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The ribbon is officially cut at the Corn Patch. Flora Walters | The Cordell Beacon

The ribbon is officially cut at the Corn Patch. Flora Walters | The Cordell Beacon

Corn Patch Splash Pad Officially Opens

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Since 2017, Corn has been working together as a community to bring something to their town for every generation to enjoy. After three years of hard work, the Corn Patch is officially open to the public. The grand opening of Corn’s Corn Patch, public park and splash pad was held Saturday morning.
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Favorite Views Of Cordell: Lisa Walters

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
This week’s favorite view of Cordell comes to us from Beacon reader Lisa Walters. Lisa captured thisbeautiful shot of the Cordell water tower flanked by rainbows after a summer shower and shared it with The Beacon.
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COVID Pandemic Worsens Across Oklahoma, Nation

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Oklahoma continued to rise last week, with 5,916 new cases reported between July 27 and Aug. 3, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 38,602. Five hundred fifty-one deaths in the state have been attributed to the virus.
Flashbacks

Flashbacks

Flashbacks

From The Archives Of The Cordell Beacon
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
25 Years Ago July 26, 1995 Honey Bees Keep Cordell’s Koehn Busy Busy bees mean a busy Bob. Cordell’s Bob Koehn has two million honey bees that he keeps and cares for as a hobby, albeit a big hobby.
One of Cordell’s two water supply towers. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

One of Cordell’s two water supply towers. Bob Henline | The Cordell Beacon

Cordell Fined For Water Quality Violations

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The New Cordell Utility Authority, the city’s public utilities arm, was recently fined by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality for numerous documented violations of the Oklahoma Administrative Code, violations that could pose a risk to both the public health and the environment.
The Blue Devil Beat

The Blue Devil Beat

The Blue Devil Beat

Flora Walters
Tuesday, July 28, 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.
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Cordell Public Schools Superintendent Brad Overton Beacon File Photo

Cordell Classes To Resume on Schedule Aug. 13

Flora Walters Reporter
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Cordell Public Schools plans to reopen as normally scheduled on Aug. 13. The school will be taking all necessary precautions to give students a safe learning environment. Tuesday night the school held a community meeting regarding the upcoming school year.
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