SF)--The Enid Fire Department was dispatched at 7:40 this morning to a fully-involved structure fire in a shop building behind the residence at 207 Tanglewood Drive, in the Whispering Hills Addition about 2.5 miles outside of the Enid city limits in the Hillsdale FD district. Units from Hillsdale, Kremlin and Lahoma also responded to the fire. A water supply was established using tanker trucks. According to the report, the shop building and contents were a total loss, but firefighters were able to contain the fire and prevent damage to other nearby structures. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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NR)--Today’s widespread rains across most of the state are much needed, including in Blaine County where water was diverted last week from Canton Lake to Lake Hefner, a reservoir that provides drinking water to residents of Oklahoma City. The release of water on October 17 from Canton was the second this year, with the first release taking place Aug. 11. In both instances, 13,000 acre feet were released. The two releases of water are the first since 2013, when nearly 30,000 cubic acre feet were removed in the midst of difficult drought conditions. The release of water last week raised Hefner about 2 feet and lowered Canton Lake about the same. The water is released by the Army Corps of Engineers which manages Canton Lake, and is released down the North Canadian River and takes a few days to get to Lake Hefner, which is low due to ongoing warm temperatures and drought-like conditions.
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CB)--Nearly $80,000 was raised through the 2022 Enid Charity Ball to benefit Great Salt Plains Health, a nonprofit, federally qualified center providing comprehensive care for individuals of all ages and income levels, with or without insurance. Proceeds from the event were presented to GSP last week and totaled $79,292. The ball takes place in August. The event began as a project of the NW Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation, which continues to support the event financially and administratively. Title sponsors for the 2022 Charity Ball were Stride Bank and Jiffy Trip. Great Salt Plains Health began with a clinic in Cherokee, followed by additional clinics in Medford, Canton and, most recently, Enid. GSP also has a medical mobile unit.
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IA)--A Midwest City man was hospitalized Saturday after the motorcycle he was riding struck a hawk and crashed northeast of Renfrow in Grant County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said 36 year-old Robert Patton was southbound on U.S. 81 about 2 miles north and 1.5 miles east of Renfrow at 1:25 Saturday afternoon when the 2006 Yamaha he was riding struck the bird as it flew up in front of Patton. According to the report, the motorcycle rolled a quarter time, and Patton and the bike slid 276 feet. Patton, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported by Air-Evac to OU Medical Center, where he was hospitalized in serious condition with head and arm injuries.
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PC)--Applications are currently being accepted to fill one vacancy on the Police Civil Service Commission. The vacancy may be filled by any interested resident of Enid. The successful applicant will serve the remainder of an unexpired term through April 19, 2025. Applications can be completed electronically by selecting the “Create” link provided under the Board/Commission Application tab on the City’s website: Enid.org/BoardApplication. Applications will be accepted until Friday at 5:00 p.m.
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HG)--The City of Enid Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to the Haunted Gym at Champion Park. The Haunted Gym will feature two outside attractions and 12 eerily-themed rooms with lots of spooky creatures around every corner. The contents of the mystery room will be revealed the night of the event. The event will take place at Champion Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Champion Park is located at 700 North 10th Street.
To check out upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.
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PC)--Christian rock band Petra is coming to Stride Bank Center on Oct. 30 Stride Bank Center is one of the stops on Petra's nationwide 50th Anniversary Fall Reunion Tour. The group is regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres and has been referred to as “the world’s most popular Christian rock band.” Tickets are on sale at StrideBankCenter.com or the SBC office on the second floor of the center. Tickets are $30 or $40, plus fees, and groups of 10 or more can get a $5 discount off $30 tickets by calling (580) 616-7381.
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SB)--With the Primary Run-off election results official, registered voters can access sample ballots for the upcoming November 8th General Election. Sample ballots can be viewed and downloaded by using the Oklahoma State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp. Copies also can be picked up at Garfield County Election Board, 903 Failing, during normal business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sample ballots also will be posted outside every precinct polling place on Election Day so voters can review them before heading to the polls.
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