FA)--An Enid man was injured and a Blackwell woman killed in a two-vehicle accident today in Kay County. 34 year-old Marques Odom of Enid was admitted to Blackwell Regional Hospital in good condition with arm and trunk injuries. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said the accident happened just after 10:50 this morning at the intersection of 13th and Hubbard Road, 2 miles south of Blackwell. According to the OHP report, 56 year-old Cynthia Cox was pronounced dead at the scene of massive head trauma. She was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Impala north on 13th when she failed to stop at a stop sign at Hubbard Road. Odom was driving a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup west on Hubbard and hit Cox's vehicle on the right side. The reports lists Cox's condition at the time of the accident as "apparently normal, distracted," and Odom's condition as "apparently normal." The cause of the collision was reported as "distracted driving; failure to stop at a stop sign." Both were wearing seat belts.
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FT)--An exhibit recounting the post-World War II-era Freedom Train is on display in Enid, 74 years after the train stopped here. The 1947 Freedom Train was largely intended to inspire a greater appreciation for the history and people of the United States, as well as the values of democracy and patriotism among Americans, which organizers felt were waning in the years following World War II. The display at The Non-Profit Center, 122 S. Independence runs through January 2023 and is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. select Saturdays. The display features more than 100 objects including historical documents, period artworks, and rare photographs.
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SC)--Summer Chautauqua continues at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid. 2022 Summer Chautauqua “Surviving the Sixties: Sex, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll” has had to juggle its performance schedule for the rest of the week after two scholars tested positive for COVID-19. Thursday night’s 7:30 p.m. performance in Humphrey Heritage Village at Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center will feature three scholars having a roundtable discussion about the 1960s and what they learned from their research about their characters. “With your safety in mind, all impacted buildings and surfaces have been sanitized,” Chautauqua organizers said in a Facebook post. “We will ensure that any further scholars and presenters have a negative COVID test in advance of their performance. As always, we encourage everyone to take what precautions they feel are necessary for their health and safety.” All workshops and performances are free and open to the public. There will be three programs daily at 10:30 a.m., noon and 7:30 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. and noon programs will be workshops, while the 7:30 p.m. performances will feature one scholar in character. For more information and the daily schedule go to csrhc.org.
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DD)--The city of Enid Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Donuts with Dad 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at Champion Park gym, 700 N. 10th. All ages and dads are welcome to attend the early Father’s Day event, which will include coloring activities and games. Doughnuts and water will be provided. Father’s Day is celebrated Sunday, June 19.
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AA)--The Public Library of Enid and Garfield County will host artist Meier Williams 3:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday for a presentation and class open to teens and adults. Williams, based in Cornwall, England, is an equine and textile artist and theatrical costumer. She will give a short presentation on her life as an artist, and participants will have an opportunity to create a mixed-media art piece of their own. All experience level of artists are welcome for the teens and adults class following the presentation. The library is located at 120 W. Maine.
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MC)--The Martial Combat League featuring fighters from Enid and Northwest Oklahoma will return to Stride Bank Center on July 30. The card will have more than 20 fights with fighters partaking in MMA, kickboxing, jiu jitsu and combat jiu jitsu. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. this Friday and start at $37 for reserved seating. Those attending also will have the option to buy a regular table or VIP table. The VIP table will allow guests to order drinks from a server and an option of food for an extra cost. VIP tables are $800, and normal tables are $600. Those buying a table must buy the entire table and cannot purchase singular seats at a table. Tickets will be available at www.StrideBankCenter.com, by calling (580) 616-7380 or at the Stride Bank Center box office.
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