Seniors continuing athletic careers at next level
By Michael Kinney Mustang Times It was a moment Waleed Gaines had been waiting on for some time. The Mustang senior closed out his high school career Wednesday when he officially signed his national letter of intent with The United States Military Academy- West Point. “It means a lot knowing how hard I’ve worked, how…
Read MoreStudents take on Botball Challenge
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Students competed in the Mid-Del Elementary Botball Challenge Saturday morning at the Mid-Del Learning Services Center (former Del Crest Middle School). Students worked together with classmates to program an autonomous robot or bot to complete a variety of tasks. The event included seven challenges as well as a computer…
Read MoreFormer grocery store targeted for trampoline park
Planning Commission recommends approval of zoning request By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A former grocery store building could have a new life as an entertainment destination. Sky Zone plans to convert the vacant Mini Max grocery store building,10011 SE 15th St., into an indoor trampoline park. The property owner is seeking to rezone the…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools honors top employees
Parkview’s Fields named School District Teacher of the Year By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools honored outstanding staff last week during the annual awards banquet. The district presented seven awards for the top administrators, educators, support staff and specialists during the event Feb. 3 at the Mid-Del Learning Services Center. Makensie Fields, a…
Read MoreMission Possible: Prayer Breakfast promotes legacy and teachings of MLK
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was alive last weekend. The 28th annual Midwest Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast took place Saturday at the Reed Conference Center at the Delta Hotel. This year’s theme was Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence.…
Read MoreHospital Authority grants $5.8 million loan for Dick’s building renovation
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Owners of the former Dick’s Sporting Goods are getting more help from city leaders. Sooner Town Center II LLC will receive a $5.8 million loan from the Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority to renovate and divide their vacant 50,000-square-foot building for future tenants. The Hospital Authority trustees, which include…
Read MoreMan charged in dispensary embezzlement
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon An Edmond man is accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a marijuana dispensary in Midwest City. Mahammad Fnu Younas, 42, was charged with one felony count of embezzlement – over $1,000. According to an affidavit, Midwest City police officer Joshua Mize was contacted by the owner…
Read MoreMidwest City police report drop in crime in 2024
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City saw a decrease in crime last year. According to the Midwest City Police Department’s end-of-year crime report, the city finished 2024 with a 10.06% decline in Part 1 crimes, which include violent crime and property crime. The police department reported a total of 1,832 crimes compared to…
Read MoreZoning changes approved for eastside developments
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Council approved zoning changes for two developments near SE 15th St. and Westminster Rd. Oak Hollow, a mixed-use development, is planned for the southeast corner of the intersection. A medium density residential development, named Element Residential, is slated for vacant land west of Westminster. Developers of…
Read MoreCarl Albert boys win regional, girls take runner-up
Del City’s Tyler Townsend and John Ogden qualify for state meet By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon JENKS – Carl Albert’s swim teams had never traveled east for regionals before. They made quite a first impression last Saturday. The Carl Albert boys took first place, and the girls were runner-up at the Class 5A East…
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