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Local area sees needed rainfall, but cotton crops hurt by dry summer

Local area sees needed rainfall, but cotton crops hurt by dry summer

Local area sees needed rainfall, but cotton crops hurt by dry summer

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Two Washita County farmers who raise cotton say weather has been a significant factor in this year’s crop. They will begin harvesting their crop sometime in October. Tracy Musick, a third generation cotton farmer, calls the crop average. Chris Black describes it as hit and miss.
Cordell Christian Home’s August Employee of the Month is Leslie Macias. Good job Leslie, and thank you for all you do!

Cordell Christian Home’s August Employee of the Month is Leslie Macias. Good job Leslie, and thank you for all you do!

Cordell Christian Home Remains Healthy After Employee Recovers

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Cordell Christian Home recently experienced its first staff member testing positive for COVID-19, but Administrator Gayle Wilcox says: “We are all negative now.” Wilcox emphasized, “We are following the guidelines set out by the Center for Disease Control.”

Local Covid-19 Update

Mike Mccormick Reporter
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The number of people in Washita County testing positive for COVID-19 stands at 46 and that’s an increase of only six in the last 3 ½ weeks. These are the numbers as provided by the Oklahoma State Health Department through Monday of this week.
This male Catahoula

This male Catahoula

This male Catahoula

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
This male Catahoula Aussie Mix was picked up by Union Hatchett Cemetery / E 1110 Rd near Bessie, OK around late July - early August. Very well mannered, intelligent, loves playing fetch & playing in the water. Age not known, but guessing elderly due to the look of his teeth.
It’s Time To Talk About

It’s Time To Talk About

It’s Time To Talk About

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A couple years ago I had back surgery. I had to take a couple weeks leave from work to recover physically from the life-improving procedure and to shake the effects the anesthesia had on my brain. The following is the first piece I wrote after the surgery.
Proper hay management and storage is a must, both to ensure quality and protect against spontaneous combustion. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)

Proper hay management and storage is a must, both to ensure quality and protect against spontaneous combustion. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)

Spontaneous combustion a possibility with wet hay

Donald Stotts
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
STILLWATER, Okla. – News reports of the Braum’s facility fire in Tuttle being caused by wet hay may have people wondering how something wet can combust, but it is all a matter of chemistry.
Flashbacks

Flashbacks

Flashbacks

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
September 13, 1995 Colony To Host Second Annual GooberFest Smell the roasting peanuts, hear the snappy tune of a country fiddle,- feel the soft breeze of an Oklahoma autumn.
What's For… Breakfast and Lunch?

What's For… Breakfast and Lunch?

What's For… Breakfast and Lunch?

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture Policy, these institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Local Schools Offer Free Meals to All Students

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Department of Agriculture has announced that they are extending their funding for a program that will provide free breakfast and lunch to all elementary through high school students, regardless of income status.
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