Mid-Del approves $146.5M budget
Budget include step raises for employees By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Mid-Del School Board last week approved a fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the district totaling more than $146.5 million. The board voted unanimously June 8 to approve the budget. The spending plan is about $6 million more than the current $139.9 million budget.…
Read MoreSales tax collections show promise
Midwest City use tax collections up 47% in June By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City officials were pleasantly surprised last week when they received the June sales tax distribution from the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Local businesses have been hit hard by the COVD-19 pandemic and that was expected to carry over to city government,…
Read MoreElks Lodge keeping Flag Day tradition alive
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Countless events and celebrations have been canceled or altered due to the coronavirus. When it came to honoring the American flag, the Elks Lodge No. 1890 chose the latter. The group celebrated the history and significance of the red, white and blue Sunday afternoon during their annual Flag Day ceremony.…
Read MoreSummer workouts underway at Mid-Del
Students, coaches adapting to new guidelines for COVID-19 By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Local high school students returned to the football fields, gyms and weight rooms last week for summer workouts. Mid-Del Schools began phase one of its reopening of athletic facilities June 8. The district is allowing students and coaches to work out on…
Read MoreRose State College adding volleyball
School hosting varsity tryouts June 27 By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Rose State College will have a new sport on campus this fall. The school is adding women’s volleyball to its athletic program beginning in 2020-21 school year. “We’ve been looking to grow our sports for some time and Dr. (Jeanie) Webb has been very…
Read MoreMidwest City firefighter dies in off-duty accident
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City firefighters are mourning the loss of one of their own. Lt. Eddie Ellis died unexpectedly Friday following an off-duty accident involving an all-terrain vehicle, officials said. Ellis, 42, had been a firefighter for more than 16 years. He joined the Midwest City Fire Department in September of 2003.…
Read MoreAT&T gives boost to Mid-Del Food Pantry
Telecommunications company donates $2,121 to help during COVID-19 pandemic By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Companies across the state are stepping up their efforts help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. AT&T Oklahoma did just that last week. The telecommunications company, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Business Roundtable, last Friday provided a check for $2,121…
Read MoreMidwest City police investigating fatal shooting
Midwest City police are investigating a fatal shooting early this morning near NE 10th Street and Midwest Blvd. At 2:27 a.m., officers responded to the Fairfax Apartments, 7831 NE 10th St., about a possible shooting. Police learned that Nicosha Nelson, 25, had just returned to her apartment and walked inside when a suspect fired a…
Read MoreMid-Del teacher accused of posting racist comments resigns
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A teacher at Jarman Middle School has resigned after making inflammatory comments on social media about race and recent protests against police brutality, according to officials at Mid-Del Schools. Kemper Rigg submitted his resignation as of June 11. Superintendent Rick Cobb recommended the teacher’s termination after learning of the posts.…
Read More‘Cruise Night’ hosted every Sunday in Midwest City
By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer Midwest City Classic Car Cruise Night is held every Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Although it is called Classic Car, you can find many others joining in for the drive down Air Depot Blvd from SE 29th Street to Reno. Many residents are parked along the street to just…
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