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Members of the Wichita Bluegrass Band include: (L-R) Briam Quam, Robert Johnston, David Johnston, and Sheryl Lane. Not pictured above are members Betty Callen and Francie Medford.

Members of the Wichita Bluegrass Band include: (L-R) Briam Quam, Robert Johnston, David Johnston, and Sheryl Lane. Not pictured above are members Betty Callen and Francie Medford.

Concert In The Park event planned for this weekend

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
This weekend, Cordell residents will have the chance to enjoy some bluegrass music as the Wichita Bluegrass Band makes its way to Cordell. Formed in 2004, the band focuses on bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music, a genre popularized by Bill Monroe who is popularly known as the “Father of Bluegrass.
The aftermath of the house-fire. Photos By Amber Skye Skeens-Trent

The aftermath of the house-fire. Photos By Amber Skye Skeens-Trent

LOCAL FAMILY SAFE AFTER HOUSE FIRE

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Kenneth Keeton, Cherie Olson, and their dog Sully Two Cordell residents have lost their home following a house fire that took place over the weekend. On Sunday, September 19, Cherie Olson and Kenneth Keeton woke up coughing from smoke generated by the fire that started around 10:30 that morning.
KIDS SAY

KIDS SAY

KIDS SAY

News Staff
Friday, September 17, 2021
A month into their new school year, Mrs. Griffith’s, Mrs. Hougland’s, and Mrs. Regier’s first grade class tell us how their new year has been and what its like starting first grade. Click through the gallery above to read through all of the students answers!
Adam Lindsey

Adam Lindsey

CORDELL BLUE DEVILS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am seventeen years old. I love to learn everyday, so I enjoy being at school. My favorite subject is math, and my favorite elective at school is band. I have no pets. I have one sibling, Samuel Lindsey, who is in the eighth grade.
Heartland Flyer’s Big Game Train will roll again

Heartland Flyer’s Big Game Train will roll again

48th Annual Elk City Fall Festival this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 48th Annual Elk City Fall Festival on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19. This year’s event will be held at the Elk City Convention Center at 1016 East Airport Industrial Road.
Heartland Flyer’s Big Game Train will roll again

Heartland Flyer’s Big Game Train will roll again

Heartland Flyer’s Big Game Train will roll again

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Heartland Flyer will again meet the needs of football fans traveling south for the annual Red River Rivalry game between the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas.
L-R Jewell Pankhurts, Bertha Krehbiel and Clara Horn pose with a caretaker at Corn Heritage Village. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

L-R Jewell Pankhurts, Bertha Krehbiel and Clara Horn pose with a caretaker at Corn Heritage Village. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Corn Heritage Village participates in county fair

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Residents from Corn Heritage Village recently completed projects which they entered in the 113th Washita County Free Fair. They did well with ribbons won by everyone!
HOGSTOP pesticide approved for use in feral hog control

HOGSTOP pesticide approved for use in feral hog control

HOGSTOP pesticide approved for use in feral hog control

Morgan Vance Morgan.vance@ag.ok.gov
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A new pesticide is now available to farmers as an aid in the fight against feral hogs. On August 5, HOGSTOP Oral Contraceptive Formulation was registered with the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. HogStop claims to decrease the fertility of male feral hogs by reducing sperm count.
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