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Marilyn Wilson, Doris Minor, Marci Grant, Kathryn Harrison, Ann Graham, Carol Ann Batterton members of Washita Chapter at the Quilt of Valor ceremony for Mike Mapel on May 10,2023 at the Cheyenne Senior Citizen Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Marilyn Wilson, Doris Minor, Marci Grant, Kathryn Harrison, Ann Graham, Carol Ann Batterton members of Washita Chapter at the Quilt of Valor ceremony for Mike Mapel on May 10,2023 at the Cheyenne Senior Citizen Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Quilt of Valor ceremony honors veteran

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Marci Grant, a member of the Washita Chapter NSDAR, presided over a Quilt of Valor presentation on May 10, 2023 at the Cheyenne Senior Citizens Center for Mike Maple. Kathryn Harrison read My Soldier’s Quilt by Jo Ellen Maring. “Michael Mapel served in the U.S.
Aiden Middendorf, right, kicks the ball away from the opposing team’s player

Aiden Middendorf, right, kicks the ball away from the opposing team’s player

Cordell player headed to All-State soccer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
After a challenging, but none-the-less rewarding season, Cordell Blue Devil Soccer is proud to announce this year’s All-State athlete Aiden Middendorf. Beyond any doubt, Middendorf will go above and beyond, leaving it all on the field. Middendorf is the 18-year-old son of John and Kim Jones.
Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

Mother’s Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother’s Day.
2023 Beacon Scholarship Winner Nathan Jackson

2023 Beacon Scholarship Winner Nathan Jackson

Congratulations to our scholarship winner

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Cordell Beacon is pleased to share with you, our readers, the scholarship application essay winner that embodied the essay question wholeheartedly. Nathan Jackson is a Cordell High School 2023 Graduate and this year's Beacon Scholarship winner.
Kids’ Summer Movie Series planned

Kids’ Summer Movie Series planned

Kids’ Summer Movie Series planned

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Cordell Chamber of Commerce is offering something fun for kids and kids at heart this summer at the Washita Theatre with a Monday afternoon movie series. Each Monday at 2:00 p.m. from May 22 through July 24 (excluding July 4) a different family friendly movie will be shown.
Celebrating OHCE Week by helping others

Celebrating OHCE Week by helping others

Celebrating OHCE Week by helping others

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Washita County OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education) Cordell Club, Modern Homemakers, celebrated OHCE Week by donating water and Gatorade to Washita County Fire Departments. Our county fire departments are a valuable and important part of our communities.

Time to prepare for Townwide Garage Sale

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Start sorting through your treasures, because the annual Cordell Townwide Garage Sale is just around the corner! This year the event will be held on June 10th. Many Cordell merchants will be taking advantage of the shopping crowds to offer sidewalk sales.
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