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Nightengale seeking re-election as Washita County Treasurer

Nightengale seeking re-election as Washita County Treasurer

Nightengale seeking re-election as Washita County Treasurer

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Sherry Nightengale, Washita County Treasurer, has announced she will seek re-election when the filing period opens in April. Nightengale has worked in the Treasurer’s Office since 2001 and was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve as Treasurer beginning on August 1, 2016.
Students of the Month

Students of the Month

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Cordell Secondary Schools’ Students of the Month are: Back row, L-R. Raygan Wehunt, Joe Wilson, and Logan Taylor. Front row, L-R Zandalin Dudgeon, Elliana Yaeger, and Bailey Slaughterback

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Now on the 23rd day of February 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in a regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

Sorghum Briefing for Farmers This Thursday in Weatherford

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Oklahoma Sorghum Commission and Association, in partnership with Oklahoma State University Extension, will host an informational meeting and lunch for farmers from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday (March 5) at the Stafford Air & Space Museum, Explorers Room, 3000 Logan Road in Weatherford.
Historic Bridge

Historic Bridge

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The colorful pedestrian bridge at Cordell City Park, long recognized for its nostalgic shades of red, yellow, and green, has been removed from its original location for safety reasons.City crews recently removed the aging structure and cleaned the area to ensure visitor safety.
L-R Eliana Yaeger, McKenzie Morris, Dakota Ivey, Hoyt Roberts, Saxon Flores, Ayden Lange

L-R Eliana Yaeger, McKenzie Morris, Dakota Ivey, Hoyt Roberts, Saxon Flores, Ayden Lange

Cordell Mid-Level Academic Team headed to State Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Cordell’s 7th and 8th grade Academic Team recently qualified for the state level competition, ‘Challenge of the Champions,’ which will be held on March 7, 2026 at Redlands Community College in El Reno.

First Baptist Church to host concert by Singing Churchwomen

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Over 100 Singing Churchwomen and musicians will perform this Sunday night at First Baptist Church, Cordell, located and 2nd and College, at 6:00 pm.Among those is Debbie Wedel, who is a Cordell native. Those participating are from Baptist churches all over Western and Central Oklahoma.

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Now on the 17th day of February 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chairman Chandler asked Misty Holman, First Deputy County Clerk, for roll call.
Caregiver support services can provide valuable resources

Caregiver support services can provide valuable resources

Caregiver support services can provide valuable resources

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Are you a family caregiver caring for a loved one? Are you a grandparent or older relative raising a child?Southwest Oklahoma Community Care Outreach can help connect caregivers with information, resources and services that can support you on your caregiving journey.
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