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CNP establishes police department
District to employ three school resource officers for 2024-25 year By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools has officially launched a new police department. The CNPS Police Department will have jurisdiction throughout the entire school district, which covers 60-square miles of eastern Oklahoma County, including areas of Choctaw, Harrah, Midwest City, Nicoma Park, Oklahoma…
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 MoreYellowjackets compete at all-state
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times With a head coach, pitcher, and outfielder making the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association All-State Game, Choctaw High School was well represented in Enid June 2. Head coach Shane Hawk was named coach of the OBCA Large West All-State Team, while seniors Drake Fittro and Easton Teel join their Yellowjacket leader for…
Read MoreLady Jackets fall in second round
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School soccer celebrated a return to the state playoffs to cap the 2024 spring season. Choctaw’s Lady Yellowjackets claimed a 3-1 win over El Reno in the first round of the OSSAA Class 5A State Playoffs. However, three days later the Lady Jacket soccer season would come to an…
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 MoreJackets soar over Westmoore
Choctaw returns to the field following fatal shooting at season opener By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw High School completed their first football game of the year Thursday with a 29-10 win over Westmoore. While most teams moved to their third game of the season last week, Choctaw improved to 1-0 after a fatal shooting…
Read MoreCharges in Choctaw High School shooting increased to first-degree murder
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times According to court documents filed Sept. 8, charges against the 15-year-old who allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old and injured several others at Choctaw’s football home opener against Del City have changed from second-degree murder to first-degree murder. The juvenile male was arrested Aug. 30. The shooting happened about 10:10 p.m.,…
Read MoreFranchise agreement to appear on Aug. 8 ballot
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times The City of Choctaw is calling on voters to renew Oklahoma Gas & Electric’s franchise agreement with the city. Residents within the city limits will be tasked with renewing the energy company’s 25-year franchise agreement with Choctaw with an Aug. 8 election. OG&E needs to renew the agreement to continue accessing…
Read MoreCounty to assist Choctaw with road repairs
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times At last week’s Town Hall meeting, District 2 Oklahoma County Commissioner Brian Maughan expressed his willingness to assist the City of Choctaw with road repairs. After about a decade, the county will resume providing in-kind assistance to the city for road projects. Maughan says the previous district attorney prevented the…
Read MoreChoctaw Round-up Club plans annual pageant, rodeo
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Choctaw’s Hope Retreat Ranch is set to host the annual Choctaw Round-up Club Rodeo Pageant, Friday July 21. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. with young ladies presenting a speech, answering interview questions, and modeling their fashion forward outfit of their choice. The Choctaw Round-up Club IPRA Pro Rodeo is…
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