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Photo: Workers from Nurnberg Roofing work on the WTC roof. Bob Henline, The Cordell Beacon

Photo: Workers from Nurnberg Roofing work on the WTC roof. Bob Henline, The Cordell Beacon

Local Contractor Secures Roofing Contract At Western Tech Center

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Nurnberg Roofing LLC, of Corn, was recently awarded a contract to replace three sections of roof at Western Technology Center’s Burns Flat campus. According to WTC spokesperson Sarah Hirschman, the $996,859 contract covers three areas on the east end of the college’s main building.

Oklahoma Fishing Report For June 17, 2020

Submitted By Jennifer Benge
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Central Arcadia: June 15. Elevation normal, water 83 and stained. Channel and blue catfish fair on cut bait, dough bait, hotdogs and live bait along channels, dam, points and rocks. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around brush structure and standing timber.
Madelyn Rains, an administrative assistant at the Oklahoma County Election Board, trains poll workers before the June 30 primary. Rains holds up a card with contact information that will be given to each worker in case they have questions or encounter a problem on election day. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch

Madelyn Rains, an administrative assistant at the Oklahoma County Election Board, trains poll workers before the June 30 primary. Rains holds up a card with contact information that will be given to each worker in case they have questions or encounter a problem on election day. Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch

Will It Be Safe At The Polls?

Supriya Sridhar Oklahoma Watch
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The reopening of Oklahoma’s economy has brought thousands of people back into stores and workplaces, many of whom are choosing not to wear face masks or bother with social distancing.
Favorite Views Of Cordell: Amy Koon

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Amy Koon

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Amy Koon

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
This week’s favorite view of Cordell comes to us from Beacon reader Amy Koon. Amy captured this shot of a rainbow leading the way to Cordell’s downtown ater tower after a rain shower.
Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health

State Experiences Record Jump In COVID-19 Cases

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
In the wake of Oklahoma’s “reopening” from the coronavirus pandemic, the state continues to see record-breaking levels of new confirmed cases of the disease. During the past week, 2,316 new cases have been confirmed, bringing the state’s total to 10,733 as of June 22, 2020.
Cordell junior Brady Reimer slides into third at Cache, third place in the Oklahoma Press Association sports photography category.

Cordell junior Brady Reimer slides into third at Cache, third place in the Oklahoma Press Association sports photography category.

Cordell Beacon Wins Seven Press Association Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Oklahoma Press Association on Monday announced the awardees for the Better Newspaper Contest. The Cordell Beacon was honored with seven awards in six different categories.
Flora Walters Beacon File Photo

Flora Walters Beacon File Photo

Beacon Launches Blue Devil Beat

Bob Henline Editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Cordell Beacon is preparing to ramp up its coverage of activities at Cordell Public Schools. The Beacon has added Cordell senior Flora Walters to its staff as an intern reporter. Walters will be managing the new Blue Devil Beat in the Cordell Beacon.
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