Mustang continues storm clean-up efforts
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer More than a month after an October ice storm unleashed havoc on central Oklahoma, several communities continue to deal with the aftermath, as tons of debris are cleared from the area. Mustang’s municipal efforts as of Nov. 23 was about 30% complete, as crews continued the first of two passes…
Read MoreOpinion: COVID-19 has a face – and Mustang suffered a loss in Jim Nowlin
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer It’s easy to get complacent with the novel coronavirus. It’s been going on for so long and in ways it seems Mustang has dodged the worst of it – but then you realize COVID-19 was waiting to show you it doesn’t care where you live or who you are, what…
Read MoreOpinion: Who’s eating all the reindeer corn?
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Halloween might be over but the candy eating is at an all time high. Candy sales are booming during the pandemic. More people are staying home and enjoying their favorite candies all year long. Candy sales have risen above normal levels and are up 3.8% according to the National Confectionary Association.…
Read MoreSwadley’s restarts work on Midwest City restaurant
Project was temporarily paused as company focused on new concept at state parks By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Swadley’s World Famous Bar-B-Q is still coming to Midwest City. The Oklahoma City-based barbeque chain is opening a new location at 6905 SE 29th Street. Work on the building recently resumed after months of inactivity. The…
Read MoreTitans roar into state semifinals
Carl Albert quarterback claims win No. 50 By John Martin Staff Writer The Carl Albert Titan offense is well-documented. And that DRIVE will continue at home as the Titans won the coin toss and gained home the home field advantage for the third straight week. The Carl Albert boys will host Collinsville Friday night at…
Read MoreMidwest City can’t catch Bixby in state semifinals
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon JENKS – Midwest City proved they could run with Bixby last Saturday night in the Class 6A-II football semifinal. But they couldn’t quite catch the defending state champs. The Bombers (8-3) wiped away an early 14-point deficit and continued to nip at the Spartans’ heels in the first half.…
Read MoreMidwest City Beacon holding holiday food drive
Donations accepted at newspaper office and Sooner State Bank By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Beacon staff is asking for support for its sixth annual holiday food drive. During the next couple weeks, the newspaper staff will be collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit the Mid-Del Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted…
Read MoreCandidate filing period set for Dec. 7-9
Del City Council, Mid-Del and Crutcho school board seats up for election in 2021 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Election season is approaching for local school board and city council positions. The Mid-Del School Board will have Office No. 1, a five-year term, up for election. The Crutcho School Board will hold an election…
Read MoreKeeping up with the pandemic
Hospital officials say they’re handling rise in COVID cases By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Oklahoma, many hospitals are struggling to keep up with the influx of patients. AllianceHealth Midwest officials say they’re in good shape now and are preparing additional space for possible surges in cases. “We’re…
Read MoreMustang’s Great Toy Giveaway is Sunday
By Van Mitchell Contributing Writer The Great Toy Giveaway will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Mustang Flowers and Gifts, Inc., located at 208 E. Highway 152 in Mustang. Organizers of the event said they will have all the toys organized and ready to be chosen. Any family, who needs…
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