Community meeting planned for sale of Jarman Middle School
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools will host a community meeting Thursday night to discuss plans to sell the former Jarman Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Jarman, 5 McArthur Drive. All attendees must wear a face mask and observe social distancing. People can also watch the meeting virtually…
Read MoreDel City leaders putting focus on customer service
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City leaders are trying to make City Hall a friendlier place. Mayor Floyd Eason said the city is focusing on improving customer service and communication with residents. “When you come to City Hall, we want you to leave in at least as good of a mood as when…
Read MoreMidwest City going ‘Dutch’
Oregon coffee shop chain opening location on SE 15th By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A popular West Coast drive-thru coffee chain is coming to Midwest City. Dutch Bros Coffee plans to open a location at 5916 SE 15th St., near SE 15th St. and Warren Dr. It will be the Oregon-based company’s first location…
Read MoreMid-Del revises coronavirus plan
School district keeps four-day schedule; sets new parameters for use of remote learning By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools has modified its coronavirus plan to add internal benchmarks for when students would stop attending in-person classes four days a week. The school board approved changes to the district’s Return to Learn Plan at…
Read MoreDel City falls to Bixby in second round
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer The Del City football team saw their season end last week with a 63-27 loss to defending state champion Bixby in the Class 6A-II playoffs. Del City faced a tough match-up Friday night. The Bixby Spartans are ranked number 1 in the state and number 40 nationally. The Spartans came…
Read MoreBombers advance to state semifinals with rare win over Tulsa Washington
Midwest City to face Bixby on Saturday By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City didn’t let a rocky start hold them back last Friday night against Tulsa Booker T. Washington in the Class 6A-II state football playoffs. The Bombers fell behind early when sophomore quarterback DeAngelo Irvin Jr. threw an interception that was returned…
Read MoreCarl Albert continues ‘Drive for Five’
Titans rumble past Ardmore By John Martin Staff Writer The Carl Albert Titans’ quest for a fifth consecutive OSSAA Class 5A State Championship moved one step closer Friday night at Gary Rose Stadium with a 49-14 romp past Ardmore in the state quarterfinals. The District Champion Titans will be at home Friday night against Bishop…
Read MoreHarris notches 50th start for Titans
By John Martin Staff Writer LAWTON – Ben Harris had his 50th consecutive start as the Titan quarterback, continued his mastery over Lawton Ike Friday night, leading Carl Albert to a rather pedestrian 31-0 victory over the Eagles at Cameron Stadium. In his four-year career against Lawton Ike, Ben has enjoyed 49-0, 56-8 and 62-0…
Read MoreMidwest City showing true colors for Veterans Day
Residents, business owners encouraged to fly flags this week for Veterans Day By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City will not get to honor veterans with a parade this Veterans Day. But residents and business owners can show their support by decking the city in red, white and blue this week. The City of Midwest…
Read MoreVolleyball players earn all-state honors
Carl Albert’s Hunter and Choctaw’s Thomas named to all-state team By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A pair of local high school volleyball players received all-state honors. Carl Albert’s Marlee Hunter and Choctaw’s Josie Thomas were both named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State volleyball team. The seniors will represent the Large West squad in…
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