Mid-Del swimmers find summer home
High school teams hold summer workouts at Del City public pool By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Finding pool time can be a challenge for Mid-Del high school swimmers. Especially in the offseason. But they have discovered a new summer home at Eagle Harbor Aquatic Center in Del City. For the past two months, the swimmers…
Read MoreScooter’s Coffee coming to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A new coffee shop is coming to Midwest City. Scooter’s Coffee is opening a drive-thru location at 1865 S. Douglas Blvd., in the parking lot between Henry Hudson’s and S&B’s Burger Joint. “Scooter’s Coffee was born in the Midwest, so Oklahoma in general was a natural fit to continue our…
Read MoreNew commercial development bringing retro feel to Midwest City
Center Marketplace lines up Nashbird, Baked Bear, Smoothie King and Pearle Vision Midwest City continues to see commercial development along SE 15th Street. Developers and city leaders recently broke ground on Center Marketplace, a multi-tenant shopping center at the southeast corner of SE 14th Street and Warren Drive, across the street from the Sooner Shopping…
Read MoreHousing market stays healthy through pandemic
Demand remains high in eastern Oklahoma County By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The coronavirus has slowed many businesses. The local housing market is not one of them. Home sales remain strong in eastern Oklahoma County and the metro. “After that second week of the shutdown, it’s like someone opened the floodgates,” said Shane Willard with…
Read MoreMidwest City requiring masks for restaurant, bar employees
New mask requirement effective through Sept. 30 By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Workers at Midwest City restaurants and bars must now wear masks after the city manager announced new restrictions last Friday to slow the spread of COVD-19. City Manager Tim Lyon issued the mandate due to recent increases in infection rates and hospitalizations. “Since…
Read MoreMid-Del middle schools on the move
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A new classroom addition at Del City Middle School is starting to feel like home. Construction of the new 35,000-square-foot building wrapped up last month and crews have been moving in furniture and equipment. “We’re slowly moving things in and trying to make the buildings look as nice as possible,”…
Read MoreBuilding projects reshape Rose State campus
Student union, new student housing to open next month By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Campus is looking different at Rose State College. The school is nearing completion on two major building projects – a 48,000-square-foot student union and the second phase of the student housing complex. Both are expected to open next month for the…
Read MorePolice officer injured in vehicle accident
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A Midwest City police officer was injured in an accident Sunday afternoon near NE 10th St. and Douglas Blvd. Assistant Chief Sid Porter said about 2:30 p.m., an officer was driving northbound on Douglas Blvd. when she was hit by another driver who failed to stop. “The subject ran through…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools offering options for traditional and virtual learning this fall
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Mid-Del School Board tonight approved a plan for reopening schools next month that includes options for traditional in-person instruction and virtual online learning. Superintendent Rick Cobb presented the “Return to School” plan during a socially distanced meeting at the Mid-Del Technology Center. School is scheduled to begin Aug. 14.…
Read MoreApplebee’s closes due to COVID-19
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Another restaurant has closed because of the coronavirus. The Mustang Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 1020 E. State Highway 152, has temporarily closed after two employees tested positive for COVID-19. A sign on the front door read “We are currently closed for deep cleaning and restaurant maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience…
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