Midwest City seeks AG opinion
City requests clarification on conflict-of-interest concerns By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The City of Midwest City is asking the state’s attorney general for help in clarifying recent conflict-of-interest concerns that have arisen regarding who can legally serve as a councilmember for the city. The city has requested an official opinion from the attorney general…
Read MoreCommissioner says campaign donation didn’t sway vote on jail
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Oklahoma County Commissioner Myles Davidson denied that his vote on the location for the new county jail was impacted by campaign donations that he received from an executive with the company that owns that property. Campaign records show that William Garrett, who listed himself as a manager with Garrett…
Read MoreBombers find ‘Magic’
Midwest City boys punch ticket to state with double OT win By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon EDMOND – Bomber Magic is back. The Midwest City boys overcame obstacles Friday night to beat Guthrie 95-89 in double overtime to win an area title and advance to the Class 5A state tournament. The Bombers trailed by…
Read MoreMidwest City wrestles rivals for trip to state
Lady Bombers hold off Carl Albert 50-40 in area finals By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon PIEDMONT – The Midwest City girls basketball team put in some blood, sweat, and tears of joy last Thursday night. And it paid off. The Lady Bombers punched their ticket to the Class 5A state tournament with a 50-40…
Read MoreCarl Albert boys top El Reno for return to state
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon PIEDMONT – It took two attempts, but Carl Albert’s boys basketball team will be playing in the Class 5A State Tournament following results from a pair of trips to Piedmont High School on Friday and Saturday. The Titans, who advanced to the winner’s bracket of the area tournament last…
Read MoreLady Titans earn fourth straight trip to state
Strong second half carries CA to win over Altus By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon PIEDMONT – The Carl Albert girls basketball team hit a lull Saturday afternoon against Altus in the Class 5A area consolation finals. Senior Ausha Moore made sure it was only a temporary lapse. “We were kind of on the fence…
Read MoreLady Eagles take long and winding road to state
Del City wins three straight in playoffs By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon PIEDMONT – There have been plenty of ups and downs this season for the Del City girls basketball team. They hit a new high on Saturday afternoon as they punched their ticket for the Class 5A basketball state tournament with a 53-39…
Read MoreDefending 5A champs take down Guthrie for trip to state
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon PIEDMONT — If Del City’s boys’ basketball team had any nerves ahead of its matchup with Guthrie in an elimination game for the 5A State Tournament on Saturday night, they didn’t show it. That came through a blistering hot start from the floor, which rolled into a 58-49 victory…
Read MoreCarl Albert takes third in home opening tournament
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon OKLAHOMA CITY – Carl Albert’s tennis teams opened the season last week by placing third at their home tournament at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. The Lady Titans No. 1 doubles team of Lily Bryant and Rylee Reese were the top placers as they finished second overall. The pair…
Read MoreODOT making changes to I-40 construction zone
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Big changes are coming to the Interstate 40 construction zone in Midwest City. Next week, ODOT plans to reopen the westbound I-40 off-ramp at Douglas Blvd. and permanently close the westbound off-ramp to Industrial Blvd. A temporary Texas turnaround is also being constructed at Town Center Dr./I-40 that will…
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