Del City approves goose hunting at Eagle Lake
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Voting 3 to 2, the Del City City Council recently approved hunting of non-migratory geese at Eagle Lake from September 7-16 during the state hunting season. Mayor Floyd A. Eason stated the proposal was a request from the U.S. Military because the geese were getting in the way of…
Read MoreTeacher wins reusable water bottles for students
Through the Simple Modern Stock Your School Campaign, the Oklahoma-owned company cleared 10 teachers’ Amazon Wish Lists and gave more than a quarter of a million dollars in drinkware to students in seven states. Simple Modern, an Oklahoma-owned and leading drinkware and consumer goods company, celebrated one of its Stock Your School giveaway winners, Courtney…
Read MoreSchool board adopts some changes to student handbook
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del School Board of Education approved some, but not all policy recommendations for the student handbook. The board passed four of the seven recommendations from the student discipline committee during the Aug. 12 school board meeting. Board member Shelly Schultz asked the board to table three items related…
Read MoreSSM donates supplies to local elementary school
By Jonathan Jackson Midwest City Beacon SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest made a special delivery to Cleveland Bailey Elementary School last week. The health group delivered an ambulance load of school supplies to the teachers for the incoming students that come from less fortunate families that have trouble purchasing supplies for the upcoming…
Read MoreMid-Del revises plans for high school graduation
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is planning to have all three high school graduations in one day. The school board last week approved a change to the 2024-25 academic calendar that would allow graduations to take place on Monday, May 19 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. Superintendent Rick Cobb said they prefer…
Read MoreMid-Del Group Home hosting Run, Walk or Roll fundraiser Saturday
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Group Home is hosting their sixth annual Run, Walk, or Roll for Independence fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City. People can take part in the 1-mile fun run or 5k race through the park. The event begins at 8 a.m.…
Read MoreDel City looking to streamline maintenance
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon A new schedule implemented by Del City aims to streamline city maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed spraying and repairing hazards such as potholes. Deputy Director of Public Works Brittany Parrott unveiled the plan at the August 5 city council meeting, and said from now to December will serve…
Read MoreLady Titans shine at Coweta Tournament
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s volleyball team had a successful early season road trip. The Lady Titans won the silver division at the Coweta Tournament on Saturday. Carl Albert went 3-2 in the tournament and beat Tahlequah 25-15, 25-17 in the silver finals. Senior Eden Schroeder was named to the all-tournament team.…
Read MoreDel City softball picks up first win of the season
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Del City softball team picked up its first win of the season Friday with a 6-5 win over Classen SAS. The Lady Eagles built a six-run lead early in the game and held off a rally in the fourth for the win. Jojo Hernandez went 2 for 2…
Read MoreMidwest City volleyball hosts tournament
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City volleyball team came up just one win short of the championship game last Saturday in their home tournament. The Lady Bombers went 2-1 in pool play but came up short against Shawnee in the championship semifinals. The Lady Wolves went on to win the championship, beating…
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