Mid-Del Schools graduates more than 800 seniors
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – More than 800 high school seniors transformed into high school graduates Saturday during the Mid-Del School District’s commencement ceremonies. Midwest City, Carl Albert and Del City high schools each held their graduation ceremonies at Jim Norick Arena at the State Fairgrounds. Rick Cobb, superintendent of Mid-Del…
Read MoreRecycling options could be headed to Del City
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer The decade-long debate over providing recycling services for Del City residents may soon be resolved. On May 12, the city announced that Recyclops began taking signups for residential recycling in Del City. The company needs 100 signups to launch the service. At press time, 20 residents have signed up. The…
Read MoreHigh school graduations set for Saturday, May 22
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The big day is almost here for high school seniors. Mid-Del Schools will host commencement ceremonies for its three high schools Saturday at Jim Norick Arena at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Midwest City High School’s graduation will be first at 10 a.m., followed by Carl Albert High…
Read MoreChamber announces new director
The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce will soon have a new leader. The chamber executive board recently announced the hiring of Marcy Jarrett as its new executive director. Jarrett, currently the director of Visit Enid, will replace Bonnie Cheatwood, who announced her retirement in March, after serving in the role for 20 years. Jarrett is…
Read MoreLongtime Midwest City band director retires
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Music has been part of John Davis’ life for about as long as he can remember. For nearly the past four decades, he has helped foster that love of music with students at Midwest City High School. But this class of band students will be his last as he…
Read MoreMidwest City breaks ground on new park
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders celebrated the city’s past and future Saturday morning as they held a “groundbreaking” ceremony for the future W.P. Bill Atkinson Park. The city’s newest park will be located north of Town Center Plaza in the heart of the Original Mile neighborhood that Atkinson developed in 1942.…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity project approved
Midwest City approves replat; denies waiver for required street improvements By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders last week approved a proposal from Habitat for Humanity of Central Oklahoma to build 10 houses on the city’s north side but denied a waiver for required street improvements as part of the development. Habitat for…
Read MoreSister, Sister
Hawkins and Davison sisters lead Titans to postseason By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert girls soccer team has a bit of a family feel this season. Two pairs of sisters have played a key role in leading the Titans to an 8-4 record and second place finish in their district. Senior Ally…
Read MoreTennis: Carl Albert girls win share of regional title
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert girls tennis team won a share of the regional championship Monday afternoon at Heritage Hall. Carl Albert and host Heritage Hall tied for first place in the state tournament qualifier. The Titans advanced to the Class 5A State Tournament in all four positions, including a pair…
Read MoreUnique literacy program helps students at Midwest City Middle School
When it comes to helping students improve their reading skills, Midwest City Middle School is not afraid to think outside the box. The school recently partnered with Gregory the Second, an Oklahoma artist, poet and musician for a unique literacy program called Poetry and Chill. The innovative six-week interactive program integrated poetry, writing, and music…
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