Panera Bread moving to new location
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Panera Bread is on the move in Midwest City. But it isn’t going far. The fast-casual restaurant plans to move to the former Steak ‘n Shake building, which is across the street from their current location in Town Center Plaza. Panera Bread is in the process of remodeling the…
Read MoreMustang falls in shootout with Norman
By Bryce McKinnis Contributing Writer Mustang quarterback Tristen Russell had premonitions early in the game Friday night that his Broncos and Norman would be trading shots all night. “From the first quarter, I knew this was how the game was going to play out,” said Russell, who completed 21-of-29 passes against the Tigers for 328…
Read MoreCanada goose hunting season underway at Eagle Lake
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon The 2021 Canada goose hunting season at Eagle Lake in Del City began this week. The annual hunting season is an effort by the city to mitigate the non-migratory geese population at Eagle Lake. The season ends on Sept. 20. Each year, the city council approves a scheduled hunting…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools considering mask mandate
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del School Board will vote on a mask mandate at special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. Under the proposal, all students and staff will be required to wear masks while inside school and administrative buildings and school vehicles including buses. Students and employees will be allowed…
Read MoreDel City High School student arrested for bringing gun to school
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A teen was arrested this morning after officials say he brought a loaded gun to Del City High School. About 7:40 a.m., school administrators stopped the 15-year-old student for having a vape pen on campus. They later searched his backpack and found a gun, according to Del City police.…
Read MorePhysicians Choice Dialysis coming to Del City
Physicians Choice Dialysis (PCD) is proud to announce that construction is nearly complete on its state of the art Del City clinic located at 3200 SE 29th St. The 9,000-square-foot outpatient dialysis center which is scheduled to open in the early fall, will have 21 dialysis stations and multiple PD suites. The clinic is open…
Read MoreHelping one Air Force family turns into a 22-year charity event
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon The 507th Air Refueling Wing’s effort to help an Air Force Reserve family in need has turned into an annual event that has lasted 22 years. In 1998, members of the 507th hosted the first Holiday Spirit Steak Supper, serving a meal at $25 per person. Proceeds from the…
Read MoreDel City increases employee pay
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon The City of Del City has increased pay for its entry level positions and veteran employees. On July 19, the council unanimously passed a three percent increase for positions levels G-1 to G-6 and increased longevity pay for long term employees. Both pay increases went into effect immediately. “We…
Read MoreDel City Chamber lands new director
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Del City Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director. Erin Stevens was recently hired to lead the business organization. “I’m excited to be here and help this chamber and community grow and flourish,” Stevens said. “I’ll be an asset in mutually beneficial partnerships because what it boils…
Read MoreLocal UPS driver recognized for safe driving
By Van Mitchell Contributing Writer Rick Henthorn needed a part-time job to help pay for college when a friend suggested he try working for UPS. Henthorn, who lives in the Mustang area, joined UPS in 1979, and has been driving since 1984. He achieved 35 years driving accident free for UPS in July, and now…
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