Cordell Band makes history at OBA State Marching Contest

The Cordell Blue Devil Band made history on Saturday, October 12, by competing in the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association (OBA) State Marching Contest for the first time in over 20 years.

Talented Gossen siblings shine at Oklahoma State Fair

The small town of Corn is home to a trio of rising stars in the culinary and crafting world. The Gossen siblings—Korben, Kendallyn, and Bailey—turned heads and won big at the 2024 Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City with their ingenious and carefully crafted entries.

FIRE SAFETY MONTH

Washita County’s Fire Departments hosted the annual Day at the Firehouse for Cordell Elementary’s Pre-K and Kindergarten classes. Children enjoyed a morning at the Cordell Fire Department learning about fire safety, sliding down the fire pole, and testing the fire hoses.

Cordell Fire Department’s Haunted Morgue A Halloween Thrill for a Cause

If you’re brave enough, then get ready for a hair-raising, spine-chilling experience like no other as the Cordell Fire Department (CFD) opens the doors to its infamous Haunted Morgue once again!Kicking off on Saturday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m.

Congratulations to the Washita County Free Fair 4-H Winners!

Poster Design300-1: 1st. Liberty Lester; 2nd. Richard; 3rd.Waverly Schneberger; 4th. Shaelynn Peck; 5th.Oaklee Friaz; 6th. Rainsly Warnke300-2: 1st. Liberty Lester300-4: 1st. Bentlee Lester; 2nd. Abigail Sirmon300-5: 1st. Abigail Sirmon300-7: 1st. Kathyn Sirmon; 2nd. Evie Denny; 3rd.

District 5 Shares Tips with Oklahomans on Staying Healthy During Respiratory Season

Each year, respiratory viruses keep people away from work, school and other important activities due to illness.The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) monitors trends of several respiratory viruses, which typically circulate more during the fall and winter months.

Washita County Clubs Celebrate National 4-H Week

Although the month of October is typically awash in the color orange and decorated with pumpkins, Oklahoma 4-H’ers celebrate with four-leaf clovers and the color green.The first full week of October is National 4-H Week. This year’s theme is Beyond Ready!

SEE YOU AT THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL!

This year’s Pumpkin Festival promises to be like, totally rad! The 1980’s are considered by many to be one of the best decades in history, with bright clothes, fun music, great movies, and cool cars.

Foss water rate hike forces City Council to pass increase on to consumers

The Cordell City Council has approved a water rate increase in response to rising costs from the Foss Reservoir Master Conservancy District (MCD).In March 2024, Foss Reservoir MCD implemented a 38% rate hike, increasing the water rate from $4.02 to $5.56 per thousand gallons.

Former Cordell resident leads ‘The Talk of the Town Orchestra’

The Pumpkin Festival in Cordell is set to feature an exciting performance by The Talk of the Town Orchestra, led by former Cordell resident Mike Darrah.