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Cordell Fire Department’s Fire Chief Seth Slaughterback, along with firefighters Lincoln Hunter and Mike Morel, stand with Wheeler Ford of Cordell’s David Thaine beside the department’s new brush truck. Once fully completed and equipped, the truck will enhance the department’s ability to better serve and protect the community. The purchase of the truck was fully funded by an equipment grant. PHOTO BY BROOKLYNN PEEK

Cordell Fire Department’s Fire Chief Seth Slaughterback, along with firefighters Lincoln Hunter and Mike Morel, stand with Wheeler Ford of Cordell’s David Thaine beside the department’s new brush truck. Once fully completed and equipped, the truck will enhance the department’s ability to better serve and protect the community. The purchase of the truck was fully funded by an equipment grant. PHOTO BY BROOKLYNN PEEK

New truck for Cordell FD

New truck for Cordell FD

Co. Commissioners minutes

A Special Meeting of the Washita County Commissioners was held on August 11, 2025 in conjunction with the Excise Board regular meeting prior to the regular board meeting with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
·Interesting facts about U.S. Presidents

·Interesting facts about U.S. Presidents

Interesting facts

Anecdotes abound in regard to George Washington, and his famed wooden teeth is among them. However, that story is an enduring myth and not reflective of reality.

Commissioners minutes

Now on the 4th day of August 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.
4-H PIZZA WORKSHOP AT WESTERN TECHNOLOGY CENTER

4-H PIZZA WORKSHOP AT WESTERN TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Now is the time to sign up for Oklahoma 4-H!

It is time to enroll in 4-H for the new year! Do not miss the fun, educational activities that 4-H has to offer throughout the year. For example, this summer Washita County 4-Hers have been busy attending summer workshops and State 4-H Roundup.