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Korben Gossen receives his Grand Champion bread tray at the 2025 State Fair “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking Contest for his entry of Moist White Bread in the White Bread class. Oklahoma Wheat Commissioners Raymond Parrish, Chairman, Hunter; Bailey Gossen, Miss Elk City Teen, (also sister to Korben) and David Gammill, OWC board member, Chattanooga, present the Grand Champion ribbon and tray along with the champion tray

Korben Gossen continues family tradition of winning bread

Oklahoma Wheat Commission

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Korben Gossen from Corn, OK in Washita County recently placed first in the White Bread Category of the Junior Division at the State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking contest held on September 21st at the Oklahoma State Fair.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

News Staff

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Washita County Emergency Management Director Kenneth Trent was instrumental in securing generous donations from CK Energy, Plains Pipeline, and Energy Transfer to help purchase an inflatable fire house.

CKenergy CFO Travis Smith, City of Cordell attorney Shane Regier, CKenergy attorney John Garland and CEO Clint Pack, Cordell Mayor Phil Kliewer, Cordell Interim City Manager Vicki Hagerman, CKenergy Director of Operations Blake Scott, and Rates & Marketing Director Brian Coker stand in front of the former CKenergy office building

City completes purchase of former CKenergy campus

Heather Benavidez Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The City of Cordell has closed the deal on the purchase of CKenergy’s former office building and associated properties.On October 9th, city officials met with CKenergy management and their attorney to go over final details and sign purchase paperwork.

Cordell BPA Launches Shoe Drive to Support Global Entrepreneurs

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Cordell Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter is stepping up to make a difference both locally and globally through its ongoing Shoe Drive, now accepting donations through Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Cordell High School.

Commissioners minutes

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Now on the 29th day of September 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1925.· The Lerma River in Guanajuato, Mexico, floods on October 1, leaving thousands of people homeless as a result.

Commissioners minutes

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Now on the 22nd day of September 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Gossen asked Misty Holman, First Deputy County Clerk, for roll call.

Spring ‘Teaching to Teach’ Apprenticeship Applications open in October

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Oklahoma CareerTech will open applications in October for spring 2026 Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program participation.Ninety Oklahomans were accepted in the initial class of participants this fall.

Walters, Christian wedding date announced

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Flora Walters and Devon Christian are excited to announce their upcoming wedding. The couple will be married on October 10, 2025, in a private ceremony surrounded by close family and friends.A reception will follow on October 11, 2025.

Ribbon cutting held for new Edward Jones office

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Carolyn N. Heerwald, AAMS, recently opened her office at 217 E. Main in Cordell. This is Edwards Jones’ second office location in Cordell, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued commitment to serving the local community.

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