Del City Council celebrates 102-year-old WWII veteran
By Lea Terry Contributing Writer At 102 years old, longtime Del City resident J.B. Wallace has seen the growth of the city since its inception, served in World War II and contributed to the strengthening of the United States military by working as a civilian employee at Tinker Air Force Base. This year, he’s being…
Read MoreRose State College welcomes new regent
Rose State College welcomed retired Brig. Gen. Christopher D. Hill as the newest regent, appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt on May 22. As a regent, Hill serves on the institution’s governing board, the Board of Regents. Regents play a crucial role in the governance and leadership of a college, providing strategic direction and oversight to…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools adds additional school resource officer
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is adding more school resource officers. The school board recently approved an agreement with the City of Midwest City to provide four full-time officers for the 2024-25 school year. Two officers will be assigned to Carl Albert and Midwest City high schools, while also working with the…
Read MoreOklahoma City says no to Grand Blvd. jail location
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma City Council voted down plans to build a new county jail at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. The council voted 7-1 to deny a special use permit to build the new county detention center on vacant property just west of the border with Del City. Del City residents…
Read MoreDel City man convicted of arson, making threats
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Del City man has been convicted of arson and making threats over the phone. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old Allen Bullock was found guilty by a federal jury of interstate transmission of threatening communication and arson related to a fire set at an apartment complex. Evidence presented at trial…
Read MoreGrant helps add defibrillators to sports complexes
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Medical emergencies can happen anywhere and anytime. The Midwest City Fire Department is helping people stay prepared by adding automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at local sports complexes. The Save Station AEDs were installed at the Reed Ballpark, Midwest City Multi-Athletic Complex, and Midwest City Soccer Complex at Regional Park.…
Read MoreMidwest City baseball coach steps down
Haddox leaves for job with alma mater Moore By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City High School is looking for a new baseball coach. Joe Haddox stepped down after two seasons as the Bombers’ skipper to take a position at Moore High School, his alma mater. “I grew up in Moore and I definitely…
Read MoreExperience paying off for Bombers
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Experience isn’t in short supply at Midwest City spring workouts. The Bombers will have about 35 seniors and more than a dozen returning starters for the upcoming football season. “We have a lot of returning starters coming back and a huge senior class,” said coach Darrell Hall. “I think…
Read MoreEagles ready to soar higher in 2024
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City’s football team is coming off its best season in decades with a state runner-up finish in Class 5A. But they believe they can top it this year. The Eagles wrapped up a productive spring with team practices and Noble team camp last Wednesday and Thursday. “Team camp…
Read MoreTitans looking to rebuild offensive and defensive lines
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert knows what it takes to win state championships. The Titans will be trying for a third consecutive Class 5A title this fall. They got a jump on it last week as they hosted a two-day team camp at Gary Rose Stadium. Southmoore, Elgin, Putnam City North and…
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