Del City’s Garrison named Gatorade Player of the Year
Just days after leading Del City to a state title, Brandon Garrison received another major honor. Garrison has been named the 2022-23 Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Basketball Player of the Year. He is the first Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Del City High School. The 6-foot-9, 205-pound senior forward…
Read MoreAttorney General calls for audit of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
Oklahoma Attorney General Getner Drummond has requested an investigative audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Drummond has asked state Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd conduct an investigative audit of the agency. “I have had many conversations over the past few months with legislators, community leaders, private citizens and state employees who have expressed a wide…
Read MoreGlass manufacturer plans to move to Midwest City
American Glass, Inc. agrees to buy land in Soldier Creek Industrial Park for 100,000-square-foot facility By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders agreed to sell land to a glass manufacturer last week during a city council meeting. American Glass, Inc. plans to purchase 11.73 acres in the Soldier Creek Industrial Park, 7450 NE…
Read MoreMidwest City awards $557k in community grant program
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders last week awarded more than half a million dollars in community grants. The Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority, which includes the city council members, approved funding for 13 proposals valued at $557,333through the Midwest City Community Improvement Grant Program. The grant proposals were requested by non-profit…
Read MoreMid-Del Public Schools Foundation welcomes new Hall of Fame member
Dara McGlamery honored for years of dedication to Mid-Del By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation welcomed its newest member of its Hall of Fame last week. Dara McGlamery was inducted into the hall of fame Feb. 27 during the Foundation’s awards banquet at Rose State College. McGlamery is a longtime…
Read MoreMidwest City Municipal Court offering amnesty program
Midwest City Municipal Court is holding an amnesty program in an effort to reduce the number of outstanding warrants. The court will decrease outstanding municipal warrant costs by half if payment is made in full. The program is open to people with municipal warrants that are at least two years old. The amnesty program runs…
Read MoreCantrell stepping down as city manager
J.D. Hock named acting city manager for Del City By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City has a change of leadership. Mike Cantrell recently announced he is retiring after 32 years with the city. He has served as acting city manager since February 2020 following a long career with the public works department. J.D.…
Read MoreSlow start no problem for Del City boys
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon MUSTANG – Slow starts are nothing new for the Del City boys. But neither are strong finishes. The Eagles (18-6) pulled off another escape act Friday night as they rallied from 17 points down at halftime for 53-45 win against El Reno in the Class 5A Area finals. “They…
Read MoreCarl Albert girls tennis team takes fifth at home opener
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s tennis teams kicked off the season last week with a home tournament at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. The Carl Albert boys placed sixth in the Carl Albert Tournament on Friday, while the girls team was fifth on Saturday. Senior Keegan McLaughlin led the way for the…
Read MoreDel City girls come up short against Lawton MacArthur
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City’s girls took it to Lawton MacArthur in the first half of the Area consolation semifinals last Thursday night. But the Highlanders (20-6) returned the favor in the second half. MacArthur overcame a six-point halftime deficit to beat Del City 63-47 in an elimination game at Mustang High…
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