Brother and Sister duo bake their way to success in state baking contest

Korben and Bailey Gossen from Corn recently placed first in three classes in the Junior Division at the State “Best of Wheat” Bread Baking contest held at the OSU Oklahoma County Cooperative Extension Conference Center.

Cordell Public Schools Board of Education seeks public input for Superintendent search

Following Superintendent Brad Overton’s announcement that he will retire at the end of the school year, Cordell Board of Education members have begun the search for the district’s next superintendent.

Local volunteers organize Third Annual Thanksgiving Feast for community

There are many things to be thankful for this holiday season, and the Third Annual Thanksgiving Feast is one of them. What started as a small gesture to help others has transformed into a known local event that serves many.

Veterans Day Salutes

Throughout history, at home and overseas, they have put their love for their country above all else. This Veterans Day, we proudly honor these brave men and women for their courage, commitment and patriotism.

Cordell Students of the 9 Weeks

12th Grade: McKenna Wedel & Cade Walker 11th Grade: Cheyann Edison & JD Maddox 10th Grade: Kaitlyn Babek & Scout Regier 9th Grade: Britton Shields & Cade Boecker 8th Grade: Jackson Eldridge & Jamie Brown 7th Grade: Blakely Ball & Caden Eldridge

STUDENT WALL OF FAME

Taylor Wilson Taylor was born September 10, 2005 in Elk city, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Brandy Loyd and Lance Wilson. Step daughter of David Loyd. She has one sister Kristyn, one brother-in-law Thomas, and two older step brothers, DJ and Steven, she also has two nephews Alaric and Jackson.

Drop-off site at Herold Mennonite Church for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ November 15-22, 2021

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 188 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories. This will be the first year that local residents will have a drop-off location right here in Washita County.

Weekly BF-DC 4H Report: 2021 Bean Supper recap

Monday was the 40th annual Bean Supper and Carnival in Cordell. The Bean Supper is the biggest county fundraiser right behind the donor drive. The funds are used to help members attend conferences and camps and provide awards at county competitions.

How can parents prevent digital damage to teens?

STILLWATER, Okla. – Social media algorithms can subvert children’s normal social growth patterns and replace them with reinforced negativity about bullying, unrealistic body imagery and depression, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said.

Turkey tension? Keep supply chain disruption from ruining holiday

The pandemic has thrown off market supply chains, often leaving holes in consumers’ grocery shopping lists.