Carl Albert’s Reese wins Jim Thorpe Award
Carl Albert High School’s Rylee Reese has been named the Jim Thorpe High School Player of the Year for Girls Tennis The recent graduate was a four-time state qualifier for the Lady Titans and placed sixth this year at No. 1 singles. She played doubles the last two years, placing fourth last year and third…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity helps mother of four find new home
By Jonathan Jackson Midwest City Beacon After moving 15 times in the last 20 years it was time for a permanent home. MoNica Winters and her family now have one in Spencer. She and three of her four sons recently bought a brand-new home thanks to the help of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity. They…
Read MoreTitans host second annual golf fundraiser
Strickland, Bross win Top Gun division By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Golfers competed and raised money for the Carl Albert High School golf program last week during the second-annual Titan 2 Man tournament at John Conrad. The two-day event included separate groups for the Top Gun division and scramble Titan division. Golfers played 18…
Read MoreAttorney General weighs in on Midwest City’s questions about conflicts of interest
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A city council member’s employment with a school district does not violate the state constitution, according to the Oklahoma Attorney General. AG Gentner Drummond recently issued an opinion in response to a request from the City of Midwest City about potential conflicts of interests and who can legally serve…
Read MoreRoadwork planned near Tinker
Oklahoma City upgrading SE 44th, SE 59th, SE 74th and Post in advance of Douglas closure By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The City of Oklahoma City is improving roads near Tinker Air Force Base in preparation for the permanent closure of Douglas Blvd. between SE 44th and SE 74th streets. Oklahoma City agreed to…
Read MoreMidwest City celebrates Juneteenth
By Maxine Wheelan Midwest City Beacon Joe B. Barnes Regional Park was a busy place on Saturday as residents celebrated the Juneteenth holiday. The second annual Juneteenth Midwest City Family Festival included music, food, activities for children and more. The holiday commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. The All Funk Radio Show…
Read MorePutting words into action
Mission Mid-Del and Master’s Market help those in need By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Lessons of charity and compassion for those in need are prevalent in the Bible. 1 John 3:17 states: “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of…
Read MoreFlag display a sense of pride for Midwest City man
By Jonathan Jackson Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City man proudly flies the American flag outside his home. But the stars and stripes don’t fly alone. In addition to the American flag, Gary Helberg displays a variety of specialty flags at his home on Sunvalley Dr., in an effort to raise awareness, inform and educate…
Read MoreMid-Del celebrates high school graduations
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools celebrated its high school graduates with senior commencement ceremonies last week at Jim Norick Arena – State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. All three high schools had separate ceremonies. Midwest City and Del City were May 20 and Carl Albert’s was May 21. Superintendent Rick Cobb spoke…
Read MoreA day to remember and honor
By Maxine Wheelan and Jeff Harrison Monday was a day of remembrance. Local residents came together for Memorial Day services in Midwest City and Del City to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Veterans groups led services at Sunnylane Cemetery and Arlington Memory Gardens as well as…
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