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KGWA Local News Thursday 06.08.23

ES)--State and company officials say cleanup continues on a crude sludge spill affecting Ninemile Creek north of Enid. Nemaha Environmental Services owns the disposal site north of Enid between Kremlin and Hillsdale where the spill occurred. The company focuses on petroleum-based sludge. Heavy rains last week apparently caused the mixture stored at the site to overflow the dike and into the creek. It first was estimated that 500 barrels had escaped into 3 miles of Ninemile Creek, but now that amount has increased to at least 1,000 barrels. So far, 700 barrels have been captured. Matt Skinner, Oklahoma Corporation Commission spokesman said Acme Environmental has been hired to clean up the spill. Officials have no firm estimate on how long cleanup will take, but it will be lengthy. They are using skimmers, vacuum trucks and booms. While the exact cause is under investigation, the focus of Oklahoma Corporation Commission is on the cleanup of the creek.

 

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BG)--A former guard at James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for accepting bribes to smuggle contraband in to the medium-security prison. 25 year-old Ty Craig, of Hunter, was sentenced Tuesday in the Western District of Oklahoma. Federal prosecutors said Craig was charged with one count of receipt of a bribe in February. In March he pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in cash bribes in exchange for smuggling contraband into Crabtree, where he worked as a correctional officer. The contraband included cellphones, marijuana and methamphetamine.

 

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MC)--It’s not too late to be a part of the 2nd Annual Oklahoma Men Count golf fundraiser this Friday at Meadowlake Golf Course. There is still room for a couple of additional four-person teams as we raise money to help support man and families dealing with men’s cancers and treatment. Players from the top 4 finishing teams will have a chance to take a shot that could win $1 million. There will be trophies for top finishing teams, other prizes, lunch and a great day of fun. Registration and practice will begin Friday at 11:00 a.m., lunch at noon, and shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. The cost a mere $120 per person. While space is available you can register online at KOFM.com, or Friday at the course. Proceeds from the event will benefit Proton Pals. 

 

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WT)--The Community Development Support Association (CDSA) Wine Tour will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Non-Profit Center, 114 S. Independence.

Foods and wines from the United States, France, Greece, Marshall Islands and Belgium will be paired together for the evening of the event for attendees to try. Cheri Ezzell, executive director of CDSA, said proceeds from the Wine Tour will benefit CDSA’s Early Childhood Services, which Ezzell said are not supported by any grant funds. Tickets are $75, and there are a limited number of $40 tickets for people under 40 years old, which Ezzell said is a way to encourage young people to be involved with CDSA’s services in the Enid community. Individuals must be at least 21 years old to attend. To purchase tickets, visit https://cdsaok.org or visit the Non-Profit Center, 114 S. Independence. For more information, call CDSA at (580) 242-6131.

 

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SC)--Enid Summer Chautauqua is back next week, and featuring five historical aviation figures to life. The public is invited to travel back in time, and join Amelia Earhart, Eula “Pearl” Carter Scott, Rose Cousins, Jacqueline Cochran and Chuck Yeager on June 13-17, 2023, at Humphrey Heritage Village at Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center for five evening performances. Daily workshops also will be held in the historical village church. Admission is free to every Chautauqua event. Entertainment begins and food trucks open at 6:30 each evening. Seating is provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. For more information including the full schedule, and information about the historical figures as well as the visiting scholars, go to csrhc.org/chautauqua.

 

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