Residents demand action after cat killings
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon After a series of cat killings in one Del City neighborhood, residents are frustrated that not more has been done. Residents showed up at the Aug. 4 city council meeting to describe months of living in fear of a group of dogs that have been caught on camera killing…
Read MoreNew teacher comes full circle
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For Jasmine Cotton, stepping into her fifth-grade classroom at Barnes Elementary feels more like coming home than starting a new job. “Mid-Del has been super welcoming,” she said. “It feels like being at home, because I know a majority of the people here.” One of those familiar faces is…
Read MorePolice show school spirit
Wrapped SRO vehicles symbolize partnership with schools By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools and the Midwest City Police Department are putting their partnership on display—literally—with newly wrapped vehicles for school resource officers stationed at Midwest City and Carl Albert high schools. The vehicles, which feature custom designs unique to each school, were…
Read MoreMid-Del athletes shine at OCA All-State Games
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Several recent Mid-Del graduates showcased their talents at the Oklahoma Coaches Association’s All-State Games last week. The annual event featured top high school seniors from across the state competing in golf, swimming, volleyball, basketball, tennis, wrestling, and football. Most competitions took place July 28–31 at venues throughout the Tulsa…
Read MoreSports complex preparing for expansion
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders approved plans to expand two of the city’s newest public facilities. The city council accepted a master agreement and two task orders with C.H. Guernsey & Co. totaling $613,550 for design work the next phase of the Multi-Purpose Athletic Complex (MAC) and modifications to the Police/Fire…
Read MoreMid-Del unveils plans for multi-purpose facilities
School board asks architects to tweak design for Del City By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del School Board reviewed designs for the multi-purpose facilities planned for all three high schools as part of ongoing bond projects. Architects with MA+ Architecture presented updated renderings and floor plans for projects at Midwest City, Carl Albert,…
Read MoreMidwest City continues systematic apartment code enforcement program
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials are continuing a proactive approach to improving the condition of apartment complexes and mobile home parks through a citywide code enforcement initiative. City officials are in year three of the multi-year program, which involves systematic inspections and follow-ups at every multi-family property across the city. The…
Read MoreChicken Salad Chick bringing fresh flavors to Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Chicken Salad Chick is bringing its popular Southern-style fare to Del City with a new restaurant set to open in the former Carl’s Jr. building at 5550 Tinker Diagonal Street. Del City Economic Development Director Kyle Gandy said building permits were approved last month, and crews quickly began gutting…
Read MoreTinker AFB gives update on expansion plans
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Tinker Air Force Base is planning nearly $2 billion in infrastructure upgrades and expansions to meet the growing needs of the U.S. military and strengthen ties with the local community, base officials announced this week. Retired Col. Stephanie Wilson, base civil engineer for the 72nd Air Base Wing, outlined…
Read MoreTinker and the Primes marks 20 Years of aerospace collaboration
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Military, government, and industry leaders gathered last week for the 20th annual Tinker and the Primes conference, a three-day event focused on strengthening partnerships that support national defense and Oklahoma’s growing aerospace sector. Hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce at the Reed Conference Center, the conference connects…
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