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Washita County OHCE Association presents awards

Washita County OHCE Association presents awards

Washita County OHCE Association presents awards

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Oklahoma Home & Community Education Association of Washita County recently held their spring county council meeting. During this meeting they recognized 2024 Award Winners and new members.Each local club received $20 for their work and continued support of the county OHCE program.
Several buildings including this home, have been demolished as crews clear the area and prep the site for the ASAP General Store. Another structure that was reduced to rubble was the building that housed Lavena's, a restaurant that was once a Cordell fixture and popular gathering spot for locals. - Photo by Brooklynn Peek

Several buildings including this home, have been demolished as crews clear the area and prep the site for the ASAP General Store. Another structure that was reduced to rubble was the building that housed Lavena's, a restaurant that was once a Cordell fixture and popular gathering spot for locals. - Photo by Brooklynn Peek

ASAP Energy begins clearing lot for new convenience store and truck stop

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
According to ASAP Energy Inc. President Rick Koch, site clearance is progressing at the corner of Hwy 152 & 183 in Cordell and construction of a new ASAP General Store is slated for later this summer.
100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

100 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1925.· A military committee in France concludes that Germany committed gross violations of the Treaty of Versailles on March 1.

Dill Work and Play OHCE holds February meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Dill Work and Play OHCE met February 11, 2025 for regular meeting in the home of Wilma Gathright at 1:30 pm. Wilma called the meeting to order.The Flag Salute was led by Lowayne Piercey. Anna Pricket led the song K-K-K Katy.

CLUB News

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAYIn recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day the Washita Chapter NSDAR will be conducting a Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, March 29, 2025@ 11 a.m.
DR. GENTRY SUTTON

DR. GENTRY SUTTON

Sentinel grad named President of Warner University

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Warner University’s Board of Trustees has chosen Dr. Gentry Sutton as the school’s fourth president.Dr. Sutton, originally from Washita County, graduated from Sentinel High School in 1993, where he was a proud Bulldog.
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