DR)--Garfield County Detention Facility Administrator Ben Crooks has resigned to take a position with a national private company in the corrections industry. His resignation, submitted Wednesday during a special meeting of Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority, is effective Sept. 15. Crooks was hired as jail administrator in March 2020, officially taking the job on April 1. He filled a position that had been open since Aug. 2019, when then-administrator James Fontaine Jacobs resigned.
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SC)--The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is adding another structure in its efforts to tell the story of the Cherokee Outlet. Jake Krumwiede, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center director said the Sneed Cabin will be the first new historic building added to Humphrey Heritage Village in 30 years. The one-room Sneed cabin was originally built near what is now Cleveland, Oklahoma during the winter of 1900 by homesteaders Everett and Amanda "Mandy" Sneed. September 16th will be the 130th anniversary of the opening of the Cherokee Outlet. It is also the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Humphrey Heritage Village. Most of the buildings in the Village were added in the months preceding the dedication. The Sneed cabin is in the process of being relocated to the Humphrey Heritage Village, and we hope for it to be open to the public later this year.
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RW)---There are several road improvements and repair projects that will effect local motorists. The intersection at Adolpha Circle and Cogdal Drive has been closed due to a damaged storm drain and wash out under the street. The intersection was closed Wednesday and is expected to be closed until Oct. 1, while workers make necessary repairs.
City of Enid announced there will be a road closure and 4-way stop for the intersection of South Independence and West Owen K. Garriott allowing contractors to install new signalization improvements. This closure will be August 29 and 30.
There will be a lane closure August 28-September 1for a portion of North Grand between East Chestnut and East Oak allowing contractors to do maintenance at the bridge. City officials urge motorists to follow posted traffic control signs and to drive with caution in the area.
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EH)—A Heat Advisory will be in effect for the entire KGWA listening area each afternoon and evening this week. It will be hot and humid, with daytime highs near 100 and the Heat Index up to 108 degrees. People should limit their time outside, if not pace yourself, drink plenty of fluids, and take breaks to cool off and do so in an air conditioned environment if possible. Getting overheated can lead to symptoms including muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea and headaches. Anyone experiencing heat-related illness should seek medical assistance immediately. There is expected to be some relief on Sunday with a cool front dropping highs to the low 90’s.
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