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The Police Blotter

From The Washita County Sheriff’s Dispatch Logs

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

June 7, 12:20 a.m. - Cordell Police investigated an open door in the alley of the 500 block between Market and College. June 7, 12:39 a.m. - Washita County Sheriff’s Deputies and Cordell Police responded to a 911 call at an address on Roach.

Congressional Investigators Looking Into Two Oklahoma Hospitals

Paul Monies Oklahoma Watch

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Two small hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa are among 10 facilities being contacted by congressional investigators over the price of COVID-19 testing and reports of surprise medical bills.

Rabbit Exhibitions Banned In Oklahoma

Submitted By Morgan Vance

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Oklahoma State Veterinarian, Dr. Rod Hall, has banned all rabbit exhibitions in the state until September 24, 2020, to allow time to assess the scope and range of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in the region surrounding Oklahoma.

Community Goes Full Swing Into Fire Department Fundraiser

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Last week the Cordell community turned out in support of the Cordell Fire Department to raise funds and have fun. The fire department held its Second Annual Night Golf Tournament Friday, July 3, at Crooked Creek Golf Course in Cordell.

Commissioners Accept Fair Board’s Decision

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

The Washita County Board of Commissioners accepted the decision of the county’s Fair Board to proceed with planning this year’s Washita County Fair as if it’s going to take place this year.

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Stephanie Brown

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

This week’s favorite view of Cordell comes to us from Beacon reader Stephanie Brown. She captured this shot of young girls splashing in the water under a rainbow after a spring shower.

Coronavirus Continues To Spread Across Oklahoma

Bob Henline Editor

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

The spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues throughout the state of Oklahoma. As of Monday, July 6, the total number of confirmed cases of the disease had reached 16,362, a jump of 2,605 from the previous week’s total of 13,757. The death toll in Oklahoma has reached 399.

Elmyrta Bell Rackley

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Elmyrta Bell Rackley, 83, of Mountain View, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 27, 2020, at her home. She was born on Dec. 1, 1936, to Marvin and Melee (Elston) Cunningham at Harry and Maud Elston’s house in Fay.

Washita County Fair Will Happen This Year

Bob Henline Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

After a great deal of deliberating and discussing, the Washita County Fair Board voted Monday evening to put on the county fair in August.

City Embezzlement Case Raises Questions About Internal Controls

Bob Henline Editor

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The recent filing of a felony embezzlement charge against former Cordell city treasurer Miranda McGaha has raised questions about the city’s internal cash control protocols and general management of its money.

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