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LONG THYME NO SEE

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Three years ago, Chris Glasscock and Amanda Billings began the Cordell Community Garden with the goal of giving back to their community. Today, Glasscock and Billings have since been able to expand their garden, but their goal has stayed the same throughout.
The Cordell Fire Department served pulled pork sandwiches during cruise night this month.

The Cordell Fire Department served pulled pork sandwiches during cruise night this month.

Cordell fire department eyeing another cookout next month after high turnout

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
On Saturday, April 24th the Cordell Fire Department held a fundraiser by selling food in an effort to raise money for new equipment. “I thought it went really well,” Firefighter Jason Dudgeon said. “We had beautiful weather, and I think we served close to 140 people.”
Oklahoma Alert Level as of 4/12/2021 - information provided by the Oklahoma State Department of Health

Oklahoma Alert Level as of 4/12/2021 - information provided by the Oklahoma State Department of Health

County Covid numbers continue to hold steady for fourth week

Mike Mccormick
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Washita County’s number of new positive COVID-19 cases for at least the fourth consecutive week is barely up from the last report, figures from the Oklahoma State Department of Health show.
ABOVE: (From left to right) State Sen. Brent Howard, State Rep. Todd Russ, Charles Rainbolt, Jeannie Horn, Denver Horn, Alan Hull, Judy Stalcup Ploch, Don Williams, and Quinton Ploch pose for a photo during Horn’s Veteran of the Week ceremony. BELOW: Denver and Jeannie Horn as Denver Horn is recognized by State Rep. Todd Russ at the podium. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

ABOVE: (From left to right) State Sen. Brent Howard, State Rep. Todd Russ, Charles Rainbolt, Jeannie Horn, Denver Horn, Alan Hull, Judy Stalcup Ploch, Don Williams, and Quinton Ploch pose for a photo during Horn’s Veteran of the Week ceremony. BELOW: Denver and Jeannie Horn as Denver Horn is recognized by State Rep. Todd Russ at the podium. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

AN HONORED VETERAN

Hector Lucas Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Washita County resident Denver Horn was recently chosen as Veteran of the Week and recognized by the Oklahoma legislature. On April 12, 2021, Horn had a ceremony held for him in his honor in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that was hosted by Rep. Todd Russ.
Over the last two weeks

Over the last two weeks

Over the last two weeks

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Over the last two weeks of March, the residents of Corn Heritage Village in Corn filled over 100 eggs for the annual Town of Corn Easter Egg Hunt.
Dawson Willard, son of Wayne and Lisa Willard, earned a $500 CKEnergy scholarship CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Dawson Willard, son of Wayne and Lisa Willard, earned a $500 CKEnergy scholarship CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Dawson Willard of Cordell wins CKEnergy scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Hard work has paid off for several high school juniors. The winners earned a $1,000 scholarship and an iPad and the runners up earned a $500 scholarship through CKenergy’s Youth Tour Contest.
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