WEATHERFORD, Okla. – Southwestern Oklahoma State University officially introduced new head coaches Jeff Zinn and Jessica Boone on Tuesday at a meet and greet social held on campus. Both Zinn (women's basketball) and Boone (softball) become the fifth head coaches in their program's respective history. Athletic Director Todd Helton...
I saw Mrs. Emerson at the United Supermarket in April. I had not seen her since 1993 when she was my accounting teacher at Cordell High School. Mrs. Pat Emerson smiled warmly and said she wanted to mail something to me. When I received her letter, it was a beautiful article in the Cordell Beacon written by Brooklynn Peek on February 9, 2022 about my father, Dr. Chiu Shang Tsai.
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom hosted a three-day educational and beneficial adventure that toured agricultural venues in western Oklahoma: Ag on Route 66, Way Out West. The escapade began June 7 as 53 teachers from across the state loaded a tour bus along with staff members from Ag in the Classroom and began the trip down Route 66.
The Cordell Chamber of Commerce and the Cordell Fire Department have pulled out all the stops for this year’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration and Red White & Boom fireworks show. The event is being held Saturday, July 2nd at Lee Park and is sponsored by the City of Cordell and the Cordell City Council.
WEATHERFORD, Okla. – On behalf of the SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, Athletic Director Todd Helton has announced that three former Bulldog standouts have been selected for induction in the Class of 2022. Those individuals selected to join this prestigious group are Mark Bay, Clarke Hale, and Carly Zak.
Calling all veterans. This weekend through Monday will be an All Star Salute to veterans. Weatherford as a community has continued to celebrate and remember those who served through the Vietnam Memorial Wall and the wind blade mural commemorating veterans at Heritage Park. Now, the Huey helicopter hovers above the Oklahoma-shaped concrete pad and tells the unique story of Weatherford’s own Huey…
With 100% of the votes in Darcy Jech and Brady Butler will be headed toward a runoff. State Rep. Dist. 57 - Anthony Moore is the winner with 2,992 votes. Custer County Commissioner - Wade Anders is the winner with 469 votes. Read the Clinton Daily News in print, online...
The Weatherford Church of Christ hosts their “Rocky Railway” V.B.S this week. Around 76 kids attended the summer program. Above, children watch a skit and learn a Bible lesson. Here, students rehearse a song they will perform Wednesday evening at their closing program. Kimberly Lippencott/WDN.
Weatherford students attend the Fundamental Day Camp at the SWOSU Wellness Center Monday. The camp teaches fundamentals of basketball for students in grades kindergaren through sixth. Pictured from left are Addilyn Lencioni, Rylee Adams, Sayler Isaak, Macey Barger and Ava VanDeburgh Pam Lencioni/WDN.
Custer County Special Judge Stephanie Jones denied a motion to dismiss Wednesday which was requested by defense counsel for Derrick Barker. Jones also denied a motion to suppress evidence and implemented a gag order so anybody involved in the case cannot speak publicly about the case. Barker, 50, was charged with.
After 12 years in the Oklahoma Legislature, Rep. Todd Russ (R-Cordell) has reached his term limit and is now running to be state treasurer. Three Republican candidates are running to replace him as the representative of House District 55 in western Oklahoma. No Democrat or third-party candidates filed to run,...
Services for Augustine Tenorio Jr, 77, of Clinton will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Clinton Indian Baptist Church. He was born May 18, 1945 in California. He died June 25, 2022 at his Clinton home. Services are under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.
Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:. The Fountain at S&D Drug – Wednesday’s Special: Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Hot Roll for $7.49. Lucille’s Roadhouse – Steak Salad. Fresh Mixed Greens, topped with Sirloin Steak, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Croutons,...
Here are the daily specials being offered by Clinton eating establishments:. The Fountain at S&D Drug – Tuesday’s Special: Grilled Chicken Salad w/cottage cheese & peaches or Homemade Beef Stew w/Corn Bread $7.49. Lucille’s Roadhouse – BBQ Pulled Pork Spud. Stuffed with Cheddar Jack Cheese and BBQ Pulled...
Weatherford Vietnam veteran Bob Chatigny said the Huey Helicopter newly on display at the Heartland Museum in Weatherford is a constant reminder of a lifesaving event. He lay lifeless on the battlefield in North Vietnam having been hit by an ambush and his leg filled with shrapnel. He came to as his commander dragged his body toward the whirl of the blades of a Huey to take him to safety.
SWOSU Rural Health Development Coordinator Randy Curry presents information about Remote Area Medical to the Weatherford Kiwanis Club. Kimberly Lippencott/WDN.