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Pizza Box Quilt Swap Challenge

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Washita County OSU Extension is sponsoring a Pizza Box Quilt Swap Challenge. A Pizza Box Quilt is a round robin of 12 to 13 different people passing around boxes with quilt fabric for each person to make a monthly block for a lap quilt.
It’s Time To Talk About Setting Boundaries

It’s Time To Talk About Setting Boundaries

It’s Time To Talk About Setting Boundaries

Sarah Mears-ivy
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
At what point does a person’s undesirable behavior become inexcusable? When the explanation of, “She’s just passionate,” “That’s just the way he is,” or “She doesn’t know any better” gets old, when do we hold those people accountable for their behavior?

News From Quartz Mountain

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
“Less is more” and “quality over quantity” are two phrases that come to mind when I hear people knocking Oklahoma in favor of more populous states. (Or eastern Oklahoma over western Oklahoma, Lawton over Altus, or Mangum over Granite-the comparisons are nearly endless).
The Blue Devil Beat

The Blue Devil Beat

The Blue Devil Beat

Flla Waltts
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Cordell Beacon’s Blue Devil Beat is proud to bring you weekly updates on many school activities, such as upcoming games, fundraisers, club meetings, and much more. This special section will keep you updated on all of the important things happening in and around our school.
Manslaughter Suspect Apprehended

Manslaughter Suspect Apprehended

Manslaughter Suspect Apprehended

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A Clinton man charged with causing the death of a woman in a fatal traffic collision in Burns Flat last month has been arrested in Custer County. Washita County Sheriff Roger Reeve said Monday that Jesus Manuel Villegas, Jr., 21, was arrested in Custer County last Saturday, Oct. 10.

Local Covid Numbers

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The number of people in Washita County testing positive for COVID-19 has risen significantly during the past week, the Oklahoma State Health Department reported. The total number testing positive in the county is now 128 and a week ago and it stood at 101, an increase of 27 over a week ago.
Blake Brewer of Clinton, Kaysa Carpenter of Corn, River Lewis of Weatherford, Audra & Scarlett Fowble of Thomas, King Andrew Koscheski of Clinton, Queen Kennedy Listak of Clinton, Liam Schmidt of Corn, Cooper Brittain of Elk City, and McKinsi Grube of Foss

Blake Brewer of Clinton, Kaysa Carpenter of Corn, River Lewis of Weatherford, Audra & Scarlett Fowble of Thomas, King Andrew Koscheski of Clinton, Queen Kennedy Listak of Clinton, Liam Schmidt of Corn, Cooper Brittain of Elk City, and McKinsi Grube of Foss

CBA Celebrates Homecoming

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Corn Bible Academy fall homecoming was held on October 2nd. Regretfully, due to the coronavirus, Beaver, the opposing team, had to cancel the football game. But, this didn’t deter the Crusaders from having a successful evening. They played ultimate football on the field before the ceremony.
Pumpkin Festival 2020 Is Huge Success

Pumpkin Festival 2020 Is Huge Success

Pumpkin Festival 2020 Is Huge Success

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Cordell’s 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival and Car Show organizers provided a fun Saturday for over 2,000 people, with many festival attendees stating that they felt it was the best festival they have seen in many years.
Back Row L-R: Jacob Baker, Sentinel; Brance Barnett, BF-DC; Jordan Mason, BF-DC; Zada Baker, Sentinel.Middle Row L-R: Everett Huntzinger, Rocky; Kathryn Sirmon, BF-DC; Abigail Sirmon, BF-DC; Joey Mooney, BF-DC.Front Row L-R: Delainee Moore, Cordell; Cambree More, Cordell; Abel Ledesma, BF-DC; Waverly Schneberger, BF-DC.

Back Row L-R: Jacob Baker, Sentinel; Brance Barnett, BF-DC; Jordan Mason, BF-DC; Zada Baker, Sentinel.Middle Row L-R: Everett Huntzinger, Rocky; Kathryn Sirmon, BF-DC; Abigail Sirmon, BF-DC; Joey Mooney, BF-DC.Front Row L-R: Delainee Moore, Cordell; Cambree More, Cordell; Abel Ledesma, BF-DC; Waverly Schneberger, BF-DC.

Washita Co. 4-H Members Recognized for 2019-2020 Accomplishments

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Washita County 4-H annual awards program looked a little different this year.
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