Several echoed similar arguments that local government should put freedom of choice over mandates to regulate public safety. Choctaw Times, Choctaw, OK. 14K likes. The mask takes care of all of that. That means they don’t even know. Several citizens were in attendance to voice their opposition to what they view as an overreach of local government. Think of your neighbors.”. Abts motioned to change the ordinance to just 30 days, but that was rejected gaining only Williams’ support. “If most of the stores are already requiring a mask, and we’re not going to go around fining everybody I don’t see what this is going to change,” said Ward 3 Councilwoman Jeannie Abts. “Strongly recommending should be the way we go about this. Local Newspapers For more in depth coverage of events and stories in Choctaw, pick up a copy of the Choctaw Times or the Eastword News, both cover news and life in Choctaw. The judges in the photography contest commented, “Good moment and fun photos with emotional facial expressions.” The community leadership award was given for the paper’s annual Holiday Food Drive. October 01, 2020. National Headlines. Home sales remain strong in eastern Oklahoma County and the metro. “The clientele asked me…, By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Cary Simonds has been hired as Economic Development Director for the City of Choctaw. Located in Choctaw Plaza, 14471 NE 23rd St., Johnny’s fills a dining space previously occupied by the Black Raven Irish Pub. To subscribe to the Choctaw Times call 405-376-6688. “We had 93 (cases of COVID-19) in the first 131 days, and 14 days since we had our last meeting the cases are up to 65 additional cases. Everyone is saying you need to wear a mask, and many of them are saying they need to be mandated. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in Choctaw, Oklahoma. When officials met Aug. 6 and approved the mask mandate, Choctaw had 155 confirmed cases, 126 recoveries and two deaths. It took us 131 days to get 93 cases, and just 14 days to get 65 new cases,” said Ward 2 Councilman Mike Birdsong. The release found that Epic sends about one in four taxpayer dollars it receives, as a public school, to its co-founders’ for-profit company.…, Northern half of toll road to open with virtual ceremony By Ryan Horton Managing Editor   The northern half of the new Kickapoo Turnpike, connecting I-40 and I-44 in eastern Oklahoma County, is set to open next week. 1 Bixby is first Oklahoma team to stop Yellowjackets   By Ryan Horton Managing Editor   Choctaw traveled to Bixby’s Snider Stadium Friday night to take on the state’s top-ranked football program. These are people at the top. When in effect, a covering that covers a subject’s mouth and nose, must be worn by most people in most public settings within the city limits. The Choctaw Times, which competed in Division 4, placed second in photography and community leadership. Mask wearing reduces our transmission by about 70 percent, especially if both people have a mask on. Everyone should wear a mask, but absolutely mandating it is the wrong way of doing it.”. I wasn’t for this two weeks ago near as much as I am now. The ordinance, which resembles those passed in Oklahoma City and Midwest City, shall remain in effect until at least Oct. 6 or the expiration of all COVID-19 emergency orders in the state. However, with a 4-3 vote, officials failed to meet the supermajority required to pass the accompanying emergency clause. “I feel like we should be free thinkers and make decisions based on what’s best for us. Choctaw’s Hometown Newspaper and Eastern Oklahoma County’s News Leader. July 15, 2020 | 0 . Choctaw begins softball season with 5-0 district run By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Choctaw’s Lady Yellowjackets hit the ground running unscathed through five district games in week one. By a split vote of 4-3, Choctaw became the ninth municipality in the Oklahoma City metro area to pass a mask mandate. The northern 11-mile section (NE 23rd to I-44) of the new turnpike is set to open for travel…, Italian restaurant opens in Choctaw Plaza   By Ryan Horton Managing Editor   The Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Johnny’s Italian Restaurant to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 30. However, that mandate won’t be in effect until Sept. 5. Choctaw Times - Local newspaper for Choctaw, Oklahoma An English language newspaper from Choctaw, Oklahoma (OK) @choctawtimes Twitter Feed Oklahoma Newspapers Choctaw Newspapers Paperboy visitors looking for the Choctaw Times, newspapers and obits in Oklahoma (OK), often visit these local papers: We just want to protect everyone the best we can,” said Maytubby. What’s best for New York isn’t best for Oklahoma City, and what’s best for Oklahoma City isn’t necessarily what’s best for Choctaw,” said Cody Brewer. “Johnny’s authentic Italian…, New owner takes customer input to heart By Van Mitchell Milko Murray has been in the restaurant business long enough to know when something works, don’t change it. If this were truly about safety, we’d need to remove all the exemptions from this. Choctaw Times Area News Housing market stays healthy through pandemic. The result was the opening of The Simple Brew, located at 251 South Harrah Road, Suite 109. It should be noted that sorting OSDH cases by zipcode paints a more accurate picture of coronavirus numbers by address. The Choctaw zipcode (73020) covers an area about twice the size of the municipal boundaries of the City of Choctaw, which is the area that would be affected by any mandate. