Mid-Del Schools to host teacher job fair Feb. 6
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Mid-Del School District is having a job fair for teachers. The Mid-Del Schools Teacher Job Fair is at 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Mid-Del Administrative Offices, 7217 SE 15th St. in Midwest City. Attendees can meet with principals and administrators, tour select campuses and get…
Read MoreMidwest City residents give feedback on Comprehensive Plan
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, which will guide future land use, budgeting and development decisions over the next two decades. Residents were invited to share their feedback on the project during an open house event at the Nick Harroz Community Center on Jan.…
Read MoreChipotle coming to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Chipotle Mexican Grill is planning to open a location in Midwest City. The restaurant will be located at 7311 SE 29th St., in the former Tacos 4 Life building inside Town Center Plaza. City officials said the company was issued a building permit on Jan. 16. The remodeling work…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner candidates square off at forum
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – Candidates for Oklahoma County Commissioner District 1 shared their views on the county jail, infrastructure, economic development and other topics last Thursday during a candidate forum hosted by the Foundation for Liberating Minds. They focused on the jail, criminal justice, infrastructure, economic development and other issues…
Read MoreDA’s Office declines to charge suspect in fatal shooting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office has decided not to charge a man in connection with a fatal shooting at a Midwest City apartment complex in November. Prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Ryan Archer, 36, in the death of Jacob Price, 32, Nov. 19 at the Shelton…
Read MoreRose State College begins search for new president
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For the first time in more than a decade, Rose State College is looking for a new president. Dr. Jeanie Webb announced her retirement last month after 12 years leading the college. The search for the next president is underway. Rose State is partnering with the Association of Community…
Read MoreTitans shine at Malcolm Wade Invitational
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A handful of Carl Albert wrestlers medaled last weekend at the Malcolm Wade Carl Albert Invitational. Freshman Kingston Sikes finished second at 165 pounds, while Cash Wiley (120), Brayden Mixay (138), Maddux Underhill (150), and Cruz Young (285) each placed third. “I was really happy with Cash Wiley, Brayden…
Read MoreLady Bombers come up short at Classen SAS
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Last week was up and down for the Midwest City girls basketball team. The Lady Bombers topped Altus 56-36 on Jan. 14 but dropped a key game at Classen SAS 46-36 on Friday night. Ceidi Johnson led the way against Altus, scoring 15 points including three 3-pointers. Layla Jones…
Read MoreDel City girls take district lead
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Del City girls basketball team took sole possession of first place in District 5A-2 last week with a win over Classen SAS. The Lady Eagles breezed by the Comets 66-46 in a clash of the district’s top teams Jan. 14 at John Smith Fieldhouse. Kamyiah Morgan led the…
Read MoreCarl Albert swimmers take second at Stillwater meet
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s swimming teams were back in action last week as they took second place at the Stillwater meet on Jan. 14. Norman North won the girls meet with 447 points, followed by Carl Albert with 436. Stillwater took the boys’ title with 494 points and the Titans were…
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