City leaders postpone police rally, relocate sign
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Efforts to honor local law enforcement went awry last week. City leaders were criticized over decisions to postpone a “Back the Blue” rally and remove a sign that was placed in front of the police department. Mayor Matt Dukes and the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce planned to host a…
Read MoreMid-Del adjusting to changes of new year
District reports no positive cases of virus in first week By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Mid-Del Schools kicked off the new school year last week with students learning both in school and at home through remote and virtual instruction. The district offered both traditional in-person instruction and a virtual academy that is entirely online. All…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Mr. Sibley
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Gerald Sibley has had many birthday celebrations over the years. One hundred and three to be exact. But the longtime Midwest City resident never experienced one like last week. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, members of the Midwest City Rotary Club along with family and friends gathered in Sibley’s driveway to…
Read MoreMidwest City Warren Theatre facing foreclosure
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Warren Theatre in Midwest City is in financial straits less than a year after opening. Arvest Bank is seeking to foreclose on the theatre due to unpaid debts and several liens related to construction of the building. The Arkansas-based bank, which provided financing for the movie complex, filed…
Read MoreThe Lokal bringing Okie Cuisine to Mustang
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A popular Yukon restaurant is coming soon to Mustang. The Lokal will be located in the new Mustang Plaza Shopping Center near Sara Rd. and SH 152. It’s under construction now and located behind the Applebee’s restaurant and in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement. Owners Roger and Kimberley Smith are looking…
Read MoreOPINION: What in the world is that?
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher There’s an unusual looking vehicle popping up in communities like Tuttle, Mustang, Choctaw and Midwest City. It’s not a police car and it’s not a storm chaser. These vehicles are small SUV’s with an odd looking black device mounted on top. The bizarre looking vehicles are parked in random towns all…
Read MoreContact tracing accelerates in Oklahoma
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is ramping up contact tracing efforts with a new COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation call center in Oklahoma City. The purpose of contact tracing is to find the known active COVID-19 cases and quickly get in touch with exposed individuals to ask that…
Read MoreMcCann’s Roofing & Construction has new owners, new products, new outlook
Eric and Sha Brown’s entrance into the construction industry was a whirlwind. In 2018, they got married, bought a house, and were climbing the corporate ladder. Both had successful careers but traveled often and wanted to build a life together. Later that year, a business broker introduced them to Dave McCann of McCann’s Roofing &…
Read MorePalomino’s Mexican restaurant breaks ground
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A popular Mexican restaurant from Stillwater and Joplin, Missouri is coming to Mustang. Palomino’s, an authentic Mexican restaurant, has broke ground at 1404 East State Highway 152. It will be located just south of the Silver Stallion. The restaurant will be over 4,000 square feet with a dinning room, small…
Read MoreNew restaurant opening soon in Tuttle
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A new barbecue restaurant is set to open soon at 151 East Main Street in Tuttle. B-Ray’s BBQ will convert from a food truck operation to a brick and mortar sit down family style restaurant. “We’re going to have all smoked meat. We’ll be doing brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausages, hot…
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