Crutcho hosts Back to School Bash and meet the teachers
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon Teachers, students, and parents attended Crutcho’s Back to School Bash. The event was held on Aug.4 from four to six at the Crutcho Schools District. Teachers were waiting eagerly in the classrooms to welcome their new students and parents. Midwest City police was in attendance, helping folks with directions…
Read MoreMid-Del Public Schools welcomes back teachers
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools welcomed back its faculty and staff last week for the start of the new school year. The district hosted an event for first-year teachers and those who are new to the district on Aug. 2 at First Southern Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Superintendent Rick Cobb…
Read MoreThin Blue Line flag sparks debate
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Del City leaders last week held a special meeting to discuss a “Thin Blue Line” flag that flies at the Del City Police Station. The flag, which has been at the police station for several years, is seen as a symbol of unity and support for police officers but also…
Read MoreSalad and Go coming to Del City
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon Del City is getting a new, fresh fast food restaurant. Salad and Go will be setting up shop at the site of the former Del City Chamber of Commerce office near SE 15th St. and S. Sooner Rd. Salad and Go is a healthy take on fast food. The…
Read MoreStudent becomes the teacher
Carl Albert alumna begins career at Mid-Del Schools By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Emily Hooker had plenty of options of where she wanted to start her teaching career. But the answer was simple. Her heart led her home. Hooker, who graduated from Carl Albert High School in 2018, will be starting her career as…
Read MoreDel City opens outdoor fitness court at Patriot Park
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon Del City is offering a new way to exercise. The city recently opened first outdoor exercise equipment at the Patriot Park, 4507 SE 15th St. The exercise equipment offers a full-body workout. It is designed for ages 14 and above. Children younger than 14 years old must be accompanied…
Read MoreDel City celebrates new outdoor fitness court
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon Del City’s new outdoor exercise equipment is officially open to the public. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 22 for the fitness court at Patriot Park. The American Flag on the back of the equipment can be seen by drives on nearby Interstate 40. “We’ve been out…
Read MoreExperienced Lady Titans eyeing title run
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s softball team will have plenty of familiar faces when they open the new season. The Lady Titans return nearly their entire lineup from last year’s state tournament team including their top pitchers and hitters. That strong core has laid the foundation for what coach Dani Dobbs believes…
Read MoreMidwest City softball team welcomes new faces
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City softball team welcomes several new players and coaches to the team this year. One of those new faces is assistant coach Shawver Rogers who described herself as a “Mid-Del kid.” She said that with so many new players this season their team focus is to hustle…
Read MoreDel City softball focused on rebuilding
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City’s softball team might be short on experience this season. The team returns only a few varsity players from a year ago, but their efforts to rebuild are already off to a strong start. “Several kids that were new to our program have come in and made amazing…
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