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Celebrate the holidays early with Foss Lake Christmas in July Festival

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Lake lovers come from all over western Oklahoma to participate in the 33 rd annual Foss Lake Christmas in July Festival. Coordinators Joe and Neva Pyatt are getting ready to host the anticipated event that celebrates the holiday season.

Clinton’s Cherokee Trading Post expanding storefront to better serve customers

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cherokee Trading Post and Boot Outlet is expanding its store by 12,000 square feet to better serve local and visiting customers. Located right off I-40 on the Custer City Rd.

Washita County voters urged to respond to address confirmation notices

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Some voters in Washita County will receive an Address Confirmation Notice in the mail soon. Washita County Election Board Secretary Jennifer Barnette said the law requires that Address Confirmation Notices be mailed to designated voters every two years. Not every voter will receive a notice.

Weekend offers several options for Independence Day fun

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

There will be plenty of Independence Day activities in Cordell this Saturday, July 1st. Start off a great day with the Heavenly Junk Market & Car Show, being held at the Washita County Activity Center on 3rd and Massingale from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Dustie King spends time with a slithery friend at last year’s Extreme Animals performance

Don’t miss Extreme Animals at WPLS

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Western Plains Library System’s (WPLS) Summer Reading Program may be winding down, but it is gearing up for its final and fan-favorite performance, Extreme Animals.

Co. Commissioners minutes

News Staff

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Now on the 12th day of June 2023, 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.

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Getting to know the United States Declaration of Independence

News Staff

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American history.

Jace Kelly is all smiles with his prize basket

POOL CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH FOOD AND PRIZES

News Staff

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Cordell Public Pool had a successful first week that ended with a Pool Party and midnight swim on Friday, June 16. The party included several door prizes, free food, and an overall great time.

June 30th deadline fast approaching for Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarhip program

News Staff

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The deadline for a popular state scholarship program is quickly approaching for Oklahoma students who just completed eighth, ninth, tenth or 11th grade. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th-graders in the 2022-23 school year to apply for the program.

KEVIN AND SLADE NIGHTENGALE

Wheat harvest 2023 is winding down

News Staff

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

After several rain delays and threats of hail, Washita County’s farmers are ready to wrap up wheat harvest. The first load of wheat was brought into the Bessie Farmers Co-op on May 30th by Kevin and Slade Nightengale. Test weight on that load was 59.6 and moisture was 13.2 %.

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