Midwest City man mowing lawn killed by truck
A 59-year-old man was killed Saturday afternoon after being hit by a commercial truck while mowing his front yard. Officers responded to the 13000 block of Red Oak Drive in reference to an injury accident around 1 p.m. When they arrived, they found James R. Johnson pinned underneath a commercial box truck. Johnson died at…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools report COVID-19 cases
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools reported its first positive cases of COVID-19 for the new school year. In a weekly report issued last Friday, officials said there were seven known positive cases of the virus from Aug. 31 – Sept. 4. The cases include students, teachers, support staff and administrators. Officials said…
Read MoreConstruction begins on I-40 bridge projects
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A long-awaited road project is finally here. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is replacing six I-40 bridges in the Mid-Del area, five of which are structurally deficient. The bridges over Crutcho Creek, SE 15th St. and Sooner Rd. have all required significant maintenance in recent years, including several emergency repairs.…
Read MoreRagin Cajun serves up New Orleans cuisine
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher New Orleans style cooking is coming soon to the area. The Ragin Cajun is opening up a seafood restaurant and fresh seafood market at 1701 S Mustang Rd. It’s located behind the 7 Eleven in the Mustang Crossing shopping center. The owner grew up in the south and knows what…
Read MoreOpinion: Who wants to be a substitute?
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher There’s another shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic and it’s one you’re probably not thinking about. School has started and we have a nationwide substitute teacher shortage. And it’s happening right now in Oklahoma. Substitute teachers are needed to work in classrooms usually because somebody’s sick. Who’s going to…
Read More5K9 fun run a success
By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer More than 30 runners took part in a 5K run fundraiser to buy a new K9 officer for the Midwest City Police Department last Saturday at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. The event was sponsored by the Midwest City Police Department Awards Committee and the Midwest City Citizens Police Academy…
Read MoreState lawmaker leading interim study on teacher training
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A state lawmaker from Midwest City is looking into how the state trains and recruits new teachers as part of an interim study. State Rep. Kelly Albright and Rep. John Waldron are leading the study on new teacher training. “We want to examine current practices for teacher training, identify gaps,…
Read MoreCarl Albert falls in class of top ranked teams
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor OKLAHOMA CITY – On paper, Carl Albert’s game against Mount St. Mary was a clash between the top two teams in Class 5A. On the court, that is exactly how it played out last Thursday night. The No. 2-ranked Lady Titans pushed top-ranked St. Mary to the brink but couldn’t…
Read MoreBombers finish strong in opener
Irvin throws winning score with 33 seconds left By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor MOORE – All’s well that ends well. And for Midwest City, that meant a win last Friday night in their season opener against Westmoore. The Bombers shook off a rocky start, injuries, and adversity for a 27-20 win at Moore School Stadium.…
Read MoreMidwest City Rotary Club pitches in for K-9 officer
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor When members of the Midwest City Rotary Club heard about a need for the Midwest City Police Department, they jumped at the chance to help. The group last Friday morning donated $2,000 to help purchase a new K-9 officer for the police department. Rotary Club president James “Chili” McQuillar, Mayor…
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