October 26, 2016, 2:45 pm
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
A Guymon man has been arrested for breaking and entering in a strange series of events where he was found asleep on the victim’s couch by police officers.
Early Sunday morning, a Guymon Police Department officer was dispatched to a residence on N.W. 13th St., where he was met by the female resident in the driveway. The resident informed the officer she knew the identity of the man inside her home, asleep on her couch, and that she knew the male on her couch because he was friends with her son.
Police said 19-year-old Geovanni Bonilla was allegedly still asleep on the couch inside the residence. When officers entered, he was awoke. Bonilla claimed he went to the home to borrow a phone charger, according to a filed affidavit, and found the front door of the residence unlocked.
Bonilla advised officers that he sat on the couch to await the resident’s return, where he fell asleep. Officers arrested Bonilla for breaking and entering.
The resident informed officers that Bonilla had sent inappropriate messages to her through Facebook on Oct. 21, asking her if she “wanted to hook up and have sex”, according to the affidavit. Officers obtained images of the messages shown to them by the resident.
The resident was advised by officers to check her home to ensure nothing was missing. Officers were informed everything appeared to be normal.
Bonilla was released to the Texas County Detention Center for booking. Bond was set at $2,500 with the condition of no contact with the alleged victim. If convicted, Bonilla faces a fine of up to $500, or imprisonment of up to one year or both.
Bonilla was under a deferred sentence for charges of driving under the influence by a person under 21 and unsafe lane use. Filing for an application to accelerate a status hearing for fines and costs was granted, and a bench warrant was issued for Bonilla’s arrest.
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October 27, 2016, 8:12 am
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Throughout Fire Prevention Week, Guymon Fire Department firefighters visited Guymon schools to teach children about fire safety and used the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Kids Fire Safety trailer that had a kitchen, living room and bedroom in it. On Wednesday, Firefighter Anthony Ramirez told Salyer Elementary students about fireplace safety, calling 911 when there is a fire and finding safety when evacuating a house fire. Children also were taught about smoke detectors. Firefighters turned on a smoke machine in order for the children to learn to stay low to the ground while evacuating a house fire. Firefighters also taught fire prevention in the kitchen area.
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October 27, 2016, 8:18 am
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Marketing materials are a great way to get a business into the minds of consumers. A good logo, a catchy and a quick slogan on something individuals can use day to day can work out well in an inexpensive way.
Sometimes, things aren’t always what they seem.
Recently, businesses have been contacted by a company selling promotional materials - in particular, tote bags. However, the company contacting local business is making a false claim.
A company that may be identified as “Totes To Go” has contacted Guymon businesses claiming to be working with the Guymon Chamber of Commerce. According to Chamber Director Jada Breeden, this is not true.
To read the full story, grab today's paper!
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October 27, 2016, 7:05 pm
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October 30, 2016, 4:16 pm
Roger and Idella Machino were chosen as Oklahoma Farm Bureau district farm family of the year. The Maschinos will be honored at the 75th annual OKFB convention Friday, Nov. 11, at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, where the OKFB State Farm Family of the Year will be announced.
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November 1, 2016, 2:39 pm
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Adoption is something many families consider. For others, it comes out of the blue. Some start off right away knowing this is the direction they want to go. Some families don’t realize this is an action they want to go through with until they’ve been foster parents or met a child that has stolen their hearts.
The Potter family of Guymon are a little bit of both.
Grab a copy of Wednesday's paper for the full story.
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November 2, 2016, 1:28 pm
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
A Kansas man was arrested on illegal drug trafficking charges Monday in Goodwell after District Attorney’s Drug Task Force agents found drugs in his vehicle, according to public court records.
Ronald Dean Goens, of Wichita, Kansas, was booked into Texas County jail after agents found over 50 pounds of methamphetamine and 1,990 oxycodone pills.
On Monday, an agent was patrolling in Goodwell and observed a silver Nissan passenger vehicle speeding in a 40 speed limit zone, according to the affidavit that was filed Monday. The agent identified 73-year-old Goens as the driver (and only occupant) while conducting a traffic stop on him for the speeding violation within 2,000 feet near Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
During the traffic stop, the agent was granted consent to search the Nissan by Goens. During the search, the agent discovered several bundles concealed and hidden in the inside panels of all of the doors of the Nissan, the affidavit states.
Goens and the vehicle were taken to the task force building in Guymon for further investigation. Further inspection and removal of the door panels found a total of 44 bundles that were concealed inside the door panels.
The affidavit said the total weight of the bundles was about 51.6 pounds. Three randomly chosen bundles tested positive for meth. One of the bundles contained two packages of blue pills that were identified as oxycodone. Investigators counted about 1,990 pills in the two packages. Oxycodone is classified as a schedule II controlled substance.
As of Tuesday morning, Goens bond was set at $250,000 at Texas County jail. The affidavit states Goens “shall not be released on bail without a GPS monitoring device attached to his person.”
Goens faces three counts: aggravated trafficking in an illegal drug, methamphetamine, within 2,000 feet of a school or park; trafficking in an illegal drug, oxycodone, within 2,000 feet of a school or park; and possession of a controlled dangerous substance without tax stamp affixed.
The aggravated trafficking charge is punishable to 15 years or more but not more than life in prison and a fine not less than $50,000 and not more than $500,000.
The oxycodone trafficking charge is punishable to eight years or more but not more than life in prison and a fine not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000.
The possession of a controlled dangerous substance charge is punishable up to five years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000.
