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Choctaw-Nicoma Park residents vote YES
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Voters show overwhelming support of new school bonds Voters of the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District showed overwhelming support for new bond issues aimed at districtwide improvements. After the first precinct reported results, support of the new school bonds was over 75 percent and that percentage remained as final results trickled in…
Read MoreParents urge CNP Schools to open doors
By Ryan Horton Choctaw Times Online petition aims to influence Choctaw-Nicoma Park principals in to allowing parents back inside district school sites Local parents have started an effort to urge principals to open their school facilities up to the families of attending students. While Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools have long been reopened to in-person learning…
Read MoreNew Harrah mayor clashes with city staff
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…
Read MoreCongresswoman Bice visits EOC
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…
Read MoreChoctaw calls for candidates
By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Ward 2, 4, 6 up for election in 2021 The City of Choctaw has called for the filing for candidacy as three of seven of the city leadership seats are up for election. City Council Ward 2, 4 and 6 seats are up for election. The City of Choctaw candidate…
Read MoreHarrah asks voters to extend 1% excise tax
Voter approval would maintain 8.5% tax rate By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Harrah will ask city residents to maintain the existing sales tax rate with a proposition on the Aug. 25 ballot. The question will ask voters to extend a one percent excise tax, dedicated for public works and capital improvements. The current one percent…
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