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Ombudsman volunteers have rewarding experiences

Cherrie Nutley Swoda Ombudsman Supervisor

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Do you enjoy getting out and visiting with people? Do you have two hours a week to spare? Being an Ombudsman volunteer is rewarding and interesting. An Ombudsman is committed to improving and enriching the lives of older people.

Five generations included Gladys Pool (center) and her great-great grandchild Graesyn Sylvester, Graesyn’s mom Kayley Sylvester (left), Kaylee’s mom Holley Dunn (top center), and Holley’s Dad Bud Wess (right)

Generations of Love

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The family of Gladys Pool recently had the opportunity to gather and photograph both four and five different generations together.

Student enrollment dates set for Washita County schools

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The new school year is fast approaching along with new and regular student enrollment, some of which have already started. Listed below is the enrollment information for Washita County Public Schools, Cordell, Sentinel, Canute and Burns Flat-Dill City.

Cordell City Council votes to help Senior Citizen Center

Heather Flores Editor@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

During the Cordell City Council meeting last Monday, Senior Citizen Center board member Keith Young addressed the Council and made a plea for help concerning the Center. Young explained that several factors have led to the Center’s budget falling into a deficit on a monthly basis.

Oklahoma State Department of Health vaccination chart

County Health Departments remind parents about back-to-school shots

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Children in southwest Oklahoma go back to school soon and county health departments are encouraging parents and guardians to make immunization appointments for their children as soon as possible to ensure they are ready for the first day of school.

Deadlines approach for registration, absentee voting; sample ballots available for August 23rd election

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

July 29th, 2022, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 23rd, 2022 Federal, State, & County Statutory Primary Election Washita County Election Board Assistant Secretary Ashton Hymer said today.

Everything you need to know about funding college with student loans

Statepoint

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

While the majority of parents today strongly value higher education, that doesn’t always alleviate their sticker shock when it comes to college-related costs. A new College Ave survey finds that 91% of parents believe a college degree is important for their child’s future.

Washita County accidents result in one fatality, multiple injuries

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Two separate auto accidents occurred over the last week in Washita County. On the afternoon of July 14th, a wreck near Dill City took the life of a Burns Flat teen.

Cassandra (Casey) Parker is proving that her talent and skill in the cosmetology field are going to take her big places. Contributed photos.

SHINING STAR

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Cordell Class of 2022 and Western Technology Center (WTC)-Cosmetology 2022 graduate Cassandra Parker stole the show at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on June 20-26.

Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households

Gail Ellis

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Thousands of Oklahomans are missing an opportunity to lower their monthly internet bills. The federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program is available to help households pay for internet service, but few have signed up since the program’s debut in December 2021. The $14.

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