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Oklahoma reaches historic settlement with three opioid distributors

News Staff

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Attorney General John O’Connor today announced another historic opioid settlement for Oklahoma—this time with three opioid distributors, McKesson, Cardinal, and AmerisourceBergen.

SWODA Aging Services offers respite to caregivers

Tangela Benton Swoda 580-562-5026

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Many caregivers struggle to provide care for their loved ones on their own. The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) believes it’s important caregivers know they are not alone in their struggle to help their loved ones.

Devin Barker and Riot. Photo by Brooklynn Peek

'RALLY FOR RIOT'

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The view was surreal and energetic - straight from a Hallmark film. The communal support flooded the fields and filled the stands with players awaiting their game and an audience rallying for Riot Barker, a little boy who’s touched so many hearts without even knowing the impact he’s made.

2022 Hometown Celebration and Red White & Boom fireworks show this Saturday

News Staff

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Cordell Chamber of Commerce and the Cordell Fire Department have pulled out all the stops for this year’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration and Red White & Boom fireworks show.

Tim McCoy explaining the changes in the honeycomb. Photo by Brooklynn Peek

Beekeepers to the rescue: bees cause a buzz around town

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Thursday, June 16, the City of Cordell called in the assistance of Tim McCoy of Hydro, OK to help in the removal of honey bees in Lee Park. The bees had taken residence in an old tree that alas had fallen, causing damage and ultimately destroying their hive.

Don’t forget to vote in primary election June 28

News Staff

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28th 2022 , for the Primary Election . Washita County Election Board Secretary, Assistant Ashton Hymer, offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.

Academic Foundation fundraiser this Saturday

News Staff

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

The Cordell Academic Foundation is geared up and ready to host another incredible fundraiser for their school supply project this year.

WWII Era Quilt Donated to Washita Co. Museum

News Staff

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

This handmade quilt was donated to the Washita County Museum by Marion (Gregory) Wilkerson. The World War II era quilt was made by local women while their husbands were away at war. The names of the women who made the quilt are on it as part of the pattern.

Don’t wait: Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline still has free help through June 30

News Staff

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

It’s not too late to sign up for the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline’s limited time offer of four times more free gum, lozenges or patches.

State’s care facilities open for visitation

Cherrie Nutley Swoda Ombudsman Supervisor

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Currently, all long-term care facilities are fully open to visitation. All common areas of the facilities are open with social distancing in place with screening and mask requirements. Here are a few tips to make your visit with residents go smoothly.

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