Washita County reports third COVID-19 related death

Washita County has reported its third COVID-19 related death, according to District 5 of the Southwest County Oklahoma Health Departments. The Washita County individual has been reported as a female in the 65-plus age group.

NEWS IN BRIEF

District reversed course, allowed practices Cordell Schools initiated virtual learning through Dec. 7, Superintendent Brad Overton wrote in a post on the district’s Facebook Page. In November, Cordell Schools made the decision to move to distance learning to help stem the spread of COVID-19.

DISTRIBUTION PLAN

Oklahoma will distribute the COVID-19 vaccine in a four-pronged approach. PHASE 1 1.

Washita County Clerk appointed to board

The County Training Program, part of the Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University, has appointed Kristen Dowell, Washita County clerk, to the County Clerk Advisory Board.

Freezing pies and pie fillings saves time during holiday rush

The holidays just aren’t the same without Great-grandma Mary’s famous fruit pies. But as we all know, the holiday season is hectic and sometimes there just isn’t time to make some of our favorite family recipes. Fortunately, you can make those favorite pies in advance and freeze them.

Send us photos of your creative or cool masks

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.

SWOSU produces cleaner to battle COVID-19

Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford is now home to a machine that makes hypochlorous acid that is used to help disinfect rooms and buildings during the current COVID-19 pandemic.