Suspect pleads not guilty in Rose State shooting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A man accused of fatally shooting a student at Rose State College pleaded not guilty on Dec. 20. Brandon Morrissette, 30, was formally arraigned on charges of murder and having a gun on a school campus. He appeared before Judge Heather Coyle in Oklahoma County District Court. Morrissette will…
Read MoreDel City welcomes new council member
Scott Tatom appointed to fill Ward 4 vacancy on city council By Lea Terry Contributing Writer Del City’s newest council member is a longtime resident who wants to be a voice for the people of his ward. Incoming Ward 4 Councilman Scott Tatom officially took office at the council’s Dec. 18 meeting. “I feel like…
Read MoreMidwest City High School Vietnam Memorial hosts Wreaths Across America
Several people gathered Saturday morning for the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Midwest City High School Vietnam Memorial. The nationwide event honors fallen service members and helps educate the next generation about the sacrifices made. The Midwest City High School’s Air Force JROTC conducted the ceremony to remember and honor 22 former MCHS students…
Read MoreLocal elections draw several candidates
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Voters will have plenty of options in the upcoming municipal and school board elections. A total of 14 people filed for upcoming elections for Midwest City City Council and Mid-Del School Board. The primary election is set for Feb. 13 with a general election, if needed, on April 2.…
Read MoreMid-Del Tech shows off upgrades to Business Development and Training Center
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Tech Business Development and Training Center looks a little different these days. The Del City facility recently underwent an extensive remodel project. “We’re very happy with it and the feedback that we’ve received has been very positive,” said Blake McCrabb, executive director of workforce development. “The companies…
Read MoreLongtime RSVP leader retiring
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon For more than four decades, Beth Patterson has been helping older adults connect with meaningful and rewarding volunteer experiences as executive director of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of Central Oklahoma. Soon Patterson will be taking on a new role as a volunteer. At the end of the month,…
Read MoreTitans win again with Yukon Invitational title
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon EDMOND – For the second time in a week, Carl Albert’s boys swim team won an invitational meet. The Titans took first place in the Yukon Invitational Saturday at the Edmond Schools Aquatic Center at the Mitch Park YMCA. Carl Albert placed second in three events and won the…
Read MoreMidwest City bounces back for third at Joe Lawson
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon NORMAN – Playoffs are still months away, but the Midwest City girls got a little taste of the competition last week in the Joe Lawson Memorial Invitational. After an overtime loss to host Norman on Friday night, the Lady Bombers bounced back Saturday afternoon to beat Norman North for…
Read MoreBombers weather the Storm at Edmond Open
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s boys basketball team had ups and downs last week at the Edmond Open. The Bombers dropped a couple of close games against Edmond Santa Fe and Edmond Memorial before finishing off the weekend with a win over the OKC Storm. Midwest City beat the Storm 79-66 Saturday…
Read MoreMcCarroll scores 37 points in season-opening victory
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Coach Mariah White was a little surprised when she looked at the scorebook after Del City’s season opener against Guymon. She knew sophomore Courtnie McCarroll had a big night. Carroll scored 37 points to lead the Lady Eagles to a 69-53 win at John Smith Fieldhouse on Dec. 5.…
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