The Burlap Buffalo celebrating third anniversary
By Van Mitchell Contributing Writer In 2017 Jessica Walker and fellow Mustang native Sherry Jones opened their storefront business The Burlap Buffalo Boutique, located at 224 W. State Highway 152. On Nov. 14, the store will celebrate its third anniversary with its annual birthday celebration. “We will give away 25 grab bags to the first…
Read MoreCarl Albert volleyball returns to state
Titans face Skiatook in opening round Monday By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Carl Albert breezed past the competition last week at volleyball regionals. The No. 5 Titans (18-8) beat Lawton Eisenhower and Southeast on Oct. 12 both in straight sets to win the regional title and advance to the Class 5A state tournament. “Our girls…
Read MoreOpinion: Haunted Oklahoma
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Warning! Please don’t read any further if you’re afraid of ghost, ghouls, strange noises or bizarre occurrences. This column is not about fun Halloween entertainment. It’s about investigating real life paranormal activity in Oklahoma. Do not read anymore if that type of subject matter could disturb you. At first…
Read MoreMidwest City police arrest man in shooting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City police arrested one person and are looking for another suspect in separate shootings last week. About 11:45 a.m. last Thursday, police were called to the 300 block of E. Douglas Dr. about a shooting and domestic disturbance. According to an arrest affidavit, 27-year-old William Dale O’Hagan allegedly…
Read MoreCarl Albert rolls Irish in second half
By John Martin Staff Writer Carl Albert’s superb senior signal caller Ben Harris has never lost a football game to the McGuinness Irish. And he wasn’t about to see that domination snapped Friday night even when the cocky Irish bunch led by their quarterback Luke Tarman put 35 points on the scoreboard—in the first half.…
Read MoreOne man’s trash is a fireman’s treasure
Midwest City firefighters train at home slated for demolition By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon There’s an old adage that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. That was certainly the case last week for an old house and a team of firefighters. A developer plans to tear down a house at 8712 E. Main…
Read MoreMasons dedicate cornerstone for Del City Library
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Local Freemasons and the Grand Master Mason of Oklahoma conducted a centuries-old ceremony last week as they dedicated the cornerstone of the new Del City Library. Masonic representatives and local dignitaries attended the Oct. 5 ceremony outside the library construction site at 4330 SE 15th Street. The new building…
Read MoreDeveloper pitches new apartment complex project
Planning commission recommends zoning change requested by developer By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A developer is again looking to build an apartment complex in the Original Mile neighborhood. Jeff Johnson, of J Lou Properties, is proposing to build a 32-unit apartment complex in the 200 blocks of E. Kittyhawk and E. Jacobs drives. The…
Read MoreMid-Del Public Schools Foundation donates money for technology
Joe Groves memorial fund gives $2,600 to MCHS band By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation last week presented money to local schools. The organization donated $30,000 to the school district to purchase technology and equipment. The money will be used to buy 72 Chromebooks with cases, two carts to transport them,…
Read MoreTitans finish strong in regular season
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert volleyball team ended the regular season on a high note last week with a pair of road wins over Shawnee and Piedmont. On Oct. 5, the No. 4 Titans overcame a slow start to beat Shawnee 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-8). “We had a very…
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