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113th Washita County Free Fair

113th Washita County Free Fair

113th Washita County Free Fair

This fair is conducted under the provisions of and by authority of the Free Fair Laws of Oklahoma. It is the purpose of Free Fair Association to make the Free Fair an educational institution and to encourage cooperation among the citizens of Washita County.

CMH Remains Covid Free

The Cordell Memorial Hospital has not seen or treated any patients with COVID-19 related illnesses since the outbreak began, a spokesperson for the hospital said this week.

CCH And Village Take Precautions

The Cordell Christian Home and the Baptist Village of Cordell, like many of their counterparts across the state, have faced challenges since the COVID-19 outbreak. Both have implemented quite a few restrictions and taken extra precautions.
BOB HENLINE

BOB HENLINE

Beacon Editor Dies Suddenly

Bob Henline, Editor of the Cordell Beacon since November, 2018, died suddenly last Wednesday of a heart attack he suffered on Thursday, August 13, in Salt Lake City, UT.
CHS Head Coach Raymond Cole (far right) kept a watchful eye over Blue Devil players ad the team prepared for the new season.

CHS Head Coach Raymond Cole (far right) kept a watchful eye over Blue Devil players ad the team prepared for the new season.

Away Back When.......

25 Years Ago August 16, 1995 The Cordell Blue Devil football team was preparing for the upcoming season. They were to participate in a seven-team scrimmage on Friday (August 18) at Burns Flat. The Blue Devils were to host their own eight-team scrimmage on August 25.
The Carla Whinery

The Carla Whinery

The Carla Whinery

The Carla Whinery Black Scholarship was presented to Jordan Mason on May 7th, 2020. This scholarship is given on a yearly basis to a Burns Flat-Dill City graduate(s). Carla was the daughter of Robert and Carleene Whinery and wife of Jerry Black.

Russ Comments on State’s Top Ten Bridge Status

State Todd Russ, R-Cordell, chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Transportation Subcommittee, today commented on the announcement by Gov. Kevin Stitt that the state is now ranked ninth in the nation for the status of highway bridge conditions, according to the latest data from the Federal...