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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 MoreTuttle graduate Alex Conover picked by Padres
By Jayson Knight, [email protected] Alex Conover has made a habit of earning bigger opportunities. Three years ago, he closed his Tuttle High School career by helping the Tigers capture the Class 4A state championship while starring as both a hitter and pitcher. One year later, he was an all-region performer at Cowley College. Another year…
Read MoreODOT outlines proposed SH-37 widening through Tuttle
TUTTLE — Proposed improvements to SH-37/Main Street would widen the roadway from west of North Gregory Road to Fourth Street, add a dedicated center turn lane and bring sidewalks along the project area into compliance with accessibility standards. Oklahoma Department of Transportation Information Manager Emily Long provided additional details about the project ahead of a…
Read MorePublic meeting set for SH-37/Main Street improvements in Tuttle
TUTTLE — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will host an open house later this month to present proposed improvements to SH-37, also known as Main Street, in Tuttle. The project is aimed at improving safety and accommodating current and future traffic volumes along the corridor. Proposed work includes widening and resurfacing the roadway, adding and…
Read MoreMother loses two fingers after taking firework from daughter
By Jayson Knight, [email protected] Jessica Kies says a large Roman-candle-style firework apparently failed to discharge properly, leaving the hairstylist facing surgeries, rehabilitation and uncertainty about returning to work. Jessica Kies knew something was wrong moments before the firework exploded in her right hand. One of the final projectiles had failed to clear the large, cannon-like…
Read MoreDel City Nazarene Church gets help through district ‘churches helping churches’ ministry
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City Nazarene Church is receiving hands-on repair and restoration work through a new initiative led by the Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene. The program is designed to strengthen congregations through cooperation across the region. The effort is part of what district leaders describe as a “ministry response…
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 More965th Airborne Air Control Squadron welcomes new commander
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Lt. Col. Blake Wiegmann assumed command of the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron from Lt. Col. Jaxon Lee during a change of command ceremony June 5 at Tinker Air Force Base. Col. James Capra, 552nd Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony and praised the Golden Falcons for their…
Read MoreTown Hall Public Meeting on Saturday, June 27th
On August 25th, the same date as our state runoff election, Blanchard will also be asking you to vote yes to retain the existing one penny sales tax that we already pay. That penny sales tax is currently scheduled to expire in 2027. That penny is dedicated and used exclusively to fund local capital improvements. …
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…
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