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Sentinel man injured in Washita

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
County CrashA Sentinel man was injured Tuesday, June 9, evening in a single-vehicle accident west of Sentinel, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.The collision occurred at approximately 8:52 p.m. on State Highway 55 near County Road 2130, about onehalf mile west of Sentinel.
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Now on the 1st day of June 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

Primary election early voting begins Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
In-person absentee voting- more commonly referred to as “early voting” in Oklahoma- is available to all voters. No excuse is needed.You can vote early in Washita County for the June 16th primary election at the Election Office in the courthouse in Cordell from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Participants needed for July 4th parade

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The community is invited to start Independence Day with excitement and hometown pride at the annual Fourth of July Hometown Celebration Parade, set to begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4.
Matthew Misak is candidate for Dist. 1 County Commissioner

Matthew Misak is candidate for Dist. 1 County Commissioner

Matthew Misak is candidate for Dist. 1 County Commissioner

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Matthew Misak has announced his candidacy as a Republican candidate for District 1 County Commissioner. He has worked for Washita County District 1 for fifteen years, with eight years as a County Hand and the last seven years as Road Foreman.
Washita County resident Roland Torgerson

Washita County resident Roland Torgerson

Washita County resident Roland Torgerson

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Washita County resident Roland Torgerson captured these beautiful photos of a cardinal basking in the glow of a rainbow and a Gulf Fritillary Butterfly perched atop a zinnia. Summer rain showers have provided welcome respite from the drought.
Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Now on the 26th day of May 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
Cordell Secondary Schools’ final Students of the Month for this school year are: Back row, L-R Wyatt Evans, Elijah McClain Martinez, Corben Dobbs Front row, L-R Kaylay Seward, Sophia Carlos, Gabrielle Hamburger

Cordell Secondary Schools’ final Students of the Month for this school year are: Back row, L-R Wyatt Evans, Elijah McClain Martinez, Corben Dobbs Front row, L-R Kaylay Seward, Sophia Carlos, Gabrielle Hamburger

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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