Opinion: The growing number of food recalls
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher According to Food Safety Magazine there were 337 food recalls issued last year. That’s a huge number and it can be very serious. The CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) gets sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Here are…
Read MoreDel City selects developer for commercial, residential projects
City council approves letter of intent with RCL Mortgage and Development By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City has found a new developer for a pair of city-owned properties. The city council last week approved a letter of intent with RCL Mortgage and Development Company, who plans to build a commercial development near Scott…
Read MoreDel City Fire Department Purchases New Trucks and Equipment
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer The Del City Fire Department recently purchased two new trucks and new equipment. In January, the department got a new medium duty Rescue Truck for $400,028 and in June bought a new Ladder truck for $1 million dollars. Along with the two new trucks the department also bought new cutters,…
Read MoreMid-Del softball teams kick off season
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The softball season is here for all three Mid-Del high schools. Carl Albert kicked off their season Tuesday at home against Del City. The Lady Titans will return to action Monday when they host Duncan. Del City opened the year against Woodward and Carl Albert. They are scheduled to…
Read MoreMidwest City employees targeted in unemployment fraud
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon When the coronavirus pandemic hit, so did a crime spree. Criminals stole identities and filed fake unemployment claims across the country, including more than 100,000 in Oklahoma. Employees with the City of Midwest City were a popular target for the fraud schemes. The city saw 164 fraudulent claims against…
Read MoreNearly 4,000 students register for virtual learning
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Nearly 4,000 students in Mid-Del Schools will complete their education from home this school year. Mid-Del had just under 4,000 students sign up for the Mid-Del Virtual Academy, the district’s entirely online learning plan, for the 2020-21 school year. This year, the district offered both traditional in-person and virtual options…
Read MoreBilly Sims Burger coming to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A popular restaurant chain is bringing a different flavor to Midwest City. The owners of the Billy Sims Barbecue are opening a new concept called Billy Sims Burger. The fast food burger joint will be located at 6825 SE 29th St. Business partners Jeff Jackson and Billy Sims had…
Read MoreMidwest City hits reset on police and fire training facility
City leaders send bond project back to voters due to ballot mistake, public opposition By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Midwest City will hold off on plans for a police and fire training center after officials learned that the location for the project was incorrectly stated on a bond election approved by voters in 2018. The…
Read MoreCoulter: Save our restaurants before it’s too late
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A brand new national Yelp survey isn’t very good news for the restaurant industry. Sixty percent of restaurants that shut down because of the pandemic are not coming back. Nearly 16,000 U.S. restaurants have closed permanently. Local restaurants employ your neighbors, so supporting a nearby restaurant can strengthen the local economy…
Read MoreLady Broncos eager to return to state tourney
By Stan Moss Contributing Writer The Mustang Lady Broncos volleyball team’s mission is clear this upcoming season: Return to State. This year’s squad doesn’t mince words when talking about the team’s chances of returning to the dance. And neither does head Coach Steven Hajek, who likes his team’s chances this season. “We’re pushing to get…
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