Marshals catch fugitive after chase in MWC
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor U.S. Marshals arrested a wanted man July 31 following a chase through Midwest City and northeast Oklahoma City. Quintavisa Johnson was wanted for parole violation as well as additional felony charges in Cleveland County. The U.S. Marshals Metro Fugitive Task Force were looking for Johnson on behalf of the Oklahoma…
Read MoreMidwest City boy dies in house fire, mother in critical condition
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon An eight-year-old boy died, and his mother is in critical condition after their house caught fire on Thursday morning in Midwest City. Midwest City firefighters were called to the 1700 block of Key Blvd. just before 9 a.m. on Thursday morning. When crews arrived, they found the house ablaze…
Read MoreLady Bombers looking to build off past success
Midwest City returns seven varsity players By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s volleyball team is coming off one of their most successful years in recent memory. And they have plenty of reasons to believe this year will be even better. The Lady Bombers return nearly their entire starting lineup including seven varsity players.…
Read MoreMid-Del grads compete in OCA All State
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma Coaches Association hosted its annual All State Games last week. The annual event included all state games for recent high school graduates. The event featured competitions for basketball, football, tennis, golf, volleyball and swimming. Several Mid-Del graduates competed in the event. The All State Games took place…
Read MoreCarl Albert cross country hosts Glow Run 5k
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert High School cross country team hosted their first ever 5k glow run fundraiser Saturday night at the high school course. The race was open to runners of all ages. Runners received a t-shirt and glow sticks. A total of 114 people participated in the event. Tate…
Read MoreMidwest City shoots down mall plan
Council says project to transform mall into senior housing lacks detail and funding By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The latest proposal for the Heritage Park Mall was greeted with firm opposition last week. Ahmad Bahreini, the owner of the property, is seeking to transform the vacant mall into an innovative housing development for seniors…
Read MoreMidwest City lifts east side moratorium
New fee, higher rates to fund sewer upgrades By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders approved a plan to fund upgrades to the sewer system and lift a moratorium on construction on the east side. The council agreed to create a new development impact fee on the east side of the city and…
Read MoreWalters issues Bible mandate for schools
Mid-Del joins other districts in objecting to state directive By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Oklahoma public schools will be required to incorporate the Bible into lessons according to directive from the state’s top education official. State schools superintendent Ryan Walters says school districts shall incorporate the Bible as an instructional support because of its…
Read MoreWoman accused of groping boys at Del City pool
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A 28-year-old woman is accused of groping two children at a public swimming pool in Del City, police said. According to an affidavit, two boys, ages 12 and 13, told police that Kayla Renee Lena had been inappropriately touching them at the pool over several days. They accused Lena…
Read MoreBody found in Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City police are investigating after a body was found July 17 near NE 4th St. and Sunnylane Rd. Police say the woman’s body was found about 1 p.m. in a wooded area on the north side. Construction crews discovered the body while clearing brush on the property. The…
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