WHITE VAULTS INTO CORDELL TRACK HISTORY

Sophomore Tralynn White made Cordell Blue Devils history by becoming the program’s first pole vaulter at the Velma-Alma Invitational on Thursday, March 12.White placed second in the event, marking the first time a Cordell athlete has competed in pole vaulting.

Cordell 4H Report

On February 9,2026, the Cordell 4-H group visited 1491 Produce. Linda and Eric Harbin showed us their plants. They have a hydroponic growing operation. They don’t use soil for their plants. They use what’s called Perlite. Perlite looks like little white crystals.

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

Now on the 2nd day of March 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.

Washita County Commissioners’ Minutes

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

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.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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.

Cordell Mid-Level Academic Team headed to State Competition

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.