Public Invited To Comment On Proposed Disability Administrative Rule Changes

Proposed rule changes potentially affecting several programs for Oklahomans with disabilities will be the focus of a public hearing held by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council.

Cordell Memorial Hospital Making Changes To Survive Lean Times

It is no surprise that Cordell Memorial Hospital is struggling financially. In addition to a declining average daily census (the number of inpatients registered at the hospital on a daily basis), the hospital has also had to repay Medicare overpayments in each of the past two years.

Oklahoma’s Flu Season In Full Swing

As the number of flu-related hospitalizations continues to increase, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds Oklahomans there is still time to get a flu shot.

OETA’s “A Piece of Home” Premieres Jan. 9

A Piece of Home is a new half-hour documentary from the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) which honors the lives of WWI and WWII soldiers from Oklahoma. The documentary is a part of OETA’s award-winning Oklahoma history series, Back in Time.

Trade Dispute Payments Help Farmers, But Incomes Continue To Decline

Payments to Oklahoma farmers from the Trump administration to soften the effects of a trade dispute with China are helping a little, but many farmers are still struggling with a years-long decline in incomes.

Cordell Schools’ Grades Take Significant Drop

Oklahoma’s 2018-2019 school report cards are out, and the results are mixed for Cordell Public Schools. Cordell Junior High earned the same “B” grade as last year with an overall score of 68 percent, while the elementary and high schools saw significant declines in their overall scores.

2019 - The Year In Review

2019 was a busy year for news and events in Cordell and Washita County. Here’s a brief summary of 2019, from the year’s biggest stories in The Cordell Beacon.