Mustang Hall of Fame members meet for banquet
By Jacob Sturm News@mustangpaper.com A highly prominent group of Mustang citizens had some catching up to do when they met inside the Mustang Town Center on March 16. Mustang’s Hall of Fame members of years past joined in lively discussion throughout the banquet, getting the chance to share what is going on in their lives…
Read MoreMustang Robotics teams compete at State contest
By Jacob Sturm news@mustangpaper.com Mustang Robotics Teams from Mustang High School and Mustang North Middle School traveled to Oklahoma State University to compete in the State robotics competition, and succeeded with solid finishes in the competition. Rhoda Swan, the STEM Robotics & STEM Coding Teacher at Mustang North Middle School, said her group had never…
Read MoreCarl Albert and Del City girls honored in Suburban Conference awards
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert and Del City girls basketball teams were well represented in the Suburban Conference Awards that were announced last week. Del City freshman Sacha Hunt was named the Newcomer of the Year and Carl Albert senior Ariana Diaz was voted the Defensive Player of the Year. Carl…
Read MoreEagles, Titans earn all-conference honors
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City and Carl Albert boys were the best in Class 5A this season. And in the Suburban Conference. The Eagles and Titans cleaned up in the conference awards that were announced last week. Del City’s Brandon Garrison was voted the Conference Player the Year. The Oklahoma State signee…
Read MoreBombers perfect on spring break
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s baseball team had an eventful spring break. The Bombers traveled to Beavers Bend area for the Southeast Shootout, going 3-0 in the three-day festival. Coach Joe Haddox was pleased with the three wins, but said his team struggled with consistency. “The first couple of days, we played…
Read MoreCity manager celebrates retirement
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It was a joyful and often tearful celebration Friday afternoon as acting city manager Mike Cantrell shared memories and laughs with city employees and the community one last time. Cantrell retired after 32 years with the City of Del City. He has served as acting city manager since February…
Read MoreMid-Del Group Home stars on the silver screen
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Group Home residents and employees stared on the big screen Friday night. The non-profit organization hosted a special Red Carpet Movie Premier at the Regal Warren Theatre in Midwest City for community members and friends. Mid-Del Group Home residents arrived to find a cheering crowd and red carpet…
Read MoreMidwest City High School Music Program Plays Graceland
By Tonya Little Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City High School band, jazz band and orchestra students traveled to Memphis, Tennessee March 10-12 to play at Graceland, among other activities. While the day of the performance proved to be a bit cold and rainy, the students still got to tour the former home of Elvis…
Read MoreMidwest City Rotary Club hosts Japanese students
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A group of Japanese students got a taste of Oklahoma. Local Rotary Clubs hosted the group last week through the Wings of Rotary program. Students from Japan spent about a week in Oklahoma. In June, a group of local students will travel to Japan. On Saturday afternoon, Midwest City’s…
Read MoreMidwest City awarded $10.5 million in grants for transportation projects
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The City of Midwest City has been awarded more than $10.5 million in grant funding for roadway improvements. The funds will be used for eight projects related to streets, sidewalks, and trails in the city. The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) approved the grant funding at a Feb.…
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