescatunga.
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AN)--Main Street Enid, the downtown revitalization program, has 13 finalists in tonight’s 32nd annual Oklahoma Main Street award competition. A couple of big events from 2020 are up for honors. Main Street Enid’s winter ice rink, Holidays on Ice, was nominated for a premier special event with over 1,000 attendees, while the rink’s Holiday Market was nominated for an event under 1,000 attendees. Main Street partner Settlers Brewing Co. was nominated for two awards: best facade rehabilitation over $10,000 and for best building/business branding. Enid Brewing Co. & Eatery got a nod for best new business. Main Street Enid Board President Roxanna Costello was nominated for statewide board member of the year. Other finalists are:
• Main Street Hero: Thomas Rowe.
• Best Business Practices: Park Avenue Thrift Enid.
• Best Placemaking Project: “Under Her Wing was the Universe.”
• Best Retail Event: Comic Con Crazy Days.
• Best Visual Merchandising: No. 5 Findings Store.
• Outstanding Image Promotion: Downtown Promotional Banners and COVID Curbside Pickup Signs.
Winners will be announced tonight at the awards banquet in Oklahoma City.
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CC)—The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday. According to the agenda, commissioners will meet in study session at 5:00 p.m., followed by their regular meeting at 6:30. Both meetings will be held in Council Chambers of the City Administration Building on West Garriott. Both meetings are open to the public.
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CV)— 144 newly confirmed virus-related deaths and 5,998 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, 18,831 Oklahomans are considered active cases in the state, with 1,389 people hospitalized in the state for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new daily cases reported was 1,911.
Situation Update: COVID-19
Data shown are preliminary and subject to change
as additional information is obtained
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COVID-19 Cases |
598,072 |
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New Cases |
1,720 |
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Sunday's Cases |
2,142 |
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Saturday's Cases |
2,136 |
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New Cases 7 day Average |
1,911 |
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Active Cases |
18,831 |
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CDC/NCHS Provisional Deaths |
9,892 |
There have been 9055 positive COVID-19 cases, and 146 deaths in Garfield County. 8015 of those cases and 135 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2437 cases, Alfalfa 1243, Blaine County is at 1366 cases, Major 1128, and Grant 659.
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EM)--The City of Enid Engineering Department has scheduled a presentation for business owners, property owners, and residents interested on the proposed road improvements for East Randolph between North Washington and North 7th Street. The presentation will be held in the Council Chambers at City of Enid Administration Building at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, and will cover the remaining construction schedule. Construction plans will be available for viewing at the meeting and questions will be taken following the presentation.
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CP)--The City of Enid Parks and Recreation Department will host “Camping in the Park” at Meadowlake Park on Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th. There will be a weekend full of activities and adventure, including s’mores, the “Tom and Jerry” movie on Friday night, and a hearty breakfast on Saturday morning. This family friendly event is open for citizens of all ages; however, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the entire event. So, dust off your tent, your camping gear, and get ready to camp in the park. For more information regarding this event, including event policies, rules and itinerary, please visit Enid.org/CampinginthePark. This event is free; however, you must secure your spot by registering you and your party by Monday, September 20th. For questions, contact the Parks and Recreation department by phone at (580) 616-7210 or by email at specialevent@enid.org. To check out upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.
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