Intermission ends at Midwest City Warren Theatre
Regal reopens movie theatre after more than year-long closure By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The long wait is over. After more than a year of shuttered doors, silent theatres and uncertainty, the Midwest City Warren Theatre is back in business. Regal Cinemas recently purchased the 10-screen movie theatre and reopened it last week. The…
Read MoreMidwest City Rotary Club installs new officers
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Rotary Club recently welcomed new officers and celebrated past ones. Austin Fisher was sworn in as president for 2021-22 replacing outgoing president James “Chili” McQuillar. Before handing over the gavel, McQuillar thanked those who served on the board during a challenging past year. “Even in the…
Read MoreHealy named head coach at Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Del City High School volleyball team begins practice this week. And they’ll do so with a new head coach. Aspen Healy will lead the Eagles this year after serving as assistant in 2020. “I’m super pumped about coaching this team,” Healy said. “I want Del City volleyball to…
Read MoreMidwest City senior balancing busy summer
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Summer has not provided much of a break for Taniya Looney. The Midwest City High School senior has spent much of her break honing her skills on the basketball court or track. Looney is a standout basketball player and sprinter for Midwest City. She is coming off an impressive…
Read MoreBeautification Committee seeking entries for Eagle Pride competition
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon The Del City Beautification committee is taking nominations for the annual city-wide Eagle Pride lawn and garden competition. Nominations will be accepted until July 16. The annual competition was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Eagle Pride beautification program awards Del City residents who have maintained…
Read MoreMotocross track gets green light
Del City approves special use permit for controversial motocross track By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A motocross track could be making its way to Del City. After nearly two hours of debate, city leaders gave the green light for a controversial motocross track on city-owned property near E. Reno Ave. and Vickie Dr. The…
Read MorePreliminary state test results now available to students, families
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education has released preliminary state test results through a secure online portal. The Parent/Student Portal gives access to individual scores for the Oklahoma School Testing Program. Students across the state took part in the OSTP this past spring. Results for students in Grades 3-8 will be available on the portal. However, if students took the assessment on…
Read MoreOklahoma awarded grant for I-40 Douglas project
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Improvements to the I-40 and Douglas Blvd. interchange could happen earlier than expected thanks to a $50 million federal grant. The U.S. Department of Transportation last week announced it will provide funding for the highway project as part of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program. The…
Read MoreMidwest City hosts Tribute to Liberty
By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer The city of Midwest City hosted its annual Tribute to Liberty celebration Sunday evening at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. The Fourth of July event included live music from an Andrews Sisters tribute and Souled Out, as well as food trucks and fireworks. The city also awarded the winners of…
Read MoreTinker AFB welcomes new commanders
Sebren and Coyle take reins of 72nd and 552nd By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Tinker Air Force Base welcomed new leaders during a pair of recent change of command ceremonies. Col. G. Hall Sebren Jr. succeeded Col. Paul Filcek as commander of the 72nd Air Base Wing, and Col. Keven Coyle succeeded Col. Alain…
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