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U.S. Coast Guard’s Last Known Recoverable MIA/POW Comes Home

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The Coast Guard’s last known recoverable POW/ MIA from WWII was laid to rest during a ceremony in Buffalo, New York Saturday. “Half a world away, Lt. James Crotty demonstrated selfless service in the face of great adversity and calamity,” said Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the Coast Guard.
CKEnergy and CoBank partnered to present $5,000 to the Cordell Senior Citizens Center. Photo courtesy of Lisa Willard.

CKEnergy and CoBank partnered to present $5,000 to the Cordell Senior Citizens Center. Photo courtesy of Lisa Willard.

CKEnergy and CoBank Donate $5,000 To Senior Citizens Center

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
One of CKenergy’s most unique and exciting community programs is the CoBank Sharing Success program, a matching grant opportunity open to local nonprofit organizations.

Flu Season May Hit Hard This Year

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Local and national experts say this year’s influenza season is arriving earlier than usual – and hitting hard. The time to be prepared is now. Annual flu predictions are based largely on activity in the southern hemisphere in the months before flu season begins in the United States.

The Police Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Oct. 3, 8:13 a.m. - Livestock were reported on the loose on the Corn Highway east of the River Bridge. Oct. 3, 8:34 a.m. - Cordell police responded to a reported burglary at an address on 12th Street.
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Banks Given Variance To Display Goods On Sidewalk

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
J.D. Banks, owner of J & D’s Bargains in Cordell, was granted a variance from City Code 8-2-1, which prohibits the “display of goods, wares, and merchandise for sale, or to sell the same, on any street, alley or sidewalk, or from any vehicle parked thereon, in the corporate limits of the city.”
Many Domestic Abusers Deny Court-Ordered Intervention

Many Domestic Abusers Deny Court-Ordered Intervention

Many Domestic Abusers Deny Court-Ordered Intervention

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
No prison time. All Sean Jones had to do to avoid prison was to attend some domestic violence classes and check in with a probation officer once a month. Jones felt relieved as District Judge Kevin Mc-Cray approved a plea deal in an Oklahoma City courtroom last May.

Tractor Supply Donates $967,681 To 4-H Youth

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
As part of ongoing efforts to support 4-H youth nationwide, Tractor Supply Company customers and team members raised $967,681 for the National 4-H Council during this year’s Fall Paper Clover campaign.
Seventh Graders Hannah Nance and Border Dodd Photo courtesy of Sundy Walker

Seventh Graders Hannah Nance and Border Dodd Photo courtesy of Sundy Walker

Cordell’s Students Of The Nine Weeks

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Seventh Graders Hannah Nance and Border Dodd Eighth Graders Kaitlyn Babek and Scout Regier Freshmen Adam Lindsey and Piper Gallagher Sophomores Renee Javorsky and Cade Walker Juniors Paige Canterberry and Raydon Kuehne Seniors Ryan Pyeatte and Cloie Banks  
Washita County’s Honor Roll, which used to stand in downtown Cordell. Photo courtesy of Keith Gerlach.

Washita County’s Honor Roll, which used to stand in downtown Cordell. Photo courtesy of Keith Gerlach.

Honoring Those Who’ve Served and Sacrificed

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 World War I officially ended when the armistice between Germany and the allied nations came into effect. One year later, Nov. 11, 1919, the first Armistice Day was celebrated in the United States.
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