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Local fifth graders write about patriotism By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times The East Oklahoma County Rotary Satellite Club recently launched a new service project calling for essay entries from local fifth graders. Designed to encourage writing and critical thinking skills, the inaugural contest was themed “What does patriotism mean in America today?” East Oklahoma County…
Gunshots bring early end to visiting rodeo event By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Officials are investigating a weekend shooting in Choctaw that left three people injured. Police say they received a call of shots being fired at the Choctaw Roundup Club rodeo grounds around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, May 8. When police arrived at the…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times City attorney contemplates resignation In an April 6 election, Harrah voters selected three new city officials. Mayor Danny Trent, Ward 1 Councilman Paul Wiegert and Ward 3 Councilman Chris Lally were all sworn into office April 19. However, clashes with the new mayor and existing city staff were underway before…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times After 227 days under a mask mandate, the City of Choctaw’s mask requirements officially expired April 20. City officials had voted for a mask mandate in August, but a split vote (4-3) caused a 30-day implementation delay. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, as of the expiration of the…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce hosts tour of Jones The Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Congresswoman Stephanie Bice’s first official visit to eastern Oklahoma County since taking office, April 8. Chamber officials say the goal was to help introduce the Congresswoman to the EOC area. The Choctaw Area Chamber…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Residents vote for three new city officials Harrah has selected new city leadership following a divisive campaign cycle that included defamatory political mailers, hostile social media exchanges and the cancellation of public candidate forums following safety concerns. The most contested Harrah municipal election in recent history resulted in voters…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times 13 percent of eligible voters weigh in on Choctaw leadership Voters in three of the City of Choctaw’s six wards selected new representation last Tuesday. April 6 incumbents were defeated in Ward 2 and 4, while Ward 6 selected a new face to fill that seat after the incumbent’s…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Three City Council seats up for vote April 6 Residents of Choctaw from three city wards will head to the polls April 6 to elect their City Council representative. The city’s most contested municipal election in recent history had a total of eight candidates file for the three positions.…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Brown to return to Pentagon Choctaw city manager Edward Brown will be resigning. After four years at the helm of the City of Choctaw, Brown is returning to Washington D.C. Brown has been selected to lead the Business Resale Policy Division under the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times COVID-19, winter weather pushes youth season back to a 95-team March postseason tournament The EOC Basketball League hosted a postseason invitational over the weekend with 95 teams competing over three days at five different schools throughout eastern Oklahoma County. A year of scheduling complications, from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…
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By John Martin Staff Writer Who’s No. 1 now? Oklahoma Class 3A girls basketball coaches might want to rethink their ballot after the No. 2 Jones Lady Longhorns had no difficulty whatsoever disposing of previously undefeated and No. 1 ranked Roland, 63-28, in the OSSAA State Championship at the Big House Saturday night. That’s…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Lady Jackets sting Mustang in area final, 56-52 There’s no doubt Thursday’s area final between No. 4 Choctaw and No. 5-ranked Mustang was a championship matchup. The top-tier programs tied in four quarters before the Lady Yellowjackets finally edged out Mustang in overtime to claim a Class 6A Area Championship and…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Jones fans are excited to experience a little Deja Vu as the Lady Longhorns have punched their ticket to state. Jones High School has captured the area title with a win over Kingston, and is now prepared to make their first state tournament appearance…again. A year ago, Jones High School claimed…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times COVID-19, winter weather pushes youth season back to a 95-team March postseason tournament The EOC Basketball League hosted a postseason invitational over the weekend with 95 teams competing over three days at five different schools throughout eastern Oklahoma County. A year of scheduling complications, from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times 5 Yellowjackets medal, lone Lady Jacket takes gold Choctaw High School had five state placers at the 2021 OSSAA Class 6A State Wrestling Tournament Saturday. Caden Holman, of Choctaw, secured fourth at 113 pounds. Holman suffered a 3-2 sudden victory loss in his final match with Putnam City’s Kalib Nolan…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Peyton Hand goes undefeated, takes state title Choctaw’s lone female wrestler handled all challengers this season as she rolled on to a take top honors Thursday at Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City. Choctaw High School’s Peyton Hand finished her sophomore year with a perfect 16-0 record when she claimed…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School advanced to the area tournament Saturday when they claimed regional runner-up. The Yellowjackets opened regional play flying by Yukon, 68-46. The Millers (5-8) never had a chance as Choctaw jumped out to a big lead to put an end to their season. The Jackets commanded a 36-18 lead…
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Lady Jackets make another dominant run to area Choctaw High School’s Lady Yellowjackets secured their eighth straight regional title Saturday. Choctaw hosted Southmoore and No. 14 Deer Creek to lopsided decisions this year. Opening with Southmoore, the Lady Jackets threw up 70 points and allowed just 31 as they cruised to…
By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Tuesday night Choctaw’s Lady Yellowjackets completed a season sweep of rival Putnam City West. With some dominant defense the Lady Jackets secured a 47-27 win. “Always a good night when the game plan is executed. Holding a team like that to 27 points is a special night,” said head coach…
By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Freshman phenom’s last-second 3-pointer takes Patriots to OT Freshman phenom Ja’Mon Valentine led the Yellowjackets to a big 76-75 come-from-behind overtime victory last Tuesday. Valentine had a lone basket in the first quarter, he added a 3-pointer in the third and then unloaded in the fourth with 17 points. Finishing…