Longtime Mid-Del educator celebrates100th birthday
From WWII service to Mid-Del Schools, McAllister leaves lasting legacy By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A longtime Mid-Del educator and Navy veteran became the state’s newest centenarian. Dr. Vernon F. McAllister celebrated his 100th birthday Sept. 5 along with family, friends and community leaders at Tealridge Retirement Community in Edmond. McAllister was born Sept.…
Read MoreMidwest City launches parks and trails study
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Council recently approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for up to $294,800 to develop a comprehensive Parks and Trails Master Plan. City officials say the plan will help prioritize improvements across the city’s parks and trail system and ensure that community input guides investment…
Read MoreCommunity Improvement Grant Program applications now open
The Memorial Hospital Authority is pleased to announce the opening of the Community Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025–26. Grant applications will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 29. Completed applications must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. The purpose of the Midwest City Community Improvement Grant Program is to fund effective projects that improve quality…
Read MoreUpdates from Washington
Tom Cole highlights tax cuts, border security and defense priorities By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon U.S. Rep. Tom Cole told local residents and business leaders last week that Congress is navigating one of the most dramatic and consequential periods he has seen during his time in Washington, with high stakes for both the nation…
Read MoreGranny’s Kitchen coming to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest Beacon Midwest City residents will soon have a new spot for homestyle breakfast and lunch. Granny’s Kitchen, a popular Oklahoma-based restaurant, is opening a new location at 433 Planet Ct., near Tinker Diagonal and SE 29th St. The family-style restaurant is known for its hearty breakfasts, chicken-fried steak, fluffy pancakes, and…
Read MoreCarl Albert teacher wins national Simple Modern contest
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert High School teacher Brianna Jennings was recognized as one of 10 winners in the nationwide Simple Modern Stock Your School competition. Jennings was selected from more than 3,200 nominations and received over 100,000 votes from across the country. The school celebrated the achievement Friday morning during a…
Read MoreMidwest City stays hot, wins home tourney
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s softball team is putting together one of its best starts in recent memory. The Lady Bombers are 11-1 to begin the season, thanks to lights-out pitching, timely hitting, and strong defense. “The girls are playing really well, they’re starting to hit well, their defense is spectacular, and…
Read MoreTitans dominate Bombers
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert opened their season in commanding fashion Friday night, rolling past rival Midwest City 41-8 at Jim Darnell Stadium. The win gave the Titans (1-0) bragging rights, but head coach Mike Dunn wasn’t satisfied with the performance. “It was so sloppy. That was the first thing that I…
Read MoreEagles strike down Booker T. Washington
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon The Del City Eagles used a dominant ground game and opportunistic defense to overpower the Booker T. Washington Hornets, 38-7, in their home opener. Del City (1-1) ran for 193 yards and scored six touchdowns, including two long punt returns, to bounce back from last week’s tough loss to…
Read MoreLady Titans win home meet, boys take runner-up
By John Martin Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert Lady Titans captured the team championship at the annual Titan Invitational Cross Country meet on Tuesday. The CA girls also won the JV Division while the Titan boys were runnerup to cross country power Edmond Memorial in the varsity boys race. Piper Mitchell finished second in…
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