New Rose State president shares vision
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Rose State College President Travis Hurst outlined his vision for the school during his first State of the College address on Sept. 30. The event was held at the FNB Community Bank Ballroom. It featured remarks from faculty, students, and regents before Hurst shared his plans for the future…
Read MoreDel City approves new utility fees
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City residents will soon see several changes on their utility bills. At its October 6 meeting, the city council voted to approve two new utility fees: a stormwater fee that replaces the previous drainage fee, and a streets surcharge. The stormwater fee is $2 per one-fourth of an…
Read MoreDriver killed in crash in I-40 construction zone
Midwest City Beacon A 21-year-old Oklahoma City man was killed late Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash on the Interstate 40 westbound onramp from Douglas Blvd., near the Industrial Blvd. overpass. According to a preliminary report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the crash occurred about 11:30 p.m. Troopers said a vehicle driven by Amarius N.…
Read MoreStudents celebrate cultural diversity
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City High School students came together last week to celebrate culture and community. The school hosted its “Dances of Culture” program last week, featuring performances that honored Hispanic Heritage Month and other cultural traditions. The event was organized by the school’s S.A.F.E. (Students Advocating for Equity) group. S.A.F.E.…
Read MoreLady Titans sweep regional, advance to state for 17th straight year
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s softball team didn’t show much hospitality on the field during its home regional tournament last week. The Lady Titans swept Guymon and Altus in dominant fashion to win the regional championship and advance to the Class 5A fastpitch state tournament. Carl Albert beat Guymon 12-0 in the…
Read MoreA chorus of gratitude
Alumni honor life and legacy of beloved choir director Brenda Mechling By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City and Carl Albert alumni recently gathered to honor longtime choir director Brenda Mechling, whose passion for music and teaching inspired generations of students. On Sept. 21, more than 80 former students from both Del City and…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s depth too much for El Reno
By Jacob Sturm Midwest City Beacon EL RENO — A short week of preparation didn’t faze Carl Albert as the Titans dominated El Reno on the road last Thursday night. The Titans rolled to a 49-7 victory, fueled by a balanced offensive attack that featured contributions from a deep group of receivers and steady play…
Read MoreMidwest City volleyball finishes strong at conference tourney
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City finished the regular season strong, claiming the silver bracket at the Big 7 Conference Tournament at JE Sutton Fieldhouse last weekend. The Lady Bombers struggled on Friday, losing all three of their matches. They fell to Putnam City North and Ponca City in two sets, and lost…
Read MoreMistakes pile up for Bombers in district loss to Newcastle
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon NEWCASTLE – Little mistakes turned into big problems for Midwest City on Friday night against Newcastle. The Racers scored 21 points off turnovers and rolled to a 51-0 victory at Gene Ried Field. Midwest City coach Jacques Washington said the same mistakes continue to haunt his young team. “When…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s Cordray balancing volleyball and cheer
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Chandler Cordray’s schedule is packed this year — and she’s thriving. The Carl Albert High School senior has become one of the Lady Titans’ most versatile volleyball players — and she’s also joined the cheer squad. “I feel like every year I played a different position. Freshman year, I…
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