Construction moving along at Schwartz Elementary
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Construction crews are making steady progress on a project that will expand and redefine Schwartz Elementary School. Mid-Del Schools is building an addition that will include eight classrooms, a music room, gymnasium, a storm shelter, and administrative offices. The $9 million addition is being built north of the current school…
Read MoreMidwest City looking to help small businesses
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders are exploring ways to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. City Manager Tim Lyon said the city is looking to create a small business grant program that would help business owners with salaries, rent and utilities. The proposed small business grant program would be funded…
Read MoreMid-Del taking phased approach to reopen sports
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Mid-Del Schools today announced plans to reopen athletic facilities beginning June 8. The district’s three-phase plan includes procedures and restrictions aimed at protecting students and staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Temperatures checks, sanitation, cleaning and social distancing policies will be in place during the months of June and July.…
Read MoreTaylor challenges Cole to protect Oklahoman meat producers and consumers
James Taylor, who is challenging long-time incumbent Congressman Tom Cole, for the Republican Party nomination in the fourth congressional district, issued a challenge for Cole today to protect the meat producers and consumers of Oklahoma, rather than to “bend the knee to the globalist agenda.” “The recent importation of the coronavirus from Communist China illustrates…
Read MoreGetting to Know Senior Eric Hotwagner
By Stan Moss Contributing Writer COVID-19 wiped out spring sports nationwide and a lot of ink has already been spilled about it, telling story after story of what could’ve been for this boy, or that girl. Mustang senior soccer player Eric Hotwagner is a remarkable young man who beat setback after setback, beat the odds…
Read MoreLegion pays tribute to law enforcement
By Traci Chapman Staff Writer As the wind whipped the flag under a bright blue sky Friday, Mustang American Legion Post 353 members gathered to honor the men and women who keep Mustang safe. “We gather each year to commemorate National Peace Officers Memorial Day and to thank our members of Mustang Police Department, who…
Read MoreTaco Casa coming to south Yukon
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher Canadian County residents have a new Mexican restaurant to try this summer. Construction is under way for a Taco Casa at 12424 NW 10th Street. It will be located across from Arby’s in the Market at Czech Hall. “We are thrilled to become part of the Yukon community. My wife’s family…
Read MoreMidwest City police investigate two separate homicides
Two suspects arrested in weekend murders Midwest City police are investigating a pair of homicides that happened last weekend. Officers have arrested a suspect in each of the cases, said Chief Brandon Clabes. Around 10 p.m. Friday evening, 911 received an emergency call from 724 N. Midwest Boulevard and the person on the phone…
Read MoreYearbook staffs overcome challenges of chaotic year
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Spring Break was supposed to give the Del City High School yearbook staff some extra time to work together on the upcoming edition. Stephanie Terry, yearbook teacher, said they were already a little behind with a few weeks left before their print deadline. But those plans evaporated when concerns about…
Read MoreMcMullen named Midwest City boys basketball coach
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City High School didn’t need to look far to find its new boys basketball coach. Daniel “Corky” McMullen, who has been the girls coach for the past season, was named the Bombers coach Wednesday. He replaces Dewayne Bradley, who resigned last month to take another coaching job. Andy Collier,…
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