Lady Titans pass road test
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert girls basketball team had a tough test last week with back-to-back road games at Lawton MacArthur and Elgin. And they passed with flying colors. The Lady Titans (12-1, 6-0) won both games by double digits to stay unbeaten in District 5A-1. They remain tied with El…
Read MoreChild Support Services Celebrates 50th Anniversary, continues fight against poverty
January 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program which now enables approximately one in five children across the nation to receive a combined $29.6 billion in financial support from their non-custodial parent. While the provision of continued child support has been proven to prevent families from slipping into poverty, Oklahoma…
Read MoreMidwest City, Del City wrestlers compete in Louisiana Classic
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City and Del City wrestlers headed south to compete in the Louisiana Classic in Gonzales, Louisiana. Del City’s Dimitri Kizer and Roger Mendoza each placed third and Ricklan Holmes was fifth. Kizer went 7-1 with five falls in the 150-pound division. After losing in the quarterfinals, Kizer won…
Read MoreEpperly Heights student has wish granted
Make-A-Wish surprises first-grader with trip to Disney World By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A first grader at Epperly Heights Elementary was all smiles Friday morning during a school assembly. Leo Romo, 6, learned that his wish to go to Disney World had been granted by Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. He and his family will travel to…
Read MoreCounty Commissioner candidate forum Thursday, Jan. 16
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A candidate forum has been scheduled for the upcoming Oklahoma County Commissioner District 1 special election. The Foundation for Liberating Minds will host the event at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 at 228 SW 25th St. in Oklahoma City. Candidates include Democrats Sara Bana, Anastasia Pittman and Jason Lowe…
Read MoreI-40 road project hit with delays
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A major road project on Interstate 40 in eastern Oklahoma County is several months behind schedule, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The $170 million project includes rebuilding the I-40/Douglas Blvd. interchange and widening six miles of freeway. ODOT officials say the project has been delayed due to…
Read MoreDollar General planning new store in Midwest City
Planning Commission recommends project on Air Depot Blvd. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Dollar General is looking to expand in Midwest City. The low-cost retailer plans to build a new store at 920 N. Air Depot Blvd., located just south of NE 10th St. The property owner, Justin Dill – DJD Realty, LLC, is…
Read MoreMidwest City considering raising zoning application fees
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The cost of building could go up in Midwest City. The city is considering raising fees associated with zoning applications as well as creating some additional fees. Matt Summers, director of planning and zoning, said the changes are necessary to keep up with rising costs to process applications. The…
Read MoreMid-Del hosting parenting program
Eight-week program aims to help parents strengthen their relationship with children and learn how to address behavioral issues in a positive way By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is hosting a program to help parents strengthen their relationship with their children and learn how to address behavioral issues in a positive way. The…
Read MoreBroncos split with Southmoore
By Michael Kinney Mustang Times Mustang jumped back on the hardwood to last week to tip off 2025. Both the boys and girls traveled to Southmoore for key district matchups with different results Jan. 7. The Lady Broncos rolled to a convincing 86-16 victory over the Lady Sabercats. Southmoore was held to seven points in…
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