Carl Albert knocks off top dogs at Edmond Invitational
Lady Titans win Norman dual meet, take fifth at Edmond By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del swimmers made some noise last week during meets in Norman and Edmond. Carl Albert swept a dual meet with the Norman schools on Nov. 28, and the boys team knocked off defending Class 6A state champion Edmond…
Read MoreSSM Health presents Trusted Leader Awards
By Maxine Wheelan Midwest City Beacon SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital recently recognized outstanding employees with the inaugural Trusted Leader Awards. Tammy Powell, President, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, and Dr. Kersey Winfree, Regional VP, Medical Affairs, SSM Health Oklahoma, were the first recipients of the award.…
Read MoreMidwest City Beacon launches annual holiday food drive
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Beacon is asking readers to help those less fortunate this holiday season by donating to our ninth annual Holiday Food Drive. During the next few weeks, the newspaper staff will be collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit the Mid-Del Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted at…
Read MoreDel City takes action on dilapidated properties
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon After several years of code violations, vandalism and other issues, the City of Del City has set a timeline for deciding the future of two long-vacant commercial properties. The council had addressed both properties at its Oct. 2 meeting, tabling a decision until Nov. 20. Owners for both properties…
Read MoreTitans return to state championship
Titans advance to state finals with 12th straight win over Bishop McGuinness By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon NOBLE – A slow start didn’t worry Carl Albert on Friday night. Not even with a trip to the Class 5A state championship on the line. After falling behind early, the Titans scored 44 unanswered points and…
Read MoreDel City makes long-awaited return to state finals
Eagles to face rival Carl Albert in Class 5A state championship By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon NOBLE – It’s been 47 years since Del City won its only football state championship. On Saturday, the Eagles will be playing for their second state title. Del City advanced to the Class 5A state championship Friday with…
Read MoreMid-Del basketball teams prepare for new year
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon High school basketball season is almost here. Mid-Del figures to have some of the best girls and boys teams in Class 5A. The Del City and Carl Albert boys were the last two standing in 5A last year, while Midwest City is looking to rebound after a down year.…
Read MoreWrestlers compete at Midwest City Open
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Local high school wrestlers wrapped up the preseason with the Midwest City High School Open on Nov. 18 at JE Sutton Fieldhouse. Carl Albert had eight medalists including four champions. Midwest City racked up seven medals and Choctaw had 11 medalists with two individual champions. Cash Wiley (120), Kasen…
Read MoreDEQ to update residents on progress of Eagle Industries cleanup
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host an informational meeting to discuss the Eagle Industries Superfund Site on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sooner East Church of Christ, 10620 SE 29th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73130. Representatives from DEQ will be available to discuss the site and answer…
Read MoreCandidate questionnaire approved
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Candidates running for city council in Midwest City will need to provide information about employment and business dealings to prevent potential conflicts of interest. The city council last week approved an ordinance that will require all candidates to complete a questionnaire about potential conflicts of interest with any current…
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