Bombers celebrate homecoming in style
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon What a difference a week makes. After getting roughed up in the home opener, Midwest City was the one delivering the blows last Friday night. The Bombers trounced Putnam City North 38-6 in a homecoming victory at Rose Field. It was the team’s first win of the season and…
Read MoreBilly Sims BBQ in Midwest City hosting autograph signing Sunday, Sept. 25
Sooner legend will meet with fans as part of 12-year anniversary celebration By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Billy Sims BBQ in Midwest City will be hosting a meet and greet and autograph signing with Oklahoma Sooner legend Billy Sims on Sunday, Sept. 25. The event will take place from noon until 2 p.m. Sims…
Read MoreActivists push for Midwest City to cut ties with Oklahoma County jail
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City resident Sara Bana and members of the People’s Council for Justice Reform held a protest and press conference Thursday afternoon outside City Hall in Midwest City. The group is raising awareness about conditions at the Oklahoma County Jail and asking Midwest City, Edmond and Oklahoma City to…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools preparing for bond election
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A school bond election could be on the horizon for the Mid-Del School District. School officials are in the early planning stages for a potential bond election that could be presented to voters in fall 2023. Superintendent Rick Cobb said they are currently determining how much funding could be…
Read MoreBilly Sims BBQ Offers Billy Sims meet and greet
Event in Mustang, Midwest City and Norman Locations Celebrating a new franchisee of Billy Sims Barbecue in Mustang and Norman, and a recent remodel in Midwest City, Billy Sims BBQ is welcoming our loyal guests to a meet and greet and autograph signing with Billy Sims, Heisman Winner, and Former NFL football personality, as well as the…
Read MoreMidwest City turns up pressure on mall
City council declares property blighted, begins urban renewal process By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders recently took a big step towards revitalizing the former Heritage Park Mall property. The city council on Aug. 23 declared the mall property as blighted and agreed to create an urban renewal plan for the area. The Midwest…
Read MoreCouncil approves TIF for north side
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders took final steps to create a tax increment financing district that will be used to spur economic development on the city’s north side. The TIF is expected to generate more than $8 million that will be used for infrastructure improvements and economic incentives to attract industrial…
Read MoreArtist brings environmental message to library
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Susan Schmidt has been making art for as long as she can remember. With a paintbrush in her hand, Schmidt has found her happy place creating portraits of favorite pets, wildlife pieces, and landscapes from trips out West. But these days, she’s using her artistic skills for a higher…
Read MoreCouncil OKs rezoning for Oklahoma Journal project
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Plans to redevelop a historic building in Midwest City took another step forward. J Lou Properties LLC is planning to redevelop the former Oklahoma Journal building, 7430 SE 15th St., and surrounding properties into a mixed-use development that will include multifamily housing, retail, and office space. The city council…
Read MoreCarl Albert picks up big win over Highlanders
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon With only a few returning starters in the lineup, coach Hayden Robbins knew it’d take some time to get her team up to speed. After a rocky start, the No. 8-ranked Lady Titans seem to be hitting their stride. They won four straight matches with their last coming against…
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