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Elk City to hold its 50th Annual Elk City Fall Festival

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Elk City Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the 50th Annual Elk City Fall Festival on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. This year’s event will be held at the Elk City Convention Center at 1016 East Airport Industrial Road.

Photo by submitted by Alisa Boecker

Area Fire Departments participate in Annual National 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Early Monday morning, September 11, Cordell, Bessie, and Corn Fire Departments took to the stairs of the Washita County Courthouse, where they began to climb the equivalent of 110 stories of the World Trade Center in honor of the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks and the FDNY firefighters...

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Cordell Pumpkin Festival 2023 seeks parade participants

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

With the 2023 Cordell Pumpkin Festival being only a month away, Cordell Chamber of Commerce event planner Sarah Lau says there are still plenty of ways to get involved with this great Cordell tradition. One particularly fun event is the Pumpkin Festival Parade.

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Calling all lovers of Fall: Show us your decor

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Cordell Beacon is holding a fall decorating contest! Business owners and residents in Cordell are encouraged to spruce up their outdoor areas with their favorite autumn décor for a chance to win cash and prizes. There will be winners in both residential and business categories.

County Commissioners to hold special meeting regarding sales tax

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

There will be a public meeting concerning the County Sales Tax Renewal on September 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washita County Activity Center located at 1005 E. 3rd St. in Cordell. The 1 1/4 cent sales tax benefits many organizations in Washita County.

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BURNS FLAT DILL CITY HOMECOMING 2023

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

It’s Time to Brighten Your Fall Landscape with Colorful Mums

News Staff

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Mums are a favorite fall flower that adds weeks of seasonal color to containers, gardens and fall displays. They are also a popular gift plant in garden centers and floral shops. Choosing the right one for the purpose and providing proper care will help you achieve your desired results.

Facilities will not be locked down with preventative measures in place to protect residents from COVID

News Staff

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

You may be aware that there is an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in our long-term care facilities. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines an outbreak as any single new case of COVID-19 among residents or staff.

PHOTO BY ZONELLE RAINBOLT

Dale Mitchell inducted into Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame

News Staff

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

As thousands watched from the stands, the late Loren Dale Mitchell was inducted into the Cleveland Guardians (former Cleveland Indians) Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

PHOTO BY BROOKLYNN PEEK

International Overdose Awareness Day

News Staff

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

On Thursday, August 31, community members lined up several pairs of shoes along the walls and fence line of the pocket park across from the Washita Theatre. Shoes traced the benches in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.

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