Wagner, Hurst lead way for Carl Albert at Titan Invitational
By John Martin Midwest City Beacon Sophomore Sarah Hobrecht raced to a No. 11 finish in a time of 25:00.19 in the JV division at the Carl Albert Titan Invitational Cross Country meet Saturday. The Titans hosted more than 300 runners from 30 girls teams and 31 boys team and as usual, things ran like…
Read MoreMidwest City leaders to consider mixed-use development on east side
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Planning Commissioners will consider a mixed-use project that would bring multi-family housing and commercial space to the east side. The proposed development would include nearly 300 new dwelling units – both apartments and townhouses, and commercial space near SE 15th St. and Westminster Rd. The property is…
Read MoreTitans rally past Bombers
Xavier Robinson runs for 4 TDs in comeback win By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon When the game became tied, Midwest City’s favorable position had officially gone awry. Xavier Robinson, Carl Albert’s featured running back, had found a groove with the ball in his hands as he patiently dissected the Midwest City defense at every…
Read MoreEagles continue to roll with win over Booker T. Washington
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A big win in the season opener came with fears of a potential letdown Friday night. But Del City wouldn’t have it. The Eagles (2-0) followed up their impressive debut with a 27-6 victory over Tulsa Booker T. Washington (0-2) at S.E. Williams Stadium. “To go out and beat…
Read MoreMid-Del raises ticket prices for high school sports
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools is raising the price of admission for high school athletics. The district has increased individual ticket prices from $5 to $10 at the gate and $7 online. All online orders include a processing fee. Students and adults can also purchase an all-sports pass that is good…
Read MoreLady Titans claim third place at home tourney
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s volleyball team bounced back from a semifinal loss to finish third in their home tournament last weekend. The Lady Titans lost to Bishop McGuinness (25-20, 25-18) on Saturday morning in the first round of the gold bracket. They later showed resiliency by topping Newcastle in three sets…
Read MoreHit parade continues for Titans
Carl Albert softball team taking control in district play By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s softball team is staying ahead of the class in District 5A-2. The Lady Titans racked up three more district wins last week, beating Duncan and sweeping a road doubleheader with Lawton MacArthur. They won the three games by…
Read MoreNew commander leads sustainment center
By Amy Schiess Air Force Sustainment Center Public Affairs TINKER AIR FORCE BASE – With a promise to devote his full energies to sustaining an environment where all Airmen, whether civilian or military, can reach their full potential, Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins assumed command of the Air Force Sustainment Center Aug. 15 during a…
Read MoreFNB Community Bank employee celebrates 50 years
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Cheryl Ritterskamp didn’t know what she wanted to do after high school. She briefly attended Rose State College but quickly realized it wasn’t for her. “I really did not like college, I was more of a social person,” she said. Her father later helped her get a part-time job…
Read MoreRun, walk or roll for a cause
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon More than a hundred people ran, walked or rolled Saturday morning to support Mid-Del Group Home. The non-profit organization held their annual 5k/Fun Run at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. The event raised more than $20,000 for the Mid-Del Group Home. State Sen. Brenda Stanley helped send the runners…
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