Loud booms caused by emergency disposal of old military explosives
The Oklahoma City Police Department confirmed that loud explosions heard Wednesday night in the east metro were caused by disposal of antiquated and unstable military ordnances or explosives found at a residential property earlier in the evening. The explosive devices were discovered by a resident while they were helping clear out a property near Britton…
Read MoreMaxwell, Thompson win city council races
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A total of three votes separated the top candidates in the Midwest City City Council primary election in February. The margin was a bit larger in last week’s run-off election. Rita Maxwell and Marc Thompson both won open races for city council on April 2. Maxwell defeated former councilmember…
Read MoreSchultz wins school board race
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Shelly Schultz didn’t know what to expect on election night. She gathered with friends at Tacos 4 Life April 2 and watched as results slowly trickled in for the Mid-Del School Board Office No. 4 race. It was her first run for public office, and she was facing incumbent…
Read MoreMidwest City seeking grants for new YMCA
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Plans for a new YMCA in the Mid-Del area are progressing. The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Mid-Del Schools and Midwest City have been working together on a project to replace the current Midwest City YMCA with a new and modern facility. Tinker Air Force Base has also been…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Plenty of time has been given to the commissioners
Since September, I have attended several Oklahoma County Commissioner meetings opposing the jail site at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. I have listened to my community oppose the site and give valid reasons why this location is not a suitable one. The location at 1901 Grand has come off the list and gone back on the…
Read MoreControversial calls costs Bombers first win of the season
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City boys soccer team lost to El Reno 5-3 in a controversial overtime match Friday night at Rose Field. The Bombers scored first in overtime on a goal by Isaiah Frazier with 7 minutes remaining in the first OT period. The score should have given Midwest City…
Read MoreWrong-way driver killed in crash on I-40 in Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One person died following a wrong-way crash in Del City early Sunday morning. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-40, just west of Scott St. about 2:54 a.m. A woman driving a Nissan Versa westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-40…
Read MoreMidwest City woman celebrates 103rd birthday
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City woman reached a major milestone as she turned 103 on Thursday. Eva Lee Butler celebrated her birthday with family and friends at FountainBrook Assisted Living and Memory Support. They had a birthday party for her with 103 balloons followed by dinner and cake. She opened presents…
Read MoreChoctaw-Nicoma Park elementary school delayed by sewer issues
School leaders exploring option including new site near Reno and Triple X By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Construction of a new elementary school in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park school district is still on hold due to issues with the sewer system in Midwest City. The school district plans to build a new school on SE 29th St.,…
Read MoreMidwest City man dies after being shot by grandson, police say
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A juvenile is accused of fatally shooting his 59-year-old grandfather after a dispute at a home in Midwest City on Thursday. According to an affidavit, about 11:48 a.m., police responded to a shooting in the 3700 block of Rolling Lane Circle in Midwest City. When police arrived, they found…
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