Four injured during shooting at Del City – Choctaw football game
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Four people were injured in a shooting Friday night during a football game at Choctaw High School, according to police. The incident happened about 10:15 p.m. during the third quarter of the game between Del City and Choctaw. Multiple shots were fired near the visitor seating on the east…
Read MoreRun, Walk or Roll draws record crowd
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Group Home invited people to run, walk, or roll on Saturday morning at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. And the community responded. More than 160 people took part in the annual Run, Walk or Roll for Independence fundraiser. The event included a 5k and one mile fun run…
Read MoreFine arts practice and performance space upgrades part of bond proposal
Editor’s Note: This is the third part in a series of articles about projects included in Mid-Del School District’s upcoming $492 million bond proposal. The election is set for Oct. 10. By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Fine arts programs at Mid-Del Schools could see a big boost in the upcoming bond issue. District officials…
Read MoreSchools add weapon detectors at games, events
Mid-Del debuting new system Friday at Carl Albert football game By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is upgrading safety and security measures for public events. The district is adding weapons detection systems at all high school football and basketball games as well as large fine arts events. Fans will be screened using the…
Read MoreLady Titans pick up two wins on opening day
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Opening day came with two wins for Carl Albert’s softball team. The Lady Titans took down Tahlequah and Pryor in a doubleheader on Aug. 7. Shelby Rusche hit two home runs and Ausha Moore added another in a 14-1 win over Tahlequah in game one. “The girls came out…
Read MoreLady Bombers shut out Santa Fe South for first win
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s softball team picked up their first win of the season Friday with a 20-0 victory over Santa Fe South. Addy Scott went 3 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs. The Lady Bombers scored seven runs in the first inning and never looked back. Kenee…
Read MoreMidwest City volleyball claims silver bracket title
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The first week of the new season was a big one for the Midwest City volleyball team. The Lady Bombers won their season opener and claimed the silver bracket title at the Putnam City Tournament. Midwest City started the season Aug. 8 against Putnam City North. They bounced back…
Read MoreMidwest City holding town hall meetings on sales tax election
The City of Midwest City will host town hall meetings about an upcoming sales tax vote. The meetings will be held Aug. 29 and 31 at City Council Chambers, 100 N. Midwest Blvd. Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m. City leaders are asking voters to extend the current .4015% of a cent sales tax.…
Read MoreThree Midwest City polling locations changed
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma County Election Board announced that three polling locations have changed. Election officials relocated polling sites that were located at schools in the Mid-Del School District. Superintendent Rick Cobb said the polling sites posed a potential safety risk. Polls are open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. during…
Read MoreMid-Del Group Home hosting Run, Walk or Roll fundraiser Saturday
Mid-Del Group Home is hosting their fifth annual Run, Walk, or Roll for Independence fundraiser Aug. 19 at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City. People can take part in the one-mile fun run or 5k race through the park. The event begins at 8 a.m. and participants are asked to arrive at least…
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