Sand Springs defense too much for Lady Titans
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert girls seemed to be handling Sand Springs’ defensive pressure just fine Saturday in the finals of the Titan Classic. That was until the fourth quarter. Sand Springs dialed up the pressure for a 61-49 win over Carl Albert in the championship game. The Lady Titans went…
Read MoreTitans finish runner-up at John Nobles Invitational
By Michael Kinney Midwest City Beacon MOORE – Carl Albert’s run at the 49th Annual John Nobles Invitational started as planned. The Titans rolled to a pair of impressive victories to land in the tournament finale. But that is when things began to fall apart. Facing a surging Moore High squad, Carl Albert fell 60-45…
Read MoreMidwest City girls top Moore in John Nobles consolation finals
By Michael Kinney Midwest City Beacon MOORE— When Midwest City made its way down to Moore for the 49th Annual John Nobles Invitational, there were very few teams in the state playing better. Since the start of 2024, each of their wins had been by double digits. However, the run came to an end in…
Read MoreBana shines light on park project delays
City leaders agree to boost funding for Mid-America Park bond project By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Long-awaited upgrades to Mid-America Park are in the works, according to city officials. Midwest City was awarded a federal grant to help with the project that was included in the city’s 2018 General Obligation Bond Issue. The city…
Read MoreNew advanced and additive manufacturing program aims to support workforce development and research
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Tinker Air Force Base officials believe advanced manufacturing is a critical tool in maintaining the nation’s air power. The new processes can speed up production and reduce costs to produce critical aircraft and engine components. The Air Force has enlisted help from Rose State College for research and workforce…
Read MoreBeacon hosting candidate forum Jan. 29
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Beacon will be hosting a candidate forum next week for the upcoming Midwest City City Council elections. The event will take place at the Midwest City Public Library, 8413 E. Reno Ave., at 5 p.m. on Jan. 29. Candidates for Midwest City Ward 3, 4 and…
Read MoreEdmond man arrested after fleeing injury accident
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon An Edmond man was arrested after police say he fled the scene of an injury accident. Officers responded to a wreck involving three vehicles near NE 10th St. and Spencer Rd. about 9:05 p.m. on Jan. 5. According to an affidavit, witnesses told police that the suspect rear-ended another…
Read MoreCouncil denies mobile home park appeal
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders have denied an appeal from a mobile home park over violations issued for damaged manufactured homes. The Riverside Mobile Home Park, located near Air Depot Blvd. and NE 23rd St., received citations in August for seven homes that were determined to be wrecked, damaged, or dilapidated,…
Read MoreDel City residents frustrated about search for new jail site
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Friday felt like Groundhog Day for many Del City residents and officials. Several people turned out for a special meeting of the Oklahoma County Commissioners to oppose a possible location for the new Oklahoma County Detention Center at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. It has been taken off the list…
Read MoreMidwest City Employee of the Year recognized
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Pete Singleton, who serves as project manager for engineering and construction services for the City of Midwest City, was named the Midwest City Employee of the Year. Mayor Matt Dukes said Singleton was selected in part for his drive to find new ways to go the extra mile for…
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