Wesner elected to national post

Cordell native Brett Wesner, president of Wesner Publications in Cordell, was recently elected chair of the National Newspaper Association during the association’s 134th annual meeting. He had been treasurer. Wesner publishes 15 newspapers in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.

Virus numbers continue climb

The number of people in Washita County testing positive for COVID-19 rose again some during the past week, the Oklahoma State Health Department reported. The total number testing positive in the county is now 181. It was 154 a week ago, an increase of 27 over a week ago.

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballots Nears

Less than a week remains for registered voters in Washita County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the November 3 General Election, County Election Board Secretary Leah Jones said today.

Beacon Names New Editor, General Manager

Veteran newspaperman Thomas R. Martinez is the new editor and general manager of the Cordell Beacon. Martinez’s first day was Oct. 19. “I am excited to have Thomas leading The Beacon,” said Publisher Brett Wesner.

Traffic Accident Injures 8

Eight persons suffered injuries in a two-vehicle traffic collision south of Burns Flat in Washita County last Friday, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. State Trooper John Jones said only one of the eight injured was admitted to the hospital.

Local Covid Numbers

The number of people in Washita County testing positive for COVID-19 has continued to rise some during the past week, the Oklahoma State Health Department reported. The total number testing positive in the county is now 154 and a week ago it stood at 128, an increase of 26 over a week ago.