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THUNDER UP!!

THUNDER UP!!

THUNDER UP!!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a nail-biting Game 7 of the NBA Championship Series Sunday night, June 22nd. This was the first championship in OKC franchise history. Oklahoma City mayor David Holt immediately announced the 2025 Champions Parade, held Tuesday morning.
CROSSROADS TO CHAMPIONS: Coach Nick Bobeck and Cordell athletes Lucas Bynum and Bentley White clearing paths at Adams Lake

CROSSROADS TO CHAMPIONS: Coach Nick Bobeck and Cordell athletes Lucas Bynum and Bentley White clearing paths at Adams Lake

Adams Lake set to welcome guests

Heather Benavidez Editor@cordellbeacon.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Cordell City Council gave their approval to a planned ‘soft opening’ of Adams Lake, set for the Fourth of July holiday. Adams Lake is located north of Dill City.
Lomega Raiders player #33 Aliana Lawson attempts to block Cordell Lady Blue Devil #33 Emma Holman’s shot. Other Cordell players include #5 Tralynn White, #1 Calliy Walker and #12 Kemper Woodis. Lomega players pictured are #5 Hadley Ott, #5 Bree Yost, and #20 Reagan Snowdan. Photo by Brooklynn Peek.

Lomega Raiders player #33 Aliana Lawson attempts to block Cordell Lady Blue Devil #33 Emma Holman’s shot. Other Cordell players include #5 Tralynn White, #1 Calliy Walker and #12 Kemper Woodis. Lomega players pictured are #5 Hadley Ott, #5 Bree Yost, and #20 Reagan Snowdan. Photo by Brooklynn Peek.

LADY BLUE DEVILS STAY BUSY

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
While most students are enjoying the slower pace of summer, the Cordell Lady Blue Devils basketball program has been putting in serious work in preparation for the upcoming school year and season.

More events added to Hometown Celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Cordell’s Hometown Celebration is stacking up to be a day of family fun, friendly competition, and a bit of old-fashioned luck, with the Cornhole Tournament and Bingo on Saturday, June 28.
100 Years Ago This Month

100 Years Ago This Month

100 Years Ago This Month

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1925.· Twenty-one-year-old New York Yankee Lou Gehrig is inserted as a pinch hitter for Pee-Wee Wanninger in a game versus the Washington Senators on June 1.

Washita County Commissioners’ minutes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Now on the 9th day of June 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.
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