Saying Goodbye To The Face Of The Pride Of Cordell

The 2020 school year was definitely one for surprises and adapting to new things for Cordell students, especially for the students of Cordell’s band programs.

Cordell Pool To Remain Closed For 2020

The New Cordell City Council, after a heated display by Mayor Jerry Beech, voted to reaffirm last month’s decision to close the municipal swimming pool for the season. The mayor told the council the city didn’t have the staff or enough disinfectant to operate the pool for the season.

County Tax Sale To Be Postponed

The sale of tax-delinquent properties in Washita County scheduled for next month has been postponed for up to one year.

Cordell Students Win Awards From Oklahoma Writing Project

Four Cordell Elementary School students are now published authors, thanks to their participation in the 2020 Oklahoma Writing Project. The students, Dakota Ivey, Cassi Ray, Khloe Vanderpol, and Peyton Glover, were all students in Blaire Wall’s second grade class.

Washita-Custer County Treatment Court Celebrating National Drug Court Month

Washita-Custer County Treatment Court Program is celebrating National Drug Court Month during the month of May. While 2020 has brought about some unique challenges and changes to the program due to the pandemic, we are overcoming and adapting while serving our participants and communities.

SWOSU Honor Roll Spring 2020

Southwestern Oklahoma State University recently released its honor roll for the 2020 spring semester.

Retirement Homes Treated To Community Parade

Cordell Police, Fire, and EMS, along with Washita County Sheriff’s deputies led a group of community members on a parade Sunday afternoon.

Cordell Board of Education Awards Roofing Contract

The Cordell Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday evening, May 12, to approve a $24,985 contract with Brox Industries to repair the north section of the gymnasium roof.