Choctaw Times Area News
Bluepeak reaches 500,000-passing milestone across six states
Privately funded fiber expansion bringing next-generation internet access to Midwest City Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet serving communities across Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas, and Wyoming, today announced a landmark achievement: the company has now passed 500,000 homes and businesses within its fiber-powered network. The milestone reflects hundreds of millions…
Read MoreGoodwill’s Choctaw store draws record crowd on opening day
By Jeff Harrison Choctaw Times Shoppers lined up before sunrise Thursday as Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its newest retail store in Choctaw, drawing record crowds and setting a new mark for opening-day sales. More than 500 people visited the store during the first 90 minutes, and the location recorded 838 purchases by the…
Read MoreCentral Oklahoma Weeklies Seeks Entries for Hometown Heroes Special Section
Central Oklahoma Weeklies is now accepting submissions for its annual Hometown Heroes special section, a community feature dedicated to recognizing the military service and sacrifice of local men and women with ties to the communities our newspapers serve. The section is designed to honor veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve personnel, and young…
Read MoreStanley, Bracht face off in District 42 GOP Primary
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One of eastern Oklahoma County’s most closely watched legislative primaries will be decided June 16 as Sen. Brenda Stanley defends her seat against conservative challenger Malana Bracht in the Oklahoma Senate District 42 Republican primary. The district covers much of Midwest City, Choctaw and Jones in eastern Oklahoma County.…
Read MoreConcert canceled over safety concerns
Ghost tribute band cancels 2025 tour due to alleged threats, cyber-attacks By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times A Halloween-themed performance slated for Oct. 25 at Harrah’s Okie State Room was recently canceled following online opposition escalating to alleged threats and cyber-attacks. Ghost is a Grammy-winning Swedish rock band known for combining costumed theatricality, heavy metal, and occult-themed…
Read MoreChoctaw hosts Legislative Lunch 2025
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times The Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Legislative Lunch at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center, Sept. 25. A panel of speakers included State Senator Brenda Stanley, State Senator Nikki Nice, State Representative Robert Manger, State Representative John George, Oklahoma County District 1’s Chief Deputy Commissioner John Pettis Jr., and…
Read MoreChoctaw meets about proposed sales tax
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Last Monday the Choctaw City Council hosted the first of four Town Hall meetings to discuss the proposed penny sales tax to be voted on Feb. 11. This week was the second of the four scheduled meetings. Two more public meetings are planned for January 20 and 27, and residents…
Read MoreTornado rips through Choctaw, Harrah
Dozens of homes destroyed in eastern Oklahoma County By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times A tornado touched down near SE 15th Street and Triple X Road and ripped a nearly 20-mile long northeastern path through eastern Oklahoma County around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The storm left dozens of homes destroyed, hundreds of properties damaged, and dozens…
Read MoreLong awaited bridge project begins
Midwest Blvd. bridge expected to reopen in late spring 2025 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A long-awaited bridge project is underway. Oklahoma City recently began work on replacing the Midwest Blvd. bridge over Crutcho Creek, located north of NE 36th St. The bridge has been closed since June of 2021. Demolition began last week…
Read MoreEOC Tech welcomes new superintendent
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center welcomed a new superintendent this year. Tony Hancock has focused his entire career on education and led in multiple roles over the last 37 years. As an educator who held titles from coach, to superintendent and everything in between, Mr. Hancock brings an array of experience, heart, and knowledge to…
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