Eagles looking to build off recent success
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City’s wrestling team is coming off their best season in recent memory. The Eagles had five state medalists including two individual state champions in Liam Daniels and Deontre Buttram and the boys finished fourth as a team. That will be tough to match, but Del City will have…
Read MoreLocal volleyball players claim conference awards
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Local high school volleyball teams had several players recognized in the Suburban Conference and Oklahoma Big 7 Conference awards. Carl Albert’s Kailey Stuart and Eden Schroeder were both first-team selections in the Suburban Conference Awards. Caitlyn Mabie and Chandler Cordray were second team picks, and Brooklyn Carpenter and Kristin…
Read MoreCarl Albert looking to reload on the mat
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s wrestling team took some big hits with graduation last spring. But coach Curt Hodges believes the future is bright. “This is a good team, and I think we’re going to surprise some people even though there is some youth there,” Hodges said. “They’re working hard and putting…
Read MorePlans announced for new Midwest City YMCA
Proposed 74,000-square-foot facility to be built near SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Efforts to build a new Midwest City YMCA took a big step forward. The City of Midwest City, Mid-Del Public Schools, SSM Health and YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City announced a partnership to fund a…
Read MoreRose State College president retiring
Jeanie Webb, President of Rose State College and the institution’s first female president, has announced her plan to retire effective July 1, 2025. Webb, who has served as the college’s seventh president since 2013, leaves behind a legacy of growth and innovation that has reshaped the college’s role in Oklahoma’s higher education landscape. “Education is…
Read MoreRotary launches podcast
Rotary Spark aims to promote club and members By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Rotary Club has a new way to highlight its members, projects and events. District 5750 recently started a weekly podcast series called The Rotary Spark. The podcast features interviews with Rotarians who share their experiences with the club and passion for…
Read MoreBusinesses caught selling to minors
Seven businesses cited for underage alcohol sales during compliance check By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Police Department released the results of its recent alcohol compliance checks, finding seven businesses in violation of selling alcohol to a minor. Police conducted checks on 15 businesses and found that seven of them sold alcohol…
Read MoreCandidate filing period set for Dec. 2-4
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma County Election Board will host candidate filing period next week for several local elections. The official filing period will be Dec. 2-4 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day at the Oklahoma County Election Board office, 4201 North Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. Candidates will file…
Read MoreDel City rolls out new website
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon As part of its rebrand, Del City is not only focusing on revamping its image, but also on better meeting the needs of its residents. This includes overhauling the city website to make it more user-friendly. “You should be able to get anything you need in three clicks or…
Read MoreCarl Albert rolls past Claremore
Titans advance to state semifinals against Del City By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon Before the conclusion of the opening quarter between Carl Albert and quarterfinal foe Claremore, the Titans had opened a gap that would hold the rest of the night. On its opening series, Carl Albert designated quarterback Daniel Newton had cashed in…
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