The Cordell Beacon

10/28/2024

Reminder! Auditions tonight at 6!! Even if you have doubts whether being onstage is for you, come check it out! I never would have imagined that I would love theater so much. You truly become a family while working on a show. It's an experience you won't ever forget.

10/25/2024

10/25/2024

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The Dill Work and Play met for regular meeting on October 15, 2024 at 1:13 p.m., in the Dill City Community Center. Jane Shull opened the meeting with a welcome and a good to see everyone. Lowayne Piercey led the group saying the Pledge to the Flag of the USA. Anna Prickett led the song Deep River.

10/11/2024

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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.

10/04/2024

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Cordell Animal Support Project (CASP) has become vital to the Cordell community, working tirelessly to care for stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals. What started as a modest initiative by the local Presbyterian Church has evolved into a full-fledged nonprofit driven by a group of passionate in...

09/27/2024

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The Cordell Blue Devils junior high and elementary teams delivered hard-fought victories on Monday, September 23rd, at Blue Devil Stadium. Facing the Boone-Apache Warriors, both teams showed heart, grit, and significant improvement, marking the first wins of the Cordell football program this season.

09/20/2024

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Chris Hoyt’s career in the film industry began, far from the bright lights of Hollywood, in the small town of Cordell, Oklahoma. His love for storytelling emerged during high school, where he and his brother spent nights playing guitar in a local rock band, often pausing to create homemade skits, ...

09/13/2024

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On Saturday, September 7, Cordell Fire Department’s Mason Helvey and Dalton Alexander participated in the 13th Annual OKC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, an event held at Leadership Square and Oklahoma Tower in Oklahoma City. This climb, while challenging, is a tribute to the extraordinary bravery of t...

09/06/2024

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Cordell Public Schools has a new name to add to their lineup: Jakob Moles, the enthusiastic new head coach for the Cordell Blue Devils baseball team. Coach Moles brings considerable experience, a hunger for success, and a love for the game that began when he was just a six-year-old boy and continued...

08/24/2024

Thank you to The Sentinel Leader for taking photos at the Miss Wash*ta County Fair pageant!! Check their Facebook tomorrow to see all the beautiful ladies and the fun they had!

08/23/2024

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The Wash*ta County Fair is back! Take a look at these main events and plan for a jam-packed, fun weekend for everyone! The Barnyard Olympics starts on Thursday, August 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. Get ready to cheer on your favorite contestants as they compete in hilarious farm-themed challenges!

08/02/2024

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The Cordell Sonic Drive-In team has made an impressive mark in the 2024 Dr Pepper Sonic Games, earning a spot among the top 50 teams nationwide. This prestigious competition, which began in 1994, is sponsored by Dr Pepper and aims to test Sonic Drive-In crews’ skills, knowledge, and teamwork acros...

07/26/2024

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Cordell Public Schools is thrilled to announce Bruce Munden’s arrival as the new head football coach. He will be accompanied by his wife, Shelby Munden, who will serve as the assistant softball coach. The Mundens bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their roles, enhancing the school’s ...

07/05/2024

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Hesston and Stetson Fry knew they had found something cool when they each discovered animal skulls while fishing. It turns out that they are bison skulls and are at least 150 years old- and they could possibly be thousands of years old.

06/28/2024

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A School Board meeting is upon us, Wednesday, June 26th. I hope there is a good turnout. We need everyone’s help to convince Mr. Victory and the veteran board members (the ones who voted to retain Victory) that “THEIR AGENDA” is not acceptable.

06/21/2024

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Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board met on June 17, 2024 to determine whether they would recommend clemency for Richard Rojem, Jr, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the July 1984 kidnapping, r**e and murder of his 7-year-old former stepdaughter, Layla Dawn Cummings, in Wash*ta County.

06/07/2024

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Early voting for the June 18th Primary and Special Election begins on June 13th for Wash*ta County voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day.