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End of an Era

End of an Era

END OF AN ERA:

Heather Benavidez Editor@cordellbeacon.com
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Citizens sad to see mural go, but unsafe building must come downAfter much discussion and consideration by city officials over the last year, demolition crews arrived Monday to begin the process of taking down the century-old building on the downtown square.
Accepting the Proclamation from Mayor Phil Kliewer on behalf of Lydia Hall’s family is Stephanie Suttles, alongside her husband Jason and their children Mason and Lillian

Accepting the Proclamation from Mayor Phil Kliewer on behalf of Lydia Hall’s family is Stephanie Suttles, alongside her husband Jason and their children Mason and Lillian

Proclamation Honoring Lydia Anne Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
WHEREAS, Lydia Anne Hall was born on September 4, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, and after a courageous four-year battle with cancer, passed away on February 27, 2025; andWHEREAS, Lydia grew up in Harrisburg, Illinois, graduated from Harrisburg High School, and attended Southern Illinois University,...

Co. Commissioners minutes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Now on the 21th day of April 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goosen calling the meeting to order.Chairman Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.
Cordell’s new WIC clinic brings access to benefits closer

Cordell’s new WIC clinic brings access to benefits closer

Cordell’s new WIC clinic brings access to benefits closer

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has announced that a new WIC clinic has opened in Cordell through a partnership with the Kiowa County Health Department. The clinic will be open on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
BACK ON THE MAP

BACK ON THE MAP

BACK ON THE MAP

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Two important marketing pieces for Cordell were recently replaced along I-40 at exit 66. The previous signs had faded and were unreadable. ODOT placed the new, bright signs that will be seen by thousands of travelers daily, directing them to Cordell’s beautiful town square.
Now is a good time to understand

Now is a good time to understand

Now is a good time to understand

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
April is Alcohol Awareness Month - time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. There are 488 deaths each day in the U.S. due to excessive alcohol use, or more than 178,000 per year. That’s enough to fill the Rose Bowl twice.
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