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Choctaw had 18 active cases of coronavirus when the mandatory posting of CDC guidelines was passed, and 29 active cases two weeks later when the mask mandate was approved. (PHOTO BY RYAN HORTON), “We’re not trying to be alarmists. There’s no exemptions for seatbelts, because that was passed for safety,” said Williams. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Choctaw had 18 active cases of coronavirus when the mandatory posting of CDC guidelines was passed, and 29 active cases two weeks later when the mask mandate was approved. Yes, I believe we should wear a mask. The ordinance has a long list of exemptions, and also doesn’t have a set fine for violation. Phil Maytubby, with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, was in attendance to give an informative question and answer talk and advocate for the mask mandate before council took the vote. Other councilmembers in support of the mandate echoed that concern about rising case numbers and safety of the community. Simonds’ work experience…, By Van Mitchell Mark Wright, who has over 40 years of experience in the auto body repair business, says when Oklahoma gets hit by hail storms, out-of-state Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) technicians come to town setting up temporary shops, with little to no oversight. The local housing market is not one of them. The No.6-ranked Choctaw Yellowjackets blocked two consecutive punts in the fourth quarter, and then reclaimed the lead with a 5-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Steele…, By Van Mitchell Chad and Christy Wimer knew that Harrah needed a place where people could drink coffee while doing business, or just hanging out with their friends. No. He says there needs to be a national certification for all…, Choctaw High School swats Hornets in historic victory   By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Choctaw High School claimed a historic win over one of Class 6A-II’s elite powers Friday night. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic putting sports and activities at risk daily, CHS was… When the council met July 21, Choctaw had 93 reported cases of COVID-19, and of those 75 patients had already recovered and two had died, according to the … “I see a lot of people wearing masks, but not all of them. Choctaw's Hometown Newspaper and Eastern Oklahoma County's News Leader. Sept. 11 CHS inducted six former Yellowjackets into the eighth annual class of the Decades of…, School district extends mask mandate to all grade levels, Mustang Schools confirms staff member COVID-19 death, City issues Aug. 1 partial face mask mandate, Mustang drops Nightriders marching band name, District attorney – no wrongdoing on Mustang officers’ part in fatal June 5 shooting, Reed Center hosting unemployment claim processing event, OSU Testing New Drone Concept at Tuttle High School, Del City middle school student arrested for threat at school, Rose State to stream panel discussion on school safety tonight, State audit adds concerns about Epic Charter Schools, Choctaw hires economic development director, National Paintless Dent Repair testing and certification coming to state, Yellowjackets stun Booker T. Washington, 26-22, Local coffee shop becomes an eastern Oklahoma County favorite, Choctaw honors 2020 inductees to Decades of Greatness. As a legal newspaper the Choctaw Times provides coverage of the Choctaw-Nicoma Park are... a of eastern Oklahoma County and also includes in-depth coverage of the Harrah, Jones and Midwest City communities. As written, the mandate was set to expire two months after the Aug. 6 meeting. Distance helps as well, and that’s why we still recommend distancing even with a mask on.”. The mandate passed 4-3 and will be in effect 30 days after approval until at least Oct. 6. Phil Maytubby, with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, addresses some public questions before the Aug. 6 vote. I don’t have a problem with masks at all. Oklahoma News; Oklahoma City News; Oklahoma University News; Oklahoma State University News; Photos; Crossword; Forms. Gifting big league foul balls sweet way to connect with fans. When the council met July 21, Choctaw had 93 reported cases of COVID-19, and of those 75 patients had already recovered and two had died, according to the state health department. Browse the most recent Choctaw, Oklahoma obituaries and condolences. Choctaw City Manager Ed Brown and Mayor Randy Ross partake in the Aug. 6 special meeting to put a citywide mask mandate in place. City officials waited just two weeks to expand the controversial requirements of citizens by approving a citywide mask mandate, Aug. 6. “This seems like a slippery slope that municipalities shouldn’t go down. “We said two weeks ago if the numbers didn’t go down, we’d revisit this,” said Ross. Ross referenced his wife’s ongoing battle with stage four cancer, and his pregnant daughter-in-law as primary motivation. When city leaders met in late July to consider a mask mandate, the Choctaw City Council instead moved to pass a resolution instructing all businesses to post a notice at their door either requiring a mask or asking patrons to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, regarding face coverings, washing hands and social distancing. Ward 1 Councilman Chad Williams compared the ordinance to a seatbelt law. That means the ordinance won’t be in effect until 30 days after approval. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…, CHS hosts 8th annual athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony By Ryan Horton Managing Editor Each year before the football home opener Choctaw High School inducts a new class to the school’s growing Athletic Hall of Fame, Decades of Greatness.

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