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Candidate filing opens February 3rd for municipal offices in Washita County

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Candidates interested in filing for municipal office in six Washita County municipalities will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. on February 3, 2025.

Methodist Church set to host annual Groundhog Supper

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Save the date! The Cordell First United Methodist Church is excited to host its community- favorite annual Groundhog Supper on Wednesday, February 5th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the church’s fellowship hall.

Early voting for February 11th Board of Education primary starts next Thursday

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Early voting begins Thursday, February 6th for voters in Washita County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

Cordell Soccer Club opens Spring sign-ups

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Get ready to lace up your cleats—the Cordell Soccer Club (CSC) is gearing up for an action-packed 2025 Spring season! Spring Registration is now officially open, and this is the perfect time for kids to join an exciting, inclusive team sport.

The State of Our City: a progress report and future outlook from Mayor Phil Kliewer

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

These are my first comments to the public on city matters in my year-and-a-half tenure as your Mayor: The state of the City of New Cordell is excellent and improving by almost every measurement for a small city: financial, grant generation, aesthetics of downtown, and our departmental progress,...

Dill Work and Play OHCE meeting news

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Dill Work and Play OHCE met December 10, 2024 in the home of Jane Shull.The Meeting started with brunch at 11:00AM and each attending furnished a dish to complete a delicious meal.Jane Shull called the meeting to order with appreciation of each person attending.

Washita Chapter NSDAR meeting news

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Washita Chapter, NSDAR met December 9, 2024 at the Cafe Clinton with Regent Kay Hagerman opening assisted by the Chaplin Robetha Farris. The group participated in the Pledge of Allegiance ; American’s Creed; Preamble to the Constitution and the Oklahoma Flag Salute.

Jean Ann Balzer, Alli May, Robetha Fariss

NSDAR continues book donations to Cordell School libraries

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Robetha Fariss, Chaplain of the Washita Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), presents a selection of books donated by the chapter to Cordell Schools to promote literacy and historical education.

‘Golden Memories of Craterville Park’ book signing to be held at Hobart Library

News Staff

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Wichita Mountain Fun is a new book released by Frank Rush III, son of E. Frank Rush and grandson of Frank S. Rush. The family lived in the Wichita Mountain range for nearly six decades (1901-1966), leaving an indelible mark on Southwest Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond officially announces his candidacy for Governor in 2026 election

Gentner Drummond

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Joined by family, friends, and supporters at the Osage County Fairgrounds, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond officially announced his campaign today for Governor of Oklahoma.

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