Artists come together to create mural at school
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A school cafeteria is more colorful and inspirational thanks to a team of local artists and teachers. The group is painting a large mural on the walls of the cafeteria at Midwest City Elementary School. It includes bright colors and a quote from artist and illustrator Charles Macksey that…
Read MoreDel City makes progress on automated water meter roll out
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City residents should soon have greater insight and control into their water usage, thanks to the new automated water meters being installed throughout the city. The meters, which transmit data electronically instead of requiring a technician to physically read the meter, will allow residents to monitor their usage.…
Read MoreMidwest City celebrates opening of trail extension
Bomber Rail Trail now open from SE 15th St./Ocama Blvd. to Quinlan Park By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders recently celebrated the opening of new portion of the Bomber Rail Trail. The city hosted a grand opening for phases two and three of the trail on Oct. 13. City leaders were joined…
Read MoreDel City hosting Trunk or Treat on Saturday Oct. 28
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Del City is hosting its fourth annual Trunk or Treat event from 4 – 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will be held behind the Del City High School’s football field in the back parking lot. There will be candy, over 15 vendors, food trucks, inflatables, games, prizes,…
Read MoreCarl Albert survives close encounter with Guthrie
Titans overcome double-digit deficit for 24-21 win By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon GUTHRIE – Late drama, and an added sense of tension, filled Jelsma Stadium on Thursday evening when two unbeaten teams battled for Class 5A supremacy. In Carl Albert’s narrow 24-21 victory against Guthrie, the challenge was as advertised. Guthrie (7-1 overall, 3-1…
Read MoreMidwest City keeps pace in district with shutout of Ardmore
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City took its show on the road last Thursday night in a 52-0 win against Ardmore. The Bombers (5-3, 4-1) turned in their most dominant performance of the season. They racked up more than 500 yards of total offense and earned their first shutout of the season. “It…
Read MoreEagles stay unbeaten with third straight shutout
Del City to face Coweta Friday for District 5A-3 supremacy By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City believes it has what it takes to win a district title. And it showed last week as they trounced Glenpool 67-0 for their third straight shutout of the season. The Eagles (8-0, 5-0) racked up 638 yards…
Read MoreMid-Del Roundup: Wagner, Davison qualify for state
By John B. Martin Midwest City Beacon Ashlee Davison and Koen Wagner used strong regional performances to qualify for the OSSAA Class 5A State Cross Country Championships at Edmond Santa Fe on Saturday. The Titan runners had to go all the way to Owasso for their regional qualification. In the Rams’ Stadium, Davison took her…
Read MoreMidwest City softball team earns all-district honors
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s softball team had several players recognized in the all-district awards. Senior Karissa Payne (utility) and sophomore Noreli Brown (pitcher) were named to the Class 6A-4 All-District Team, while Addy Scott (shortstop), Livia Davis (utility), Kenee Thompson (catcher) and Kore’Yana Matthews (third base) received honorable mention. Payne led…
Read MoreCheckpoint and Patrols Planned in Oklahoma County
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with the Midwest City Police Department, Del City Police Department, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and Oklahoma City Police Department to conduct a sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrol in Oklahoma County on Friday, October 27th. Mobilization efforts will run between 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The goal is simple:…
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