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CHAMBER FINALIZES PLANS FOR 34TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

With October only days away, the Cordell Chamber of Commerce is just about ready to start the 34th Annual Cordell Pumpkin Festival. Whether it’s a pumpkin pancake breakfast, burnout contest, a parade, or a cornhole tournament, the Pumpkin Festival will have something for everyone to enjoy.

Cordell Blue Devils come up short against Hobart Bearcats

Flora Walters Reporter

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Despite a hard fought battle, the Blue Devil Football team was unable to pull off a win against the Hobart Bearcats last Friday. The final score was Hobart 43, Cordell 20. According to Head Coach Zane Trammell, the scoreboard wasn’t a direct reflection of the ballgame.

Cordell Blue Devils STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

News Staff

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Maverick Woodis is in Mrs. Anna Feltman’s third grade class. Here is what Mrs. Feltman had to say about Maverick: “Maverick is an amazing student. He is always on task and isn’t afraid to put in the work. Maverick is excelling in third grade beautifully.

BF-DC 4-H Club report

Brance Barnett Reporter

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Burns Flat Dill City senior 4-H club met for their 21-22 organizational meeting September 16th after school. There were nine members and 5 guests present. The 4 new members were introduced. Mrs. Mason, our leader, provided snacks and pizza that was enjoyed by everyone.

Cordell grad Andrea Palmer completes National Guard basic training with honors

News Staff

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Cordell Class of 2021 alum Andrea Palmer graduated from basic combat training on September 10. Palmer was a member of the Bravo 1-19, 1st battalion 19th field artillery, and graduated in the top ten percent of her class.

Cordell Blue Devils FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Whether she’s in the classroom or at a ball game, Cordell High School’s science teacher and cheerleading coach Alisa Boecker continues to love her job.

School Menus

News Staff

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Cordell Elementary Wed., September 22 - Breakfast: Mini Chocolate Donuts, Diced Pears, Milk & Juice; Lunch: Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti, Garlic Bread Stick, Green Beans, Peaches, Milk Thurs., September 23 - Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Mandarin Oranges, Milk & Juice; Lunch: Square Cheese Pizza,...

Corn resident celebrates a century of life

News Staff

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

CENTENARIANS OF OKLAHOMA is proud to honor Lucille Antonelli on the occasion of her 100th birthday and induct her into the Centenarians of Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Lucille attended school in Greenfield, Oklahoma and was a longtime resident of Watonga, Oklahoma.

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.

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.

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