Carl Albert wins road games
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s softball team opened the season with a pair of wins on the road before dropping their home opener against defending state champion Piedmont. The Lady Titans traveled to Pryor on Aug. 13 for a pair of games against Claremore and Glenpool. Kynlee Sutton had a big game…
Read MoreCAMS student participates in Ivy League running camp
By Jonathan Jackson Midwest City Beacon Distance running is a passion for Axton Rybin. The Carl Albert Middle School student had a unique opportunity to improve his skills during a two-day camp led by several Ivy League coaches. Rybin received an invitation from at coach at Dartmouth. He was the youngest attendee at the camp.…
Read MoreDel City agrees to sell water to City of Norman
Funds will be used to upgrade water plant By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon At the August 5 city council meeting, Del City approved two plans related to the city’s water supply. One project will bring in money by selling surplus water to the City of Norman, and that funding will help support the other…
Read MorePublic input needed on I-40 corridor study in Mid-Del
Mid-Del residents will have a chance to learn about plans to rebuild the Interstate 40 corridor between Reno Ave. and Hudiburg Dr. and I-40 bridge over Sunnylane Rd. during a public meeting on Aug. 22. The meeting is set for 6:15 p.m. at the Del City Community Center, 4505 SE 15th St. in Del City.…
Read MoreLong-awaited park project approved
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A project to expand Mid-America Park is not as grand as originally proposed. But it is finally moving forward. The city council recently awarded a $1.61 million contract to Wynn Construction Co. for phase one of the Mid-America Park expansion project. It is the final project included in the…
Read MoreAir Force keeping pace with global threats
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The U.S. Air Force is changing how it prepares for threats across the globe. That means working faster and smarter. Andrew Hunter, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force – Acquisition, Technology, and Logistic, said partnerships with private industry will be key to achieving their goals. “In order to succeed…
Read MoreTinker and the Primes Panel discusses education, workforce development
By Jonathan Jackson Midwest City Beacon Oklahoma lawmakers sat down to discuss the importance of aviation education at the 18th annual Tinker and the Primes business conference last Thursday. During the conference individuals had the opportunity to network with government and industry leaders while learning about the importance of aviation education and changes within the…
Read MoreFormer school transformed into community health clinic
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A former Mid-Del elementary school has a new purpose. Highland Park Elementary School, which closed two years ago, recently reopened as a community health clinic serving residents in southeast Oklahoma City and Del City. Community Health Centers of Oklahoma purchased the former school building in 2022 and transformed it…
Read MoreMid-Del faculty eager for new school year
By Jonathan Jackson Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del educators got ready for the new school year Friday with the annual convocation at the Rose State College Performing Arts Center. Faculty and staff from across the district attended to discuss the plans and changes for the upcoming school year. Teachers received a warm welcome from Midwest City…
Read MoreSpirit Trails offer miles of possibilities
By Jonathan Jackson Midwest City Beacon Are you looking for a way to get your steps in? Midwest City’s Spirit Trails are a good place to start. The trail network includes more than 18 miles of recreation trails for walking, jogging, cycling or even a scenic experience while commuting to schools, businesses and work. The…
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