Longtime police chief stepping down
Midwest City police Chief Brandon Clabes is retiring after 21 years as the city’s top law enforcement officer. Clabes announced he is stepping down to accept a position as director of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). He started his career with the city as a patrol officer in 1979 after graduating…
Read MorePolice arrest suspect in 7-Eleven shooting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City police today arrested a man accused of shooting two people inside a 7-Eleven store last Monday night. The incident happened about 11:11 p.m. on Monday, March 15 at the store at 1821 S. Air Depot Blvd. When police arrived on scene, they found two people with gunshot…
Read MoreState Basketball: Titans go out on top
Carl Albert beats Lawton MacArthur for third state title By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon TULSA – The Carl Albert boys have quietly been the team to beat in Class 5A this season. And they made sure it never happened. The No. 1-ranked Titans capped a stellar season by throttling No. 3 Lawton MacArthur 72-49…
Read MoreState Basketball: Eagles rise to the challenge
Del City boys hold off top-ranked Edmond Memorial in state championship By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon TULSA – One year made a world of difference for the Del City boys basketball team. Last year, the No. 2 Eagles were at a low. The team saw their best chance at a state championship in four…
Read MoreBombers can’t upset top-ranked Norman
Broadcaster’s use of racial slur draws national condemnation By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon SAPULPA – The Midwest City girls had a tough draw in the Class 6A basketball state tournament as they faced top-ranked Norman in the first round last Thursday. Despite a relentless effort, the Bombers couldn’t pull off the upset and lost…
Read MoreCarl Albert girls fall to Tahlequah at state
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon TULSA – The Carl Albert girls chased but could never catch Tahlequah last Thursday in the opening round of the Class 5A state tournament. The Titans narrowed the deficit to three points on several occasions, but the No. 2-ranked Tigers prevailed with a 63-47 win at Tulsa Memorial High…
Read MoreCouncil approves new hospital lease
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Council last week approved a deal to allow SSM Health Care of Oklahoma to sublease and operate the city’s hospital. The agreement was approved more than 1 ½ years after initial discussion began. In December, SSM Health Oklahoma reached an agreement with Community Health Systems, Inc.…
Read MoreLongtime chamber director retiring
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Bonnie Cheatwood has been an important figure in the Midwest City community for years. But the longtime head of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce recently announced she plans to step down after nearly 20 years as executive director. “There is a saying that you’ll know when it’s time,”…
Read MoreJones to lead Del City football team
Robert Jones has been named the new football head coach and athletic director at Del City High School. Jones has been the Eagles defensive coordinator for the past four seasons. He also serves as head strength and conditioning coach and boys track coach. The Mid-Del School Board approved the promotion Monday at their monthly meeting.…
Read MoreLocal basketball teams open Area tournament at home
By John Martin Staff Writer Both Carl Albert boys and girls and the Del City boys will continue to enjoy home court advantage as the 2021 OSSAA Area basketball tournaments continue this weekend while the Bombers from Midwest City will only have to journey to Del City to continue their quest for a berth in…
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