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The City of Cordell is exploring the idea of implementing an age limit for when kids can be left alone at the city pool.

The City of Cordell is exploring the idea of implementing an age limit for when kids can be left alone at the city pool.

City looks at age limit for unaccompanied children at the pool

Thomas R. Martinez
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Cheryl Wedel thinks the Cordell city swimming pool is a hidden treasure. “The pool is very important for our community,” Wedel said. “It’s something we have that’s special. The pool has a big soft spot in my heart.
Misty Gossen

Misty Gossen

Academic foundation teams with Mike’s Meats for fundraiser

Thomas R. Martinez
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
If you like meat, the Cordell Academic Foundation has the deal for you. For its yearly fundraiser this year, the foundation has teamed with Mike’s Meats to offer a package for one lucky winner. The fundraiser each year helps give teachers items that don’t fit in the normal school district budget.

COVID-19 numbers continue steady rise

Mike Mccormick
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that Washita County’s number of positive COVID-19 cases has continued to climb through the past week. The total number testing positive in the county is now 274. It was 220 a week ago, an increase of 54 over last week.

County reports COVID deaths

Mike Mccormick
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The District 5 county health departments, along with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, announced the first deaths associated with COVID-19 in Washita County. Both patients were men in the 65-plus age group. “This is a sad day in our community,” said Regional Director Brandie Combs.
Learning the system

Learning the system

Learning the system

News Staff
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Cordell Elementary students cast their votes on Nov. 3. Fifth- and sixth-grade social studies students helped create a mock election for the students to vote. Each student had their own Voter Identification card and were able to mark their own ballot on election day.

You still have time to apply for safe room grants

News Staff
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Washita County Emergency Manager Kenneth Trent is still taking applications for safe rooms for residents that reside in Washita County. The rebate is $2,000 through the grant. There needs to be 75 applicants to be able to apply for the grant.
ABOVE: Walter Swart, 101, is a World War 2 veteran. He’s one of the oldest WW2 veterans in the area. BOTTOM: Swart in his Navy duds. GARY CLEVENGER

ABOVE: Walter Swart, 101, is a World War 2 veteran. He’s one of the oldest WW2 veterans in the area. BOTTOM: Swart in his Navy duds. GARY CLEVENGER

GOING STRONG

Thomas R. Martinez
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Walter Swart is one of the area’s oldest World War II veterans. At 101, he’s still sharp as a tack. He remembers one of the best glasses of milk he ever had was when his ship returned from duty to San Francisco in 1945. The American Red Cross was there to greet the ship.
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