Mustang academic data underscores district’s challenges, successes
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer The novel coronavirus has perhaps been particularly challenging for students and their families – and the educators dedicated to preparing them for their future. New data released by Mustang Public School District shows how virtual and distance learning, among other impacts of COVID-19, have affected student proficiency. That data was…
Read MoreAre you REAL ID Ready?
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Is your driver’s license set to expire soon? Did you know most tag agencies are booked up for months and only taking appointments? Beginning October 1, 2021, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to…
Read MoreJT’s Garage offering diagnostics with a discount
By Jayson Knight [email protected] Jeff Tate owns and operates JT‘s Garage, located at 7820 Newcastle Rd. in Oklahoma City. Tate, 39, is an experienced mechanic who has been doing the job for the last 15 years, and he’s been working on vehicles regularly throughout his life. “I’ve built Harleys and worked on Hotrods since I was…
Read MoreMid-Del School District sees $2.3 million decrease in state aid
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Mid-Del School District will see a nearly $2.3 million reduction in state aid this fiscal year due to a midyear adjustment to its funding. The district’s initial allocation of state aid totaled about $47 million, according to state education department records. But as a result of the annual midyear…
Read MoreCarl Albert swimmers take top three at Yukon Invitational
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor EDMOND – Carl Albert swimmers cracked the top three last weekend at the Yukon Invitational The Titans finished second in the boys team standings, and Lady Titans took third in the girls competition on Saturday at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center. Shawnee won the girls team title with 345 points,…
Read MoreDel City builds new fishing pier at Eagle Lake
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Del City unveiled a new fishing pier at Eagle Lake earlier this month. This is the first fishing pier built at Eagle Lake. The city first built a boat ramp around four years ago that is still in place at the lake. The fishing pier was donated and…
Read MorePolice investigate break-in at FOP lodge
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City police are investigating a recent break-in at the fraternal order of police lodge. A burglar allegedly smashed two porch lamps near the front door and broke a window on the south side of the building, said Assistant Police Chief Sid Porter. Police do not believe the suspect…
Read MoreMid-Del wrestlers place at Malcolm Wade Invitational
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del wrestlers claimed medals last week at the Malcolm Wade Invitational at Carl Albert High School. At least one wrestler from each school reached the tournament finals during the two-day event. The host Titans had eight placers at their tournament – half who placed second at their weight class,…
Read MoreSchools continue remote learning Wednesdays
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del students will continue with remote learning on Wednesdays through the end of February. Superintendent Rick Cobb, speaking at last week’s school board meeting, said the district will continue using remote learning on Wednesday through the end of February. Decisions about the future will be made on a month…
Read MoreTinker closing main gate for construction
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Motorists can expect more traffic delays around Tinker Air Force Base. Officials last week announced plans to close the Tinker Gate for upgrades. The main gate off Air Depot Blvd. will be closed beginning Jan. 28 at 9:30 p.m. and is not expected to reopen until January 2022. To…
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