Opinion: What is a Blessing Box?
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher There’s a little red box that just popped up in Union City. Matter of fact, these boxes are popping up in towns all across Oklahoma. What are these boxes and who are they for? “Take what you need, leave what you can, always be blessed,” reads a sign posted on most…
Read MoreYouth baseball complex renovation more costly than expected
City council approves $398,000 supplement for Reed Baseball Complex bond project By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders recently approved an amended construction contract to renovate the Reed Baseball Complex. The City Council awarded the $2.24 million contract to MacHill Construction during a regular meeting on Aug. 25. MacHill Construction was hired by the…
Read MoreTitans second half surge drops MWC
By John Martin Staff Writer The Carl Albert Titans were not a happy bunch as they trekked into the locker room at halftime of their season opener in Gary Rose Stadium against neighboring Midwest City Friday night. Mason Still and his defensive buddies were upset that the explosive Bombers had put three touchdowns on the…
Read MoreCarl Albert volleyball knocks off top 10 teams on the road
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Carl Albert volleyball team continued a tough stretch in their schedule with wins over a pair of top 10 teams. They held off No. 4-ranked El Reno 3-2 on Aug. 31 and blanked No. 7 Lawton MacArthur 3-0 on Sept. 3. The Lady Titans overcame a slow start against…
Read MoreBombers fizzle in second half against Carl Albert
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Not many teams have led Carl Albert at halftime in recent years. Midwest City rattled the four-time defending state champions in the first half last Friday night. With 25 seconds left before the break, DeAngelo Irvin Jr. found Xavier Lee-Jackson open for a 43-yard touchdown and a 20-14 lead at…
Read MoreDel City improves fire protection rating
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Some homeowners in Del City will see their insurance rates decrease due to improved safety ratings for the city’s fire protection. Chief Brandon Pursell last week announced that the department improved its Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating to a 2 from a previous rating of 3. He said the improved…
Read MoreMidwest City construction permits declined last month
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City construction permits cooled off in August after totaling more than $10 million in the previous two months combined. The city issued permits totaling $1,770,558 last month, including eight new single-family homes valued at $1.09 million. That was down from 16 home permits in July and the second lowest…
Read MoreFederal judge partially dismisses mall owner’s lawsuit against Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A federal judge partially dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of the Heritage Park Mall against City of Midwest City and several of its employees. Ahmad Bahreini, president of ABAB Inc., alleges that Midwest City and city employees have interfered with ownership of the Heritage Park Mall and Montgomery…
Read MoreChoctaw sweeps Midwest City on senior night
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Choctaw volleyball team made sure senior night was a special one. Lady Yellowjackets topped rival Midwest City 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-10) last Thursday evening at Choctaw High School. Choctaw took control in the first set with help from seniors Josie Thomas, Quytana Bateson, Jacey Simons, Logan Hausman and Mackenzie…
Read MoreDel City has tough luck on the road
Eagles fall to Booker T. Washington 15-13 in season opener By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Del City’s season began with heartbreak in Tulsa. Trailing Booker T. Washington by eight points late in the game, the Eagles needed a touchdown and a two-point conversion to force overtime. They got the first part of the equation when…
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