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Enjoy the Washita County 4-H Bean Supper and Carnival

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Set your reminders for Tuesday, October 22nd. The Annual Washita County 4-H Bean Supper and Carnival is back! Enjoy an evening at the Washita County Activity Center in Cordell filled with delicious food and exciting games while supporting a fantastic program.

Cordell Students of the Month

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Cordell Secondary Schools’Students of the Month for October are Elliana Yaeger (7th), Briggs Reeves (9th), Carter Owens (8th), Mason Curnett (12th), Jacie McCown (11th), and Kemper Woodis (10th).

Cordell Band makes history at OBA State Marching Contest

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The Cordell Blue Devil Band made history on Saturday, October 12, by competing in the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association (OBA) State Marching Contest for the first time in over 20 years.

BAILEY GOSSEN KORBEN GOSSEN KENDALLYN GOSSEN

Talented Gossen siblings shine at Oklahoma State Fair

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

The small town of Corn is home to a trio of rising stars in the culinary and crafting world. The Gossen siblings—Korben, Kendallyn, and Bailey—turned heads and won big at the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City with their ingenious and carefully crafted entries.

FIRE SAFETY MONTH

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Washita County’s Fire Departments hosted the annual Day at the Firehouse for Cordell Elementary’s Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. Children enjoyed a morning at the Cordell Fire Department learning about fire safety, sliding down the fire pole, and testing the fire hoses.

Haunted Morgue

Cordell Fire Department’s Haunted Morgue A Halloween Thrill for a Cause

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

If you’re brave enough, then get ready for a hair-raising, spine-chilling experience like no other as the Cordell Fire Department (CFD) opens the doors to its infamous Haunted Morgue once again!Kicking off on Saturday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m.

Washita County 4-H Winners

Congratulations to the Washita County Free Fair 4-H Winners!

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Poster Design300-1: 1st. Liberty Lester; 2nd. Richard; 3rd.Waverly Schneberger; 4th. Shaelynn Peck; 5th.Oaklee Friaz; 6th. Rainsly Warnke300-2: 1st. Liberty Lester300-4: 1st. Bentlee Lester; 2nd. Abigail Sirmon300-5: 1st. Abigail Sirmon300-7: 1st. Kathyn Sirmon; 2nd. Evie Denny; 3rd.

District 5 Shares Tips with Oklahomans on Staying Healthy During Respiratory Season

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Each year, respiratory viruses keep people away from work, school and other important activities due to illness.The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) monitors trends of several respiratory viruses, which typically circulate more during the fall and winter months.

Washita County 4-H members met with the County Commissioners to witness the signing of the official National 4-H Week Proclamation

Washita County Clubs Celebrate National 4-H Week

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Although the month of October is typically awash in the color orange and decorated with pumpkins, Oklahoma 4-H’ers celebrate with four-leaf clovers and the color green.The first full week of October is National 4-H Week. This year’s theme is Beyond Ready!

SEE YOU AT THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL!

Heather Benavidez Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

This year’s Pumpkin Festival promises to be like, totally rad! The 1980’s are considered by many to be one of the best decades in history, with bright clothes, fun music, great movies, and cool cars.

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