Broncos reach medal stand at Geary Invitational
By Michael Kinney Mustang Times The Mustang boys wrestling team traveled to one of the oldest and most prestigious wrestling tournaments in the state when they competed in the 80th Annual Geary Invitational. Facing off against some of the top talent in the state, a few of the Broncos had a strong showing. Trusten Douglas…
Read MoreBombers get revenge
Midwest City tops Putnam City after loss in tourney finals By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City wrestlers got revenge against Putnam City last week. The Bombers topped the Pirates 47-36 during a dual Jan. 7 at JE Sutton Fieldhouse. Putnam City beat Midwest City just three days earlier in the finals of…
Read MoreDel City girls go 1-2 at Bartlesville tournament
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Del City girls basketball team went 1-2 last week at the ConocoPhillips Arvest Tournament in Bartlesville. The Lady Eagles beat Millwood and lost twice to Life Prep (Wichita, Kansas). Winter weather caused major changes to the tournament schedule. They shifted to a festival format after some teams dropped…
Read MoreKizer takes second at Geary
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City had a couple of medalists Saturday at the 80th annual Geary Invitational Tournament. Dimitri Kizer finished runner-up at 150 pounds, and Roger Mendoza placed sixth at 157. Kizer took third place in his bracket but then beat the second-place finisher in a wrestleback match to earn the…
Read MoreMidwest City junior expanding her game
Ceidi Johnson becoming key scorer By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Ceidi Johnson was a key defensive player last year for the Midwest City girls basketball team. This year, the junior is showing what she can do with the ball in her hands. In the first district game of the year, Johnson scored 28 points…
Read MoreMedical Examiner: Cause of death ‘undetermined’
Tulsa woman’s remains found near NE 4th and Sunnylane in July By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The state medical examiner has released their report on a woman whose body was found July 17 in Del City. The remains of 38-year-old Precious Lajune Rowe, of Tulsa, were found in a field near NE 4th St.…
Read MoreMikeman leaves legacy with city’s past and future
Midwest City native retiring after leading Rose State Foundation for 12 years By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Cindy Mikeman holds a special place in Midwest City’s past and future. As a granddaughter of city founder W.P. “Bill” Atkinson, Mikeman has a unique connection to the city’s past. She proudly helps people learn about the…
Read MorePublic feedback needed for comprehensive plan update
City hosting community meeting Jan. 14 at Nick Harroz Community Center By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The City of Midwest City welcomes residents to attend a community open house meeting to learn about the city’s comprehensive plan project and provide feedback. The meeting is scheduled from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Jan. 14 at the…
Read MoreSchools saving energy costs
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Energy saving efforts are paying off for Mid-Del Schools. The district saved about $306,109 in energy costs as a result of a program managed by Cenergistics, an energy conservation company based in Dallas, Texas. Kevin Edwards, client manager for Cenergistics, gave a presentation to the school board last month…
Read MoreDel City council members run unopposed
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Two Del City councilmembers will serve another term after running unopposed for re-election. Ward 2 Councilperson and Vice-Mayor Pam Finch is currently serving her second term. Ward 4 Councilperson Scott Tatom is completing his first term, having been appointed to fill the seat in November 2023. Their current terms…
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