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November 3, 2016, 1:31 pm
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the November 8, 2016 General Election, Texas County Election Board Secretary Glenda Williams said.
Please keep the following information and tips in mind as the election approaches.
• Early voting will be available at the County Election Board office from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Use only if state or federal offices are on ballot: Early voting is also available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
• Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Lines are possible at peak voting times. Wait times will likely be shortest at mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Anyone in line to vote at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.
• Anyone who needs to look up their polling place, verify their registration information, or view a sample ballot can do so online. The Online Voter Tool can be accessed on the Oklahoma State Election Board’s website: www.elections.ok.gov. Those who vote by mail can also check the status of their ballot using the Online Voter Tool. Sample ballots are also available at the County Election Board office.
• Oklahoma law requires every voter who votes in person at the precinct polling place or during early voting at the County Election Board to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot. There are three ways for voters to prove their identity under the law (only one proof of identity is required): Show a valid photo ID issued by federal, state, or tribal government; or show the free voter identification card issued to every voter by the County Election Board; or sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. (If the information on the affidavit matches official voter registration records, the ballot will be counted after Election Day.)
• Physically disabled voters who cannot enter the polling place, need help marking their ballots, blind or visually disabled voters and illiterate voters may be assisted by a person the voter chooses. In all cases, a person providing such assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of the employer or an officer or agent of the voter’s union. A person providing assistance also must swear or affirm that the voter’s ballots will be marked in accordance with the voter’s wishes. Alternatively, all blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled voters in Texas County may use the audio-tactile interface (ATI), a feature offered on all Oklahoma voting devices, to vote privately and independently, either at Texas County Election Board during early voting or at their assigned polling place on election day.
• Voters who have moved since the last election, but who have not transferred their voter registration to their new address, may do so on Election Day by going to vote at the polling place where their registration has been in the past. While voting, they may fill out a form instructing the County Election Board to transfer their registration to the new address before the next election.
• Those who became physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Tuesday November 1st still can request an emergency absentee ballot. Those who might qualify for an emergency absentee ballot should contact the County Election Board office at 580-338-7644 as soon as possible for more information.
• Any violation of election law will be reported to the proper law enforcement authorities. Electioneering is not allowed within 300 feet of a ballot box. It is also unlawful to remove a ballot from the polling location, possess intoxicating liquors within half a mile of a polling place or to disclose how you voted while within the election enclosure. For additional election-related information, visit: www.elections.ok.gov.
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November 4, 2016, 12:34 pm
Here's a list of polling places for the Nov. 8 General Election.
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November 4, 2016, 12:46 pm
During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Cemetery Board emphasized the need of a simplified rules and regulations pamphlet for Elmhurst Cemetery because it will help enforce the rules for the public.
The past few months has stirred concerns that the rules and regulations are “too much” and need to be shortened.
Grab a copy of today's paper for the full story on what the Cemetery Board is going to do about the rules and regulations.
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November 7, 2016, 9:54 am
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November 8, 2016, 9:37 am
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Nearly 900 people casted early votes over three days last week in Texas County for the 2016 presidential election, said Glenda Williams, secretary at the Texas County Election Board.
Williams said there were a total of 879 early votes, with Thursday having 317, Friday having 370 and Saturday having 192.
Check back with GDH for an election update.
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November 8, 2016, 4:05 pm
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Results for the 2016 Presidential Election will be made available within one hour after polls close at 7 p.m. in Texas County.
Stay up-to-date with Guymon Daily Herald.
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November 8, 2016, 5:48 pm
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
As votes are being poured in, Donald Trump is holding over 60 percent for Oklahoma. Over 80 percent of votes is casted towards Casey Murdock, who is running for District 61 State Representative.
State Question 776, which covers the death penalty, is jumping over 60 percent to be passed. State Question 777, the right to farm, is leading with 60 percent against the proposal.
State Question 780, which focuses on changing some felony drug charges to misdemeanors, has about 60 percent voting yes for the proposal.
Oklahoma votes for State Question 790, which is repeals the separation between church and state, has over 50 percent voting against the proposal.
The alcohol sales State Question 792, has over 60 percent voting for the proposal to pass.
Stay up-to-date with us at the Guymon Daily Herald.
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November 8, 2016, 10:54 pm
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
After winning Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes, Donald Trump has 264 electoral votes. A candidate must have 270 or more electoral votes to become president. Hillary Clinton is behind with 215 electoral votes.
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November 8, 2016, 11:42 pm
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
After a long and contentious presidential campaign season, votes have been cast and the electoral college has spoken: Donald Trump is the next president of the United States of America with the majority of the electoral votes.
Around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Trump received 276 electoral votes while Hillary Clinton, his opponent, held 218, according to the Associated Press. America has spoke and has elected Trump as her 45th president.
For the full presidential election story on national and state levels, be sure to grab Wednesday's edition of the Guymon Daily Herald.
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November 11, 2016, 9:17 am
Friday, November 11, 2016
The Quilts of Valor honorees were Sheriff Matt Boley, Larry Brace, Donald Bridal, Frank Bugner, Robert Carter, Teryl Cawlfield, James Collins, Joel Cooke, Matthew Daniel, Daniel Garcia, Ralph Gilbert, Bill Jeffers, Casey Kennan, Vernon Koch, Keith Lauer, C. J. Mouser, Walter Neigebauer, Jess Nelson, Les Prater, Jack Pratt, Max Reed, Gene Sewell, Vick Shrock, Bud Trujillo and Gary E. Holdeman.
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