GIRL SCOUT COOKIES

1 Did you know? There are two official bakers for Girl Scouts cookies. That’s why sometimes you may see Carmel deLites instead of Samoas (and vice versa) and Shortbread instead of Trefoils.

Cordell Council postpones meeting

The city of New Cordell postponed its scheduled City Council meeting Tuesday night because the threat of bad weather, City Administrator JC Moser. Mayor Jerry Beech canceled the meeting, which now will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb., 22, at the Community Center, Moser said.

Cordell City Council meeting rescheduled

The city of New Cordell postponed its scheduled Tuesday City Council meeting because the threat of bad weather, City Administrator JC Moser said Saturday.

State Legislature honors retired secretary

Angela Marsee, district attorney for District 2 in the state of Oklahoma, state representative Todd Russ and District 2 Judge Christopher Kelly join Kathy Bryant as she was honored last week for her 26 and ½ years of service to Washita County District Attorney’s office.

One injured in single-vehicle accident near Burns Flat

An Elk City man was injured Saturday night when the vehicle he was driving struck a deer standing in the road. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Matt Villines identified the injured driver as 34-year-old Holland Fleming.

Cattlemens Association gives two scholarships to area students

January 28, 2021, Washita County Cattlemens Association awarded two high school seniors with scholarships. The students were asked to write an essay over the effects of COVID-19 on the beef cattle industry. The scholarships were awarded to Chelsea Nickel of Clinton and Raydon Kuehne of Cordell.

SWOSU reminds high school seniors about enrollment & orientation

Registration for Southwestern Oklahoma State University enrollment and orientation is underway for high school students who plan to attend SWOSU this fall. New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place virtually in 2021 but the university plans to continue on-campus classes this fall.