Midwest City and mall owner heading back to court
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The owner of the Heritage Park Mall and the City of Midwest City appear to be headed back to court. Ahmad Bahreini is appealing numerous fire and building code citations issued by the city for the Heritage Park Mall and adjoining Montgomery Ward building. An Oklahoma County district court…
Read MoreMid-Del Technology Center’s relaunches electrician apprenticeship
Registration deadline is Aug. 2 By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Technology Center is relaunching its electrician apprenticeship program. Enrollment is open for the 18-week program. Classes start on Aug. 2 and end on Dec. 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The total cost of enrollment is $769.…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s Black wins Junior PGA tournament
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Peyton Black had a big week on the golf course. The Carl Albert junior won one Junior PGA tournament and placed in the top five in another. Black took first place at the Lincoln Park Junior tournament last Wednesday at Lincoln Park Golf Club – East Course. She shot…
Read MoreLocal gymnasts shine at national competition
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon A group of local gymnasts shined on the national stage. Tumble Stars, a local gymnastics studio, had several girls place at the AAU National Championships last month in Springfield, Illinois. “There were teams from California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.It is a very big competition,” said Rebekah Morales,…
Read MoreSeveral projects underway in and around City Hall
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Construction is picking up at the Midwest City Municipal Complex. Several projects are underway in and around the city offices. The City Council Chambers are undergoing a renovation project that will improve functionality and accessibility of the public space. Crews started on demolition work on July 5. Sidewalks are…
Read MoreMidwest City leaders looking for solutions to land division troubles
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders are looking to update regulations for subdivisions. The city council last week reviewed proposed changes to the city’s platting process for subdivisions and required improvements to substandard roads and sidewalks. The proposal is designed to help alleviate growing pains associated with development of smaller acreages as well…
Read MoreMid-Del sells Highland Park, puts Jarman back on the market
Community Health Centers of Oklahoma agrees to buy shuttered school for $800k By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools has one less empty school building. The school board voted unanimously last week to sell the shuttered Highland Park Elementary School to a community healthcare group, while rejecting a bid for the former Jarman…
Read MoreCity reaches deal with police, firefighters
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders recently approved labor agreements with the police and firefighter unions. The city reached agreements on multi-year contracts with the two labor unions that include pay raises for police and firefighters. Employees will also be asked to contribute more towards their health benefits. The city council approved…
Read MoreTeriyaki Madness slated for early August opening
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon Teriyaki Madness is coming to Midwest City. The new fast-casual Asian restaurant will open in early August at 5910 SE 15th St. at the Center Marketplace. It is the most recent addition to the shopping center that includes Nash Bird and The Baked Bear. The quick-stop grill specializes in…
Read MoreJohn Conrad Golf Course grand reopening celebration is Friday
On Friday, July 22, City officials are inviting the public to help them celebrate the reopening of Midwest City’s most popular recreational facility, John Conrad Regional Golf Course. To take advantage of the cool early morning hours, the event will begin at 7 a.m. with an open house at the course clubhouse located at 711…
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