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L-R: Pat Sides, Linda Stewart, Vera Williamson, Billy Diggs, Roberta Diggs, Ellena Womack, Robetha Fariss, Regent Kay Hagerman, Marci Grant

L-R: Pat Sides, Linda Stewart, Vera Williamson, Billy Diggs, Roberta Diggs, Ellena Womack, Robetha Fariss, Regent Kay Hagerman, Marci Grant

Quilt of Valor presented to Billy Hoyle Diggs, Jr.

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Billy Hoyle Diggs, Jr. was honored with a Quilt of Valor during a touching ceremony held on March 17, 2025, in Foss, Oklahoma.
DAWSON POOL, INSTRUCTOR DANIELLE SHAW, BENAIAH MILLER, JOSIAH MILLER

DAWSON POOL, INSTRUCTOR DANIELLE SHAW, BENAIAH MILLER, JOSIAH MILLER

Local piano students perform at competition

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Young pianists from Danielle Shaw Piano Studio (Cordell) have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication in recent competitions, achieving impressive results at both the Breckenridge Piano Competition and the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association (OMTA) District Achievement events.
RIGHT: MAYOR PHIL KLIEWER PRESENTS BAYLOR MOORE WITH HER PROCLAMATION

RIGHT: MAYOR PHIL KLIEWER PRESENTS BAYLOR MOORE WITH HER PROCLAMATION

Proclamation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2025, under the bright lights of Jim Norick Arena, history was made as Cordell sophomore Baylor Moore became the first female wrestling state champion in Cordell Blue Devils history; and WHEREAS, competing in the 120-pound division, Baylor Moore, with a season record of 34-4,...
Western Plains Library Systems’ Director of Digital Inclusion and Social Benefits Sara WhiteShield (right) helps patron Madison Wright navigate resources with WPLS Pathways.

Western Plains Library Systems’ Director of Digital Inclusion and Social Benefits Sara WhiteShield (right) helps patron Madison Wright navigate resources with WPLS Pathways.

Western Plains Library System partners with Oklahoma DHS to provide needed resources

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Western Plains Library System is excited to announce a new partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) to empower communities through digital access and social support with WPLS Pathways.
This building located at 114 S. College collapsed under the force of severe winds. The bulding, owned by Zetta Penner, currently served as an apartment with a large garage. The apartment’s resident was home at the time of the collapse but was not injured. At one time the building housed the Amuse U movie theater.

This building located at 114 S. College collapsed under the force of severe winds. The bulding, owned by Zetta Penner, currently served as an apartment with a large garage. The apartment’s resident was home at the time of the collapse but was not injured. At one time the building housed the Amuse U movie theater.

Severe winds cause damage in Cordell

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Cordell experienced severe windstorms that caused significant damage throughout the town. Wind gusts exceeding 70 mph led to the collapse of a building on the town square, scattering debris around the Washita County Courthouse.
Jaxon’s mom Becca Jones, Jaxon, his little brother Kade, and dad Jerrett Jones. Photo courtesy of Becca Jones

Jaxon’s mom Becca Jones, Jaxon, his little brother Kade, and dad Jerrett Jones. Photo courtesy of Becca Jones

CORDELL EIGHTH GRADER JAXON JONES PLACES 7TH AT STATE POWERLIFTING MEET

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Cordell eighth-grader Jaxon Jones secured a seventh-place finish at the State Powerlifting Meet in El Reno on Thursday, March 13. Competing in his first year of powerlifting, Jones exceeded expectations and set three personal records (PRs) along the way.

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Now on the 3rd day of March 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.
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