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Cordell’s Penny Berry retiring after 23 years at WTC

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

After 34 years in education and the last 23 being with Western Technology Center, Penny Berry has declared that “it’s time to repurpose my time” and retire.Penny began her tenure with WTC as the Tech Prep Coordinator where she worked with all WTC’s sending schools.

‘Celebrate America’ event in Corn will serve up Independence Day fun

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at the Annual Celebrate America Fireworks and Fun event in Corn, OK, tonight, July 3rd. Festivities begin at 7 pm, followed by a crowd-pleasing fireworks show at dark.

State executes Rojem

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Oklahoma prison officials reported that Richard Rojem, Jr. was successfully executed on June 27th.Rojem was convicted in 1984 of the kidnapping, rape and murder of his 7-year-old former stepdaughter, Layla Cummings.

Gallery of the Plains Indian gearing up for 10th exhibition

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

1991The gallery of the Plains Indian at Colony will present the 10th collection of art in conjunction with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Labor Day Pow Wow.

First Farm Exhibits Since 1941 Expected to Be Quality

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

1949Washita county’s first free fair since 1941 which will open in Cordell next Monday will star county farm exhibits and will feature a varied series of entertainment events including amateur rodeo, saddle horse races, baseball games, band concerts, and music by WKY radio stars.

Washita Co. Commissioners minutes

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Now on the 17th day of June 2024, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order.Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call.

Hobart’s Hometown Legends show to raise money for clothing for children in need

Article Courtesy Of Hobart Democrat-chief

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Hometown Legends is a bluegrass music event that will be held at 7 p.m.Friday, June 28 at the Stanley Building in Hobart. Proceeds from the event will go toward buying clothes for children in need. The goal is to raise $3,000 so that $150 can be spent on 20 children.

Jerry Burrows Memorial Golf Tournament sees great success

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The inaugural Jerry Burrows Memorial Golf Tournament was a touching and heartfelt event that brought together friends, family, and golf enthusiasts to honor the memory of a beloved individual.

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY!

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Cordell Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Hometown Celebration on Saturday, June 29th at Lee park. (HWY 183 & 2nd St.) This family-friendly event promises a day filled witha ctivities, entertainment, and community spirit, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display after dark.

Rusty Bookout, center, with his parents Shelley and Mark Bookout and his Grandmother Bonnie Bookout

Rusty Bookout sworn in as new Washita County Assessor

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

After a successful race for the seat of Washita County Assessor, Rusty Bookout took the Oath of Office on Monday morning. He will take office immediately due to the fact that the election for Assessor was a Special Election to fill the position vacated mid-term by Georgia Lawson.

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