Choctaw Times Area News
Harrah bank robbed at gunpoint
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times A Harrah bank was robbed at gunpoint Friday afternoon. Harrah police chief Marty Burns said about 3:30 p.m. July 5, a man robbed the FNB Community Bank located in Harp’s grocery store at SE 29th Street and Harrah Road. Witnesses described the suspect as a black man standing about 6-foot tall.…
Read MoreSchool project still in limbo over concerns about sewer service
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District’s hopes for a new elementary school on the west side of the district appear to be fading. The district plans to build a new school on SE 29th St., east of Westminster Rd. The 10-acre property is in Oklahoma City limits in the far southwest…
Read MoreBidding for business growth
Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce hosts auction By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Friday the Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual fundraising auction. Hundreds gathered in Choctaw Creek Park June 7 continuing a long-running tradition of gathering local eateries to feature some of their best food and drink options at what has long been known…
Read MoreDownhill Daredevils: Choctaw hosts soapbox races
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Locals gathered in Choctaw Creek Park May 25 for the fourth Choctaw Soapbox Race. Local youngsters competed with their homemade soapbox racers in a lighthearted family friendly event inspired by the Red Bull Soapbox Race. Sponsored by the Choctaw Kiwanis Club, the event was organized and hosted by the Choctaw Park…
Read MoreLocal sales tax shows increase
By John Martin Staff Writer Collections of sales tax for City of Harrah for April based on business during the month of February reached the $300,000 mark for only the second time during the fiscal year. The total of $300,042 pushed the total for the year to $2,867,270. Budgeted total is $300,000 monthly and $3.6…
Read MoreDel City officer will not face charges in shooting at Choctaw football game
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma County Grand Jury recommended no charges be filed against a Del City police officer accused of shooting Demetrize Carter at a football game at Choctaw High School on Aug. 25, according to the District Attorney’s Office. The grand jury heard testimony from 10 witnesses and reviewed 41 exhibits related to…
Read MoreHarrah changes charter
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times A total of 230 voters, within the City of Harrah, came out April 2 to weigh in on charter changes proposed by the Harrah City Council. All three propositions passed. Just a dozen votes made the difference in changing term lengths and establishing term limits for the Harrah City Council. Proposition…
Read MoreJohnson elected to CNP School Board
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Just over 1,000 voters came out last Tuesday opting for change as they elected a new member to the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School Board. A total of 1,066 registered voters, within the boundaries of the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District, weighed in during the April 2 election. Staci Johnson captured 584 (56.92%) votes.…
Read MoreCounty sheriff faces 2020 rematch
Other Oklahoma County officials run unopposed By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Most Oklahoma County officials failed to draw challengers for this year’s election cycle. Oklahoma County voters will weigh in on a rematch of the 2020 race for sheriff, as incumbent Republican Tommie Johnson was the only county office holder to draw an opponent. That challenger…
Read MoreCandidates file for state, legislative and federal offices
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Statewide candidate filing was last week, April 3-5. Candidates filing for federal, state, and legislative offices filed with the Secretary of the State Election Board at the State Capitol, located at 2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City. A total of 285 candidates filed for all legislative, statewide and congressional races in…
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