Midwest City issues public mask order
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Council last night approved a public mask ordinance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The emergency order requires people to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while in public places wherever it is not possible to maintain social distance from others. The ordinance went…
Read MorePhotos: Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association All-State
Midwest City’s Christian Cook and Del City’s Nate Goodlow and Demontreal Crutchfield took part in the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association’s large school all-state game Saturday at UCO’s Hamilton Fieldhouse. Cook led all scorers with 22 points but the West lost 89-84. Crutchfield finished with 7 points and Goodlow had 6 points.
Read MoreMidwest City considering mask ordinance
City Council to vote on public mask order on Tuesday By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City is the latest community in the metro to consider making face masks mandatory in public. The city council will consider an emergency ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. City Manager Tim Lyon said the proposal is in response to an…
Read MoreMustang man accused of threatening to kill officer
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer A Mustang man faces potential criminal complaints, after an alleged July 12 burglary that culminated in him threatening to kill a police officer. Thirty-eight-year-old Jesse Thomas Croisant stands accused of first degree burglary, intimidating or threatening a state witness and public intoxication. Those complaints came after dispatchers directed Mustang officer…
Read MoreBrotherhood Garage helping keep vehicles on the road
By Van Mitchell Contributing Writer Brandon Crusha served two tours in AR Ramadi Iraq with 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment Kilo Company 2nd platoon. Kilo Company’s motto was “Brotherhood” meaning everyone takes care of each other. Crusha has carried on that motto through his automotive business, Brotherhood Garage, located at 303 South Ranchwood Boulevard in…
Read MorePocket change is the new toilet paper
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic we had a shortage in toilet paper, hand sanitizer, masks, cleaning supplies and even meat. Now you can add pocket change to that list. The pandemic has created an unexpected nationwide shortage of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. Big-name retailers and fast food restaurants…
Read MoreUnemployment events in Midwest City help 5,000 Oklahomans
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission helped about 5,000 people receive unemployment benefits at in-person, socially distanced events this month at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City. The OESC hosted the events in Midwest City on July 1-2, July 6-9, and July 13-14. Additional events were scheduled at the Tulsa Fairgrounds last Wednesday and Thursday…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools selling Jarman Middle School
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A for sale sign is going up at Jarman Middle School. The Mid-Del School Board hired a commercial realty firm to sell the 76-year-old school building. Superintendent Rick Cobb said the district wants to sell the unused building at 5 W. MacArthur Dr. as part of the middle school consolidation.…
Read MoreTinker teams up with OU
Partnership to improve aerospace technology and educational opportunities By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Leaders from Tinker Air Force Base and the University of Oklahoma last week signed an educational partnership agreement to provide educational opportunities for students and faculty in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Brig. Gen. Jeff King, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commander,…
Read MoreJuly sales tax report provides pleasant surprise
Midwest City sees 13.21% increase in sales tax revenue for July By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City received some good news to start the new fiscal year. Sales and use tax collections increased by double digits in July compared to 2019. According to the city’s monthly report, Midwest City received $3,729,411 in sales tax…
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