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Steve McLaughlin

Council member admonishes city employees

Thomas R. Martinez
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
During the trustee remarks of Monday’s City Council Meeting, Steve McLaughlin had a stern message for the city’s employees. Wear your face masks. McLaughlin said the city has been flooded with calls about people not wearing face masks in public, including many city employees.
Send in your best photo of your most colorful or creative face mask for a chance to win a prize sponsored by West Okie Boutique. COURTESY PHOTO

Send in your best photo of your most colorful or creative face mask for a chance to win a prize sponsored by West Okie Boutique. COURTESY PHOTO

Send us photos of your creative or cool masks

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
It’s now mandatory to wear a mask in Cordell, per city ordinance. Why not take advantage of that and win a prize sponsored by West Okie Boutique? The Cordell Beacon’s December photo contest is on creative and cool face masks. Show us what you have.

NEWS IN BRIEF

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Trump’s executive order declares Christmas eve a holiday this year The federal government announced this week that Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, will be a holiday.
Canute Schools Wall of Fame

Canute Schools Wall of Fame

Canute Schools Wall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Ally Janning was born in May of 2005. She is the daughter of Andy and Dana Janning. She has an older sister Abby, and a younger brother Austin. Ally is a freshman in high school. She enjoys riding her horse, painting and drawing.
The late afternoon highlights some fun and interesting shadows across the fresh snow fall.

The late afternoon highlights some fun and interesting shadows across the fresh snow fall.

LET IT SNOW AND SNOW !!

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Residents of Washita County enjoyed their snow day, Sunday, Dec. 13. We thank them for sharing their photos.

Woman, 37, injured in single-vehicle crash

Mike Mccormick
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
A one-vehicle traffic collision Sunday afternoon south and east of Colony in Washita County injured a Weatherford woman, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports. State Trooper Travis Hale said the crash occurred around 2:35 p.
PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

PHOTO BY THOMAS R. MARTINEZ

Guess Where?

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
How well do you know Washita County? Here’s a partial photo of something pretty recognizable. HINT: This photo was taken in northern Washita County. Guess what it is and where it was taken. Send your guess to us at editor@ cordellbeacon.com or call us at 580-832-3333.

NEWS IN BRIEF

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Corn Bible student honored by the National Football League A member of Corn Bible Academy, River Lewis, has been selected as a NFL Way to Play High School Award recipient.
Snow day, fun day!

Snow day, fun day!

Snow day, fun day!

News Staff
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
FAR LEFT: Danny, Jaxson, Jocelyn, and Elliott Schulte enjoying the snow in Dill City with the dogs, Bandit and Bear. FAR BOTTOM LEFT: Even Bella the dog loves the snow, says Debra Wilkins Hougland. LEFT: Kaeslyn, Kaden, Kynzlee and Dayson Ervin stand by their snowman creation. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
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