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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 MoreHarrah soccer earns Academic State Championship
Panther trio competes in all-state game By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Harrah High School’s varsity boys’ soccer team has been named the Class 3A Academic State Champions. The Panthers proved they were putting in work on and off the field this year clinching the highest team GPA average in Class 3A soccer. Harrah’s Levi Anderson,…
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 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 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…
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