NEWS IN BRIEF

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.

RECOVERY: I want to share your story

I want to finish the year by honoring those in recovery.

Canute Schools Wall of Fame

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.

LET IT SNOW AND SNOW !!

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

A one-vehicle traffic collision Sunday afternoon south and east of Colony in Washita County injured a Weatherford woman, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports.

Guess Where?

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.

Snow day, fun day!

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

Flashbacks

From the archives of The Cordell Beacon Dec. 17 1970 Dec. 13, 1995

A WINTER WONDERLAND

Cordell turned into a winter wonderland of snow and fun Sunday as about 3-4 inches fell in the area, the National Weather Service said. Children enjoyed their first snow ever, snowball fights broke out and sledding and snow angels topped the fun list.