Eagles soar to victory over Deer Creek, 28-14
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Friday night was homecoming at Robert Kalsu Stadium and Del City put on a show. The Eagles scored 28 unanswered points in the first half and cruised past Deer Creek 28-14 for their first win of the season. “We’re proud of our kids. This is a real resilient group. When…
Read MoreBombers knock off unbeaten Panthers
Defense holds Putnam City North to 40 yards of total offense By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – For a moment it looked like Midwest City could be in a for a battle with Putnam City North last Friday night. The Panthers blocked a punt and recovered the ball near the end zone…
Read MoreSheriff candidates tout experience, plans at debate
Johnson offers “fresh perspective” and Cubit highlights experience in law enforcement By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – Candidates for Oklahoma County Sheriff squared off last Thursday night in a debate at The Auditorium at The Douglass. The event was hosted by NonDoc and News 9. Democrat Wayland Cubit highlighted his experience in…
Read MoreHouse 101: Manger, Scott, Bailey seeking office Nov. 3
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Voters in House District 101 will have three choices on election day. Rep. Robert Manger (R-Oklahoma City) will face Democrat Madeline Scott and Libertarian A.J. Bailey in the general election on Nov. 3. Manger is completing his first term in office after winning the seat in 2018. The retired…
Read MoreHouse 95: Former teachers square off
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A pair of former educators are on the ballot in House 95. Rep. Kelly Albright (D-Midwest City) will face Republican challenger Max Wolfley in the Nov. 3 general election. Albright is completing her first term in office after winning the seat in 2018. She was one of several educators…
Read MoreHouse 94: Fugate, Rodebush meet Nov. 3
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Voters in House 94 will have two choices on election day. Rep. Andy Fugate (D-Oklahoma City) is seeking a second term for the district that includes Del City and parts of south Oklahoma City. Republican Lauren Rodebush is the lone challenger in the race. Fugate said he has helped…
Read More16-year-old surrenders in fatal shooting of 12-year-old
A 16-year-old boy wanted for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy surrendered to authorities last week. Midwest City Police Chief Brandon Clabes said last Friday that the suspect turned himself in to Oklahoma County authorities. On Sept. 30, police were called to the Sand Hills Apartments, 1424 N. Midwest Blvd., about a…
Read MoreMidwest City stamping out apartment grills
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A popular summertime activity is a thing of the past. The Midwest City Fire Department is asking residents to permanently extinguish grills, barbeques and open flame cooking devices at apartment complexes and duplexes. City ordinance prohibits open flame cooking devices within 10 feet of combustible construction, including balconies made…
Read MoreMidwest City Veteran’s Day parade postponed
The City of Midwest City, along with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, announced today that the annual Veteran’s Day Parade scheduled for November 11 has been postponed due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Based on the advice of local medical professionals and the rising hospitalization numbers, we have made the difficult…
Read MoreOpinion: Election Anxiety
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher The presidential election is less than 2 weeks away and anxiety is running extremely high. The term “election stress disorder” is being thrown around to describe how people are feeling about the upcoming election. A new survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 68 percent of Americans said…
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