Bombers fall short in 5A state semifinals
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon NORMAN — The Midwest City boys concluded the season with a state tournament run full of highs and lows as the Bombers punched their ticket to the Class 5A semifinals in dramatic fashion but ultimately saw their title run fall short. The Bombers (20-7) battled Newcastle (28-2) defensively in…
Read MoreHatchett’s hustle helps hold Carl Albert together in title run
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon On a team filled with scorers, Carl Albert junior Meliah Hatchett has embraced a different role. Lady Titans coach Kyle Richey calls Hatchett the “glue” of the lineup for the work she does that rarely shows up in the box score. “I mean, she’s never going to be a…
Read MoreEagles battle back but fall to Carl Albert
By Jeff Harrison and Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon NORMAN — Del City’s boys climbed their way out a deep hole against Carl Albert in a Class 5A state semifinals Friday afternoon. But they couldn’t get the upper hand. The Eagles pulled within a point twice in the final minutes. Kamonz Shaw hit a free…
Read MoreCity leaders form coalition opposing proposed countywide jail sales tax
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A group of local leaders have formed a coalition opposing a proposed countywide sales tax being considered by Oklahoma County Commissioners to fund construction of a new county jail. The coalition includes Midwest City Mayor Matt Dukes, Del City Mayor Floyd Eason, Del City Ward 1 Councilman Michael Dean,…
Read MoreDel City hires HR consultant
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon As Del City undertakes several human resource projects, it’s enlisting the aid of an HR consulting firm to ensure regulatory compliance and to assist in the development, revision and implementation of multiple policies and procedures. At its Feb. 17 regular meeting, the city council approved a contract with The…
Read MoreMidwest City outlines plan for TIF district near I-40
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Economic Development Director Robert Coleman outlined plans for a proposed Tax Increment Financing district near SE 29th St. and S. Douglas Blvd. during a Feb. 26 meeting of the Local Development Review Act committee. The proposed Interstate 40 Corridor Improvement Increment District would center on the city-owned…
Read MoreNew burger restaurant headed to Midwest City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Smalls Sliders is planning to open a location at 1716 S. Sooner Road, marking its first restaurant in the Oklahoma City metro area. The company has multiple locations in Texas and expanded into Oklahoma last fall with a Tulsa store. Franchise owner Michael Gamble said he hopes to open…
Read MoreMidwest City assumes ownership of Heritage Park Mall
Midwest City Urban Renewal Authority approves demolition of Heritage Park Mall By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Urban Renewal Authority on Friday approved a resolution authorizing the demolition of Heritage Park Mall, marking a major milestone in the city’s long-running effort to redevelop the long-vacant property. The action follows a ruling by…
Read MoreCity reaches deal to buy Parklawn property
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s plans to redevelop the area surrounding SSM St. Anthony Hospital–Midwest cleared another hurdle Tuesday night. The Midwest City Council approved the purchase of property at 2813 Parklawn Dr. for $315,000, plus associated closing costs, clearing the way for continued development of the Plaza 62 project. The agreement…
Read MoreMidwest City man hurt in police chase denied compensation
City insurer says officer acted within scope of duties during pursuit By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City man says he suffered serious injuries and financial losses after his pickup was struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit last fall, but his claim for compensation has been denied by the city’s…
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