Del City up against clock to find new EMS provider
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Del City officials have 90 days to find a permanent EMS provider before the temporary contract with Pafford EMS expires. On June 21, the City Council approved a 90day extension at the request of Del City Emergency Management Director Brandon Pursell. Under the temporary contract, the City could renew once…
Read MoreA Titan on the field and in the classroom
Longtime Carl Albert educator and coach retires By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Success is no stranger to Carl Albert High School. Its students excel year after year in academics, athletics, fine arts, and other areas. But it is no accident. Dedicated teachers and coaches help students achieve their goals with guidance and support. For…
Read MoreLegislators tour Army’s Fort Leonard Wood
OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon, Brian Hill, R-Mustang, Dick Lowe, R-Amber, and Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, last week took part in an educational tour of U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri led by the Oklahoma Recruiting Battalion. The tour focused on job creation and educational opportunities available to Oklahoma youth that are…
Read MoreChanges to Expect for 2021 Midwest City Tribute to Liberty
Despite possible soggy conditions, Midwest City’s 11thAnnual Tribute to Liberty will move forward this year in Joe B. Barnes Regional Park (Douglas Blvd. and Reno Ave.) on Sunday, July 4. Because some of the traditional event areas are saturated by the week’s storms, visitors should plan for a few changes to the festivities. Tribute…
Read MoreRegal agrees to buy Midwest City Warren Theatre
Midwest City movie theatre to re-open ‘as soon as possible’ By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Warren Theatre plans to reopen again. Regal Entertainment Group has agreed to buy the 10-screen movie theatre and will reopen it “as soon as possible” according to company officials. Arvest Bank currently owns the theatre. Regal…
Read MoreVeteran riding across country makes pit stop in Del City
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Retired Senior Airman Thomas Bird has been taking on the 16,000 mile journey cross country with his 2001 Harley Road King. Last Wednesday he made a pit-stop at Del City’s American Legion Post 73. King served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and now works as a full-time…
Read MoreDel City leaders tout progress at State of the City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City leaders had a lot to say last week at the annual State of the City luncheon. Mayor Floyd Eason touted progress over the past year including numerous projects as well as increased staffing to better serve and engage with the public. “This city is doing better than…
Read MoreA fond farewell to Bonnie
Midwest City and Tinker communities express gratitude to retiring Chamber director By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For more than 30 years, Bonnie Cheatwood has worked behind the scenes organizing events, projects and campaigns for the betterment of Midwest City and Tinker Air Force Base. Last week, the script was flipped. Cheatwood was the center…
Read MoreCongressman seeking earmark for Midwest City water project
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A decade-long ban on congressional earmarks is over. And Midwest City could see the benefits. Congressman Tom Cole is seeking more than $38 million in community project funding in Oklahoma’s 4th District, including $5 million for a water infrastructure project in Midwest City. Midwest City is currently replacing a…
Read MoreTimes newspapers honored by Oklahoma Press Association
The Mustang Times, Tuttle Times and Minco-Union City Times received several honors last weekend at the Oklahoma Press Association’s annual convention and awards banquet at the Sheraton Hotel in Oklahoma City. The papers won a total of 14 awards in the 2020 Better Newspaper Contest which recognizes outstanding work in reporting, photography, advertising, and design.…
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