Bessie Pancake Supper sees another successful year

The Bessie Pancake and Whole Hog Supper has successfully completed another round of feeding the surrounding communities with purpose and generosity – again! “The 2023 Bessie Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Supper was a great success.

Oklahoma Election Results SQ 820 Recreational Marijuana

Oklahoma voters voiced an overwhelming “No” at the polls yesterday by voting against SQ820, which would have legalized recreational marijuana use.

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

Now on the 27th day of February 2023, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order. Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

Voter registration ends Friday for April Municipal Election

Friday March 10th is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 4th Board of Education and Municipal General Election, Washita County Election Board Secretary Assistant Ashton Hymer said today.

Cordell Police Department Report from Chief Denney

5-3-3 Water / Sewage Leak 8-1-1-A1 Obstructing Public Ways Animal at large Disobey stop sign Disobey traffic signal Drive w/o a license Drug paraphernalia DUS/Revoked/Cancelled/Denied Fail to pay all taxes due to state Failure to register Interfering with a Police Officer Marijuana possession...

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

Now on the 21st day of February 2023, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order. Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

Family guidance and resources for care of loved ones

Today, I will begin a multi-part series of articles with guidance and resources for those looking at the possibility of moving a loved one to a long-term care facility. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions that a family makes for a loved one.

Judah Food Bank completes improvements through Enel donation

Cordell’s Judah House Food Bank/ Thee Thrift Store has a legacy of serving their community generously and with dignity. The food bank is operated by Alan Newman, of Cordell, along with the help of an amazing group of volunteers. “It really helps out Washita County. We average 30-45 families a week.

READERS OF THE MONTH

Cordell Elementary Readers of the Month for February are: Back Row L-R: Brett Sturgeon, Lili Calico, Aubrey Simikian, Ellie Yeager, Marry Dunham, Rylee Larsen Middle Row L-R: Cassandra Snelling, Temperance Duggins, Milli Feltman, Jet Castaneda, Ellison Holman, Emerson Jones, Oran Jones Front Row...

Cordell Chamber Banquet set for March 20th

Cordell Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet is scheduled for March 20th at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme is ‘Spring Into Action’ and the program will be focused on marketing for small businesses. Hillary Banks Self will be the guest speaker.