Autumn House gets a face lift
Midwest City uses COVID grant funds to replace windows and siding at senior housing By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Autumn House Independent Living is getting a fresh look. The Midwest City senior housing complex, 500 W. Adair Blvd., is undergoing a project to replace the siding and windows on the three-story apartment building. Each…
Read MoreAlbee wins first AGJA tournament
By Ryan Horton [email protected] Choctaw’s Preston Albee won his first American Junior Golf Association tournament last week. Albee overcame early adversity rallying for a come-from-behind victory in the July 24-27 tourney. He was down five strokes after day one, and two strokes after day two. However, he came from behind the last day to tie…
Read MoreNew class ready to lead for CA
Lady Titans replacing seniors, coach from state semifinalist team By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon There are some new faces around the Carl Albert volleyball team. The Lady Titans graduated seven seniors and replaced their coach from last year’s state semifinalist team. But the expectations remain high for the team that’s reached the state tournament…
Read MoreMid-Del swimmers compete in Texas open water race
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Swimming outdoors is nothing new for the Mid-Del swim team. They practice all summer at the outdoor Eagle Harbor Aquatic Center in Del City. Last weekend, they got a taste of open water competition. Five swimmers took part in the annual North Texas Open Water Swim Challenge Sunday morning…
Read MoreLocal baseball players named to PBR squad
By John Martin Staff Writer Joey McLaughlin of Harrah, Cash Williams of Choctaw and Declan Murphy of Carl Albert are members of the elite Prep Baseball Report Team Oklahoma which concluded a three game series inter-state tournament in Cartersville, GA last weekend. The trio wrapped up spectacular sophomore seasons this spring. Williams was a repeat…
Read MoreDel City volleyball building culture and character
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Aspen Healy is preparing for her fourth year of coaching at Del City High School. And she knows it’s a special one. Healy has a strong connection with this year’s senior class, which she has been working with all four years. “This is the first group that I started…
Read MoreSuspect in Rose State shooting facing child pornography charges
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A man charged with murder in a shooting at Rose State College is facing a new complaint. Brandon Morrissette, 30, of Noble, was charged with possession of child pornography. He had already been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a weapon on school property. Police say Morrissette fatally…
Read MoreAir Force hosts KC-46A public meeting
Tinker considered for new tanker aircraft unit; public invited to comment on proposal By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The U.S. Air Force needs a home for a new fleet of KC-46A tanker aircraft. That home could be at Tinker Air Force Base. Tinker has been named a potential location for the KC-46A Main Operating…
Read MoreReview committee recommends changes to TIF
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials want to change plans to spur economic development on the city’s north side. Those changes include modifying the recently created Tax Increment Finance district to include prospective business and higher than expected costs of construction. The city is looking to increase its investment in the project…
Read MoreTrial set for suspect in park shooting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Del City man is scheduled to go to trial in connection with a 2022 deadly shooting. Mauryon Williams, 19, is facing charges of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to court records. Williams is accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old Cashawn Glaze May 20 at Joe…
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