Technology, textbooks and transportation funding part of bond
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth and final part in a series of articles about projects included in Mid-Del School District’s upcoming $492 million bond proposal. The election is set for Oct. 10. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Many of the projects included in the upcoming Mid-Del School District’s bond election include building projects…
Read MoreVoters approve sales tax proposition
Temporary sales tax made permanent to fund capital improvement projects and parks By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City voters agreed to continue a sales tax to fund capital infrastructure projects and parks. The city’s sales tax proposition passed Sept. 12 with more than 60% of the vote. It received 768 yes votes and…
Read MoreMidwest City Fire Department earns top rating
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City was recently recognized for its high level of fire protection service. The Midwest City Fire Department again achieved an ISO (Insurance Services Office) Class 1 rating, the highest-achievable score for fire protection to commercial and residential structures. The ISO rating system considers several factors such as the…
Read MoreSchools looking for ways to handle behavioral issues
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del School leaders expressed concern about a rise in student behavior issues at schools. Superintendent Rick Cobb said the recent shooting at a football game and changes in behaviors since the pandemic have led to discussions about in school safety measures. The tone of those talks has changed drastically…
Read MoreMid-Del runners compete at Choctaw, Bethany meets
By John Martin Midwest City Beacon Ashlee Davison posted a 21:15.23 for the No. 10 spot at the Choctaw Jacket Run at Choctaw Creek Park on Friday to pace the Lady Titans of CA to a third place finish in the team race. She was joined on the Top 20 medal stand y No. 11…
Read MoreCarl Albert bags Elks
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert continued its early season success Friday night with a 56-14 win at Elk City. Senior running back Xavier Robinson ran for five touchdowns and junior quarterback Kevin Sperry had two touchdown passes in the non-district game. The Titan defense recovered three fumbles in the game. “We were…
Read MoreGround game paves way for Midwest City’s first victory
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY — Midwest City running back Lasiera Laviolette had plenty of green grass in front of him early and often during the Bombers’ 31-13 victory at Putnam City North on Friday night. He wasn’t the only one. The Bombers (1-2) wielded a balanced attack from Laviolette, Jaylan Woody…
Read MoreDel City brings momentum into district opener with East Central
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon After a week off, Del City returns to action Friday night as they host Tulsa East Central (1-2) for the start of football district play. The red-hot Eagles (2-0) are coming off back-to-back thrashings of Booker T Washington and Midwest City. Del City won the non-district games by a…
Read MoreMidwest City falls to Putnam City in defensive battle
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s volleyball team dropped a close match against Putnam City last week. The Lady Bombers fell 3-1 (24-26, 23-25, 26-24, 15-25) at JE Sutton Fieldhouse on Sept. 14. Trinnati Allen led the team with 10 kills and Misell Wagner had a big night with seven kills. Laila Stewart…
Read MoreDel City volleyball beats Seminole on senior night
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City’s volleyball team honored their seniors last week with a win over Seminole. The Lady Eagles topped the Chieftains 3-1 (25-14, 21-25, 25-19, 25-17). during a senior night volleyball match on Sept. 12. “They played really well,” said coach Aspen Healy after the match. “Our libero Anayah Casby…
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