Hilliary Communications acquires two telecommunications companies currently serving Southwest Oklahoma area

Hilliary Communications LLC, a cutting-edge communications company supporting customers throughout Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa, today announced its acquisition of Southwest Oklahoma Telecommunications Company (SWOI Wireless) and Southwest Oklahoma Telephone Company.

Opioid misuse is serious problem in Washita County

“Opioids come in many forms and there needs to be more education on the dangers of these and the proper usage and disposal of such drugs,” said Carol Binghom, Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Project Director for South Western Oklahoma Department Authority (SWODA).

CORDELL FIRE DEPARTMENT SEES EVENTFUL WEEK

This past week has been a busy one for the Cordell Fire Department (CFD). Beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 12, CFD responded to a structure fire at 410 N. Market Street. Firefighter Jason Dudgeon stated, “It was the result of an electrical issue in the wall that traveled to the attic.

Washita County Farm Bureau receives prestigious Six Star Presidential Award

Washita County Farm Bureau was recognized with the Six-Star Presidential Award, the highest award the county can receive, for its efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 80th Annual Meeting held in November in Norman, Oklahoma.

Whitney Misak

Whitney Misak is Cordell’s seventh grade science, high school physical science and zoology teacher and softball coach. With only four years teaching at Cordell Schools, her impact in the lives of her students and athletes stretches far beyond the classroom and field landing her in the spotlight.

Stephen Fite is back for a fun-filled show at Cordell Elementary

Stephen Fite, a YouTube sensation and award-winning childrens’ musician and writer is making his way to Cordell once again for another exciting performance. Fite, with Melody House Inc, creates fun-tastic and interactive music for the classroom, living room or car.

HINES BROTHERS’ HOMETOWN REMEMBERS THEIR LEGACY OF FRIENDSHIP, LOVE OF OUTDOORS

To say ‘with heavy hearts’ would be an understatement in describing the amount of emotion and thoughtfulness that went into the creation of two striking memorial benches that will be placed in Cordell in remembrance and honor of Dee and Eddie Hines.

Red Cross, Cordell FD to install free smoke detectors in Cordell homes

On Saturday, January 15, the American Red Cross and members of the Cordell Fire Department will install free smoke alarms and provide residents with home fire safety information during a Sound the Alarm event in Cordell, OK. The event will go from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Washita County Sheriff's Department Log for December 24th through December 30th

December 24 1:29 am – 911 Ambulance – 206 A Cheyenne 7:54 am – Ambulance Call – Corn Heritage Center 12:29 pm – Domestic – 321 Lynwood 12:32 pm – Suicide – Sentinel 3:19 pm – Theft – Cordell 3:37 pm – Domestic – 504 8th St 7:14 pm – Welfare Check – 403 E Main 9:58 pm – 911 Ambulance – 207...

Abbygail Priebe

Abbygail Priebe is a senior at Cordell High School and is actively involved in sports and band. She makes sure to make time for her friends and family all while working two jobs. Her dream is to attend The University of Oklahoma after graduation.