The Police Blotter

March 7, 8:45 p.m. - Cordell Police conducted a traffic stop on Linwood and Main. March 7, 8:54 p.m. - Washita County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 54 at CR1170.

Schools Urged To Push Ahead With Distance Learning

School buildings may stay shuttered into summer due to COVID-19 but the state Education Department has begun giving school districts the green light to provide alternative instruction beginning April 6.

Insurance Commissioner Issues Consumer Protection Bulletin

On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) issued a bulletin to all health insurance companies and health maintenance organizations operating in Oklahoma to waive the costs associated with testing for the diagnosis of COVID-19.

State Board Declares Election Emergency

Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax declared an election emergency today for local elections being held in 74 counties on April 7, 2020.

School Testing, Assessments Canceled For 2019-2020

The U.S. Department of Education tonight approved waivers requested by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to suspend assessments and Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2019-20 school year.

Tax Filing Deadline Extended To July 15

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.

Corn Patch Provides Multi-Use Open Space For Recreation

When Washita Heights High School closed in 2010 and the building was sold, a big hole was left not only in the social and activities life of Corn, but also in the physical appearance of the town itself. The school’s once-vibrant baseball field was left to disrepair.

City, County Declare States Of Emergency

In response to the burgeoning COVID-19 public health crisis, both the City of New Cordell and Washita County last week formally declared states of emergency for their respective jurisdictions. Cordell Mayor Jerry Beech declared the city’s emergency state Wednesday, March 18.