Residents speak out against proposed bus cuts
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Proposed cuts to bus service does not sit well with residents in northeast Oklahoma City. Several people spoke out against EMBARK’s plans to eliminate Route 19 during a community meeting last week at the Minnis Lakeview Community Center in Oklahoma City. Route 19 provides services to northeast Oklahoma City,…
Read MoreDel City offers one-time employee bonus
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon As the entire country attempts to deal with the effects of inflation, Del City hopes to help city employees by issuing a one-time stipend of $600. The city plans to issue the bonus on employees’ next paycheck, and will also discuss it more in the May 5 city council…
Read MoreMid-Del Tech Students Excel at 2025 SkillsUSA Oklahoma State Championships
Mid-Del Technology Center students earned top honors at the 2025 SkillsUSA Oklahoma State Leadership and Skills Conference, bringing home multiple medals across a wide range of technical and leadership categories. Several students claimed first-place victories and will represent Mid-Del Technology Center at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this June in Atlanta, Georgia. Among…
Read MoreHeritage Park Mall appraised at nearly $7M
Midwest City’s efforts to acquire former mall continue By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The price tag for the Heritage Park Mall went up. The City of Midwest City, acting through the Urban Renewal Authority, will need to pay nearly $7 million to acquire the former shopping center, according to city officials. The Urban Renewal…
Read MoreRun for the Roses set for April 24
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Rose State College Foundation is hosting its annual Run for the Roses Derby April 24 at the Atkinson Heritage Center, 1001 N. Midwest Blvd. The Kentucky Derby themed night will be filled with live music, auction items, food, drinks and exciting games. A highlight of the evening is…
Read MoreDukes appointed to Veterans Commission
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Mayor Matt Dukes has been appointed to serve on the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. Dukes was nominated by Gov. Kevin Stitt and confirmed by the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee earlier this month. Sen. Brenda Stanley carried the nomination. Dukes is a veteran having served in both…
Read MoreGone, but not forgotten
Midwest City victims of OKC Bombing remembered 30 years later Saturday marks 30 years since the Oklahoma City bombing killed 168 people, injured hundreds of others and shaped the future of the city and state. On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh detonated a 4,000-pound truck bomb in downtown Oklahoma City in a devastating act of…
Read MoreGoodwill getting ready for move
Store relocating to east end of Uptown Shopping Center By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Goodwill is making a move in Midwest City. At least a short one. The company is relocating to the east end of Uptown Shopping Center, near SE 15th St. and S. Midwest Blvd. The space was the former location of…
Read MoreMidwest City, Sooner Investment to partner on new commercial development
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City will get outside help developing property near SE 29th St. and Douglas Blvd. The Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority recently approved an agreement with Sooner Investment LLC to provide predevelopment services for future commercial development. The Hospital Authority currently owns about 13 acres on the south side…
Read MoreLeah’s Hope shares mission at luncheon
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Leah’s Hope hosted its Liberation Luncheon Friday afternoon at the Nick Harroz Community Center in Midwest City. The non-profit organization provides housing and life skills for women with children who are at risk of homelessness. The event served as a fundraiser and opportunity to share the organization’s mission and…
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