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Haunted Morgue crew poses for a group photo on Halloween night.

Haunted Morgue crew poses for a group photo on Halloween night.

THAT’S A WRAP! SPOOKY SEASON ENDS ON A FUN NOTE FOR ALL!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Cordell Fire Department (CFD) completed yet another successful Halloween season with their notorious Haunted Morgue. Visitors from out of state, local and surrounding areas came to experience the “10/10” and “definitely worth the drive” two-story, 13 room haunted bewilderment of the season.
Keep your baby safe: One family’s harrowing experience with RSV

Keep your baby safe: One family’s harrowing experience with RSV

Keep your baby safe: One family’s harrowing experience with RSV

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is so common that nearly 100% of children have been infected by age 2. Most people, including infants, develop only mild cold-like symptoms. However for some, RSV can be severe and even life threatening.

Washita County car accidents leave one dead, one injured

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A Hydro woman was killed on October 18 after colliding with a tractor near Cordell. According to the collision report provided by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) the accident took place just before 8 pm Tuesday night, 1 mile east of Cordell on OK-152.
Early voting begins November 2nd

Early voting begins November 2nd

Early voting begins November 2nd

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Early voting begins Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 for voters in Washita County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Readers of the month

Readers of the month

READERS OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Back Row L-R: Maverick Woodis, Porter Jones, Dakota Ivey, Rylee King, Makenzie Kautz, Addelin Meget, Benton Norris Middle Row L-R: Barrett McCuistion, Lola Pebley, Brylee Ball, Vera Burch, Leah Victory, Kaden Findley, Audrey Croslin, Harper Rheaume Front Row L-R: Benjamin Kuczajda, Adeline Kliewer,...
Firefighter Heath Syfert helps Levi Sperle hold the fire hose

Firefighter Heath Syfert helps Levi Sperle hold the fire hose

FIREMEN FOR A DAY

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
On October 13, Cordell Pre-K and Kindergarten students clambered aboard Cordell, Cloud Chief and Bessie fire trucks and spent the morning with the Cordell Fire Department (CFD) to learn about fire safety for Fire Prevention Week; knowledge that’s sure to light a spark or two.
Kamie Gossen from Corn, OK, receives first place ribbon in the Bread Machine, Senior Division category at the 2022 State Fair “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking Contest with her Sweet Butter Bread recipe. Oklahoma Wheat Commissioners Don Schieber, secretary-treasurer, Ponca City; RJ Parrish, District I, Hunter; Jerry Wiebe, District 2, Hooker and David Gammill, vice-chairman, Chattanooga presents her 1st place blue ribbon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Kamie Gossen from Corn, OK, receives first place ribbon in the Bread Machine, Senior Division category at the 2022 State Fair “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking Contest with her Sweet Butter Bread recipe. Oklahoma Wheat Commissioners Don Schieber, secretary-treasurer, Ponca City; RJ Parrish, District I, Hunter; Jerry Wiebe, District 2, Hooker and David Gammill, vice-chairman, Chattanooga presents her 1st place blue ribbon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Corn’s Kamie Gossen takes first in Oklahoma Wheat Commission Baking Contest at State Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Kamie Gossen from Corn recently placed first in the Bread Machine Category of the Senior Division at the State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking contest held on September 25 at the Oklahoma State Fair. Her entry of Sweet Butter Bread topped the other entries in the class.
Kellie Pearson and Gail Wilcox

Kellie Pearson and Gail Wilcox

Journey of Survival: Two experiences

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
As many know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to research from the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It is a disease that can change your life rapidly before you even have the time to process and prepare.
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