FIRE & EMS TRAINING

Cordell Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) conducted training at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 25. This training course consisted of patient packaging, rope rescue, vehicle extrication in a low angle setting, trauma assessment, team dynamics, and vehicle stabilization techniques.

Brooke Gatlin slated to take the bench as Washita County Associate District Judge

Washita County native Brooke Gatlin is excited to announce her election as Washita County’s next Associate District Judge after filing for the position last week, and ultimately running unopposed. The seat will become vacant due to the upcoming retirement of Judge Chris Kelly.

Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight Blaine Larsen

This week our Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight is Blaine Larsen. Blaine is an impeccable student and thrives through Cordell athletics. Blaine enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his friends. As his senior chapter is coming to an end, the next one is sure to be just as exciting.

Graduating This Spring? Reasons to Consider a Home Healthcare Career

Those graduating in the spring of 2022 and other job seekers should take note -- industry experts say that not only are home healthcare caregivers needed more now than ever before, but this industry offers many rewarding career paths.

Drug Take Back events scheduled for April 30th

In honor of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Red Rock Behavioral Health Services’ Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is teaming up with Indian Health Services, Beckham County Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition, South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) and local...

Washita County voters will have decisions to make in 2022 election

With the completion of the election candidate filing period on April 15th, two local races have developed. Current Washita County Assessor Krystle Uecke is being challenged by Bessie resident Georgia Lawson.

School Board busy filling empty positions in Cordell

In meetings held on April 7th and April 11th, the School Board of Cordell Public Schools voted to hire multiple staff members for the 2022-2023 school year. The Board hired Kenny Horn as the elementary Principal.

Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight Kody Belding

This week our Cordell Blue Devil Student Spotlight shines on sixth grader, Kody Belding. He is an adventurous kid who will undoubtedly travel the world. He enjoys writing all things and playing music. Read more about Kody and all the things he would like to be when he grows up!

4-H Impressive Dress winners announced

Sentinel 4-H hosted the 2022 Impressive Dress and Fashion Revue contest on March 29th at Sentinel Public School. The Impressive Dress Contest is to help 4-Hers learn to select garments suitable for specific occasions, to practice good grooming and posture, and to develop self-confidence and poise.

Unwanted pesticide disposal events set for Ada and Hobart

STILLWATER, Okla. – Now that spring has sprung, many Oklahomans are busy with seasonal cleaning. While much of the focus is on removing dust bunnies in the corners and uncluttering closets and cabinets, one shouldn’t forget about old pesticides lurking on dusty shelves in the barn or garage.