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State Launches Investigation Into Online Charter School

State Launches Investigation Into Online Charter School

State Launches Investigation Into Online Charter School

Jennifer Palmer Oklahoma Watch
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The state Education Department is investigating how a startup statewide charter school obtained the home addresses of students across the state. Thousands of Oklahoma students received recruitment fliers in the mail from the Oklahoma Information and Technology School, a new virtual charter school.

Dicamba Training Set For March 10 in Burns Flat

Submitted By Jerry Goodson
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
A cotton update and Dicamba training has been set for 9:30 a.m., March 10, 2020, at the Western Technology Center in Burns Flat. This is a federally mandated training for Oklahoma applicators who plan to apply approved dicamba products to dicamba-tolerant cotton or soybeans in 2020.
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From The Archives Of The Cordell Beacon
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
25 Years Ago Feb. 22, 1995 Mounce Waives Preliminary Hearing In Associate District Judge Joe Burch’s courtroom Tuesday morning, prosecutors objected to the “guilty” plea of Randy Glenn Mounce, who is being held on first degree murder charges.
First Washita County Candidates Declare Intentions To File

First Washita County Candidates Declare Intentions To File

First Washita County Candidates Declare Intentions To File

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Washita County voters will see a familiar face on the ballot again this year. County Clerk Kristen Dowell has announced her intent to seek a third term in office. According to Dowell, the county clerk serves a vital role in helping to manage Washita County’s government.
Favorite Views Of Cordell: Dana Hardin

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Dana Hardin

Favorite Views Of Cordell: Dana Hardin

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
This week’s favorite view of Cordell comes to us from Beacon reader Dana Hardin. Hardin captured this beautiful sunset shot setting the backdrop to the grain silos near Cordell.
First Washita County Candidates Declare Intentions To File

First Washita County Candidates Declare Intentions To File

First Washita County Candidates Declare Intentions To File

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Washita County Sheriff Roger Reeve has announced he will be asking the voters of the county for another four years at the helm of the county’s largest law enforcement agency. Reeve was first elected in 2012 and has served with the sheriff’s department for about 25 years.
Buddy Holman Appointed To Vacant Council Seat

Buddy Holman Appointed To Vacant Council Seat

Buddy Holman Appointed To Vacant Council Seat

Bob Henline Editor
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Cordell’s vacant Ward 3 council seat has been filled. The council met in special session Friday, Feb. 14, and voted to appoint Lowell “Buddy” Holman to the body. Holman is a 2003 graduate of Cordell High School, with a degree in history from SWOSU.
Jeremy Poole (Sinor EMS), left, with WTC Biomedical students Marquez Borjas, Cassidy Blanchard, Bryant Franco, and Kim Arney, along with OHP Trooper Michael Ekchardt, presented a texting and driving assembly at Cordell High School. Photo courtesy of Sarah Hirschman.

Jeremy Poole (Sinor EMS), left, with WTC Biomedical students Marquez Borjas, Cassidy Blanchard, Bryant Franco, and Kim Arney, along with OHP Trooper Michael Ekchardt, presented a texting and driving assembly at Cordell High School. Photo courtesy of Sarah Hirschman.

WTC Students Give Texting And Driving Presentation At Cordell

Submitted By Sarah Hirschman
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Texting and Driving is the leading cause of death in teenagers. Distracted driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. 3,450 people died due to distracted driving in 2019 and 391,000 people were injured.
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