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Cordell woman arrested on charges of felony child abuse

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

A Cordell woman could spend life behind bars after her arrest last month. Ashley Potter was charged with one felony count of child abuse after her seven-year-old stepdaughter was taken to the hospital.

THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

News Staff

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

10 YEARS AGO On the week of July 20, 2011, Interbank acquired the Loan Production Office of First Capital Bank. Cordell City Council Members discussed water usage, and the overworking of the pumps used to transport water to the townspeople.

Lucas joins Congressman Grothman urging no postal rate increase

News Staff

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

July 1, 2021 Washington, DC Today, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) in sending a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting he postpone the proposed postal rate increase until January, 2022.

THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

News Staff

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

10 years ago On the week of July 6, 2011, Cordell City Council set to vote on bank account signature authorizations for council members.

Hunter Larsen enjoys a cool dip in the pool.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FAMILY FUN

News Staff

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Local families took advantage of an extended Fourth of July weekend to gather and celebrate with food, fun and fireworks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS John Harrison (left) and Everett Harrison (right) help give their sons, Renegade and Tyler respectively, their first ever sparkler experience.

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Lions Club and Treatment Court program participants work to spruce up Lee Park

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Last week, the Cordell Lions Club partnered with the Washita-Custer County Treatment Court Program to refurbish the Lion’s Club Community Playground ahead of the Fourth of July Celebration.

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Todd Russ announces campaign for State Treasurer

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Currently serving the residents of Oklahoma’s 55th District, State Representative Todd Russ has set his sights on becoming Oklahoma’s next State Treasurer.

Rocky Senior Citizen Center hosting fundraiser to continue operating normally

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

The pandemic took a toll on many financial aspects of peoples’ lives and it continues to do so for some such as the Rocky Senior Citizen Center.

Owner of Wookies Tattoo and Body Piercing Rachel Jones gathers around with friends and family as they take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony put on by the Chamber of Commerce.

Wookies Tattoo and Body Piercing celebrate their ribbon cutting ceremony

News Staff

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Tuesday, June 29, Wookies Tattoo and Body Piercing had their ribbon cutting ceremony put on by the Cordell Chamber of Commerce. Owner of the shop Rachel Jones, gathered with friends and family during the celebration.

31st Annual Foss Lake Christmas in July Festival

Press Release By Neva Pyatt

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

The 31st Annual Foss Lake Christmas in July Festival is July 9th and 10th. This event is one of the largest outdoor events in western Oklahoma and is fun for the entire family! Friday, July 9th, all the vendors will be in place by 1:00.

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