Del City presents academic letter jackets, inducts Hall of Fame members
Del City High School held its annual academic letter jacket presentation and Hall of Fame ceremony last Thursday at the school’s PAC. The Hall of Fame inductees were L. Dean Fisher, Jason Banister and Kevin Hill. Captain John Keilty received the Robert Kalsu Community Service Award for his efforts to add a statue of Robert…
Read MoreBomber Brotherhood celebrates final gathering
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It was like any other Thursday evening during football season. Midwest City football players met at First Baptist Church for Bomber Brotherhood, a weekly gathering the night before games. They ate, played games, and enjoyed fellowship with alumni. At the end of the evening, players spray painted their cleats…
Read MoreCarl Albert offense overwhelms El Reno
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon Twelve. That’s how many plays Carl Albert’s high-powered offense was able to run in the first half of the Titans’ matchup against El Reno in the opening round of the Class 5A Playoffs on Friday night. In the Titans’ 49-21 win, the ball wasn’t in the Titans’ hands much,…
Read MoreBombers bounced in first round
McGuinness rides strong first half for 42-14 victory By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon After a rocky start, Midwest City appeared to right the ship against Bishop McGuinness. The Irish (7-3) took an early 14-0 lead in the Class 5A playoff opener at Rose Field. Midwest City’s Jahhim Mahmoud answered with a 64-yard touchdown run…
Read MoreDel City takes down Pryor in first round
Eagles to host Guthrie Friday in 5A quarterfinals By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Del City made sure there weren’t any upsets in the first round of the postseason. The Eagles (10-0, 7-0) cruised past Pryor Friday night 48-8 in the opening round of the Class 5A state playoffs. Ricklan Holmes ran for two scores and the…
Read MoreCarl Albert boys take second at Edmond meet
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s boys swim team proved they can compete with the best in the state. The Titans placed second last Thursday at the Mitch Park YMCA in a meet that featured some of the top West Class 6A schools. Edmond North won the boys meet with 449.5 points and…
Read MoreChick-fil-A reopens in Town Center
Chick-fil-A at SE 29th St. and Town Center reopened this morning following a $2.2 million remodeling project. The restaurant, 7331 SE 29th St., upgraded the drive-thru, adding canopies on both sides. They updated the kitchen to make it more efficient and improved the dining area, according to a company spokesperson. Construction started Aug. 10 and…
Read MoreCity leaders seeking clarity on election issues
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials say they are still working to provide clarity about possible conflicts of interest for city council members and those seeking office. The issue of conflicts of interests arose earlier this year when former councilwoman Megan Bain stepped down due to potential conflicts of interest between her…
Read MoreMarching bands find success and growth
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del high school marching bands recently wrapped up a busy season. All three high schools performed in numerous competitions, halftime shows and parades. They also added a new joint performance this year at Carl Albert High School. “It was a unifying and inspiring event that showcased the collective talents…
Read MoreMid-Del adds SRO at MCHS
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City High School has another school resource officer. The City of Midwest City and Mid-Del Schools approved an agreement to add a second SRO at Midwest City High School for the remainder of the school year. The city now provides two officers at Midwest City High School and…
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