Bombers hit 18 3-pointers in win over MacArthur
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Roy Henderson wanted to make a statement on senior night. He certainly did. The senior scored a game-high 26 points with four 3-pointers to lead the Bombers past Lawton MacArthur 89-72 at JE Sutton Fieldhouse. “Senior night meant the world to me. I really wanted to show out tonight…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s upset bid falls short at dual state
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon ENID – Carl Albert wrestlers were back at the Class 5A dual state tournament Saturday afternoon. But the trip wasn’t as long as they hoped. The Titans lost to top-ranked Coweta 48-27 in the first round. Carl Albert kept the score close in the first half of the dual…
Read MoreBridges, Favors face off in Ward 6
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon BILL BRIDGES Bill Bridges says he doesn’t have political ambitions. He simply wants to help the citizens of Midwest City as the next Ward 6 councilmember. “If you call me and contact me, I am going to look into it,” he said. “I don’t care what ward you live…
Read MoreThompson, Timme and Wallace seeking open Ward 4 seat
MARC THOMPSON By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Marc Thompson understands the frustration of feeling like your voice isn’t being heard. And the satisfaction of reaching a compromise. Thompson and fellow residents opposed a 200-unit apartment complex planned for the Ridgecrest neighborhood. “That just seemed wrong to me that the city would rezone a single-family…
Read MoreElection Preview: Race for Midwest City’s Ward 3 is a crowd
Bailey, Bowen, Maxwell, Melton, Moore and Swartz seeking open seat Midwest City council election set for Tuesday, Feb. 13 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon AJ BAILEY AJ Bailey says there’s lots to like about his hometown. But he believes it can be better. And that’s why he’s running for city council. The Ward 3…
Read MoreHonoring Dr. King’s legacy
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 27 with its 27th annual Prayer Breakfast at the Reed Conference Center. Retired Col. Stephanie Wilson was the keynote speaker and received the Clara Luper Community Service Award. Mid-Del Schools had several students, board members and…
Read MoreMidwest City voters head to polls Feb. 13
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Tuesday, Feb. 13 is election day in Midwest City. The city will be holding a primary election for City Council Ward 3, 4 and 6. Councilmembers for wards 4 and 6 will serve a four-year term. The election for Ward 3 will be for the remainder of an unexpired…
Read MoreGun found at Midwest City High School basketball game
Police say students brought gun in through backdoor at fieldhouse By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City police confiscated a firearm from a student at a Midwest City High School basketball game on Friday, school officials said. Police Capt. Frank Valley said two juveniles entered the fieldhouse through a backdoor while carrying a backpack…
Read MoreCarl Albert takes second at Jenks Invite
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon JENKS – The regular season is winding down for high school swimming. And so are the opportunities to face tough competition before the postseason. Carl Albert took advantage of one last weekend as they placed second at the Jenks Invitational. The two-day meet featured some of the top schools…
Read MoreBombers fall short in Bruce Gray finals
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon A unique energy filled Deer Creek’s gymnasium for the championship game of the Bruce Gray Invitational on Saturday night. The Midwest City boys’ basketball team was tasked with a battle again Deer Creek, who delivered a dose of high-intensity basketball in front of a raucous pro-Antlers crowd that seemed…
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