Work continues at new Del City library
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The new Del City library continues to take shape. Work began in December and has stayed on schedule throughout the winter and spring. Crews have completed the exterior walls and roof and are working on brick facade and interior framing. “They had some delays with rain, but they have worked…
Read MoreState awards contract for I-40 bridge project
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Oklahoma Transportation Commission Monday awarded a nearly $80 million construction contract for a major bridge project along Interstate 40 in Midwest City and Del City. The I-40 project includes reconstruction of six bridges and approaches at Crutcho Creek, SE 15th St. and Sooner Rd. Five of the six bridges…
Read MoreSaturday school not in the plans for Mid-Del Schools
Superintendent focused on traditional 2020-21 school year By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The school week could include the weekend. Public school districts during the 2020-21 school year will have the option to use Saturday as an instructional day due to COVID-19. The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted 5-2 last Thursday to allow Saturday to…
Read MoreMidwest City teen leads peaceful protest against police brutality
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Calls for equality and racial justice rang out across the country this past week following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. They could be heard in Midwest City thanks to a local teen. Christopher Bibbs, 17, and his sister started a peaceful protest last Thursday. They held signs and…
Read MoreMy mask is for you; what will you do to pay that forward?
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer Normally, I like to write about the best of our community – the achievements and activities, the heroes and those who go above and beyond. But while COVID-19 certainly has engendered its share of those who have done just that, there appears to be a growing number of individuals who…
Read MoreTribute to Liberty still a go
Midwest City planning to host annual Fourth of July event By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City plans to celebrate the Fourth of July as usual. The city’s annual Tribute to Liberty patriotic celebration and fireworks display is scheduled to take place July 4 at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. Other metro cities have canceled…
Read MoreShepherd’s Law signed into law
Sen. Stanley’s bill creates licensure and oversight for midwives By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Several Oklahoma lawmakers have sought to regulate midwives in the state. And several have failed. Sen. Brenda Stanley found rare success on the issue last week with passage of Senate Bill 1823, which is also known as Shepherd’s Law. The law…
Read MoreSoccer players earn all-state honors
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Several local soccer players earned all-state honors. The Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association last week announced its all-state teams which included players from Carl Albert, Choctaw, Del City, Harrah and Midwest City. The all-state games were canceled this year due to the coronavirus. Each school could nominate two position players and…
Read MoreDel City appoints new council member
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Del City has a new city council member. Michael Butler was appointed last week to fill a vacant seat in Ward 4. The new council member replaces Brian Linley who resigned from the position in April after moving to Choctaw. Butler said he had prior interest in serving in local…
Read MoreSeniors named to all-state baseball team
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Local schools were well represented on the all-state team. The Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association last week announced their all-state teams. The organization has not yet decided if an all-state game will be played. Carl Albert and Choctaw each had two players selected to Large West team, and Jones had one…
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