Buttram earns All-American honors at Fargo
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Three Del City High School wrestlers competed in the 2023 US Marine Corps USAW Junior National Championships last week in Fargo, North Dakota. Deontre Buttram and Dimitri Kizer both wrestled in Greco-Roman and Freestyle divisions. Kylea Birdsong competed in the Junior Women Freestyle division. All three represented Team Oklahoma.…
Read MoreTumble Stars gymnasts compete at nationals
Twenty-five gymnasts from Tumble Stars Gymnastics Center in Midwest City competed at the 2023 AAU Gymnastics National Championships in Orlando, FL earlier this month. These young ladies did fantastic in the competition that included over 3100 athletes from across the nation, bringing home 97 total medals. Representing Team Oklahoma from Tumble Stars Gymnastics were: Kiera…
Read MoreTinker welcomes new commander
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Tinker Air Force Base welcomed a new commander last week. Col. Abby Ruscetta took command of the 72nd Air Base Wing July 17 during a change of command ceremony at Tinker AFB. “I am feeling so lucky, I just took over the best wing in the air force and…
Read MoreMid-Del School District calls for $492M bond issue
Voters to decide on three propositions on Oct. 10 special election By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Schools Board of Education on Monday voted to place a $492.7 million bond proposal on the Oct. 10 ballot. The record bond proposal seeks to fund a variety of projects across the district including a new…
Read MoreMidwest City Kiwanis hosting open house and service project July 27
The Kiwanis Club of Midwest City has an upcoming Information meeting and service project on Thursday, July 27, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Nick Harroz Community Center, 200 N. Midwest Blvd. Bring some canned goods or new hygiene products for the Midwest-Del Food Pantry or bring a lightly used children’s reader or story…
Read MoreDel City dedicates street after longtime business leader
City renames street after MTM Recognition founder Dave Smith By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon The City of Del City honored MTM Recognition chairman and founder, Dave Smith, or Big Dave, by renaming a part of S. Glenn Ave. to Dave Smith Dr. MTM Recognition and The City of Del City held a ribbon cutting…
Read MoreRose State keeps tuition flat
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Students at Rose State College won’t see an increase in tuition this year. The college is keeping its tuition and mandatory fees flat for the 2023-24 school year. “By keeping tuition stable, we aim to remove financial barriers and encourage students from various socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue their educational…
Read MoreTownsend Elementary named a model Professional Learning Community
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Townsend Elementary was recognized for sustained success in raising student achievement. The Del City school was named a model Professional Learning Community at Work by Solution Tree, a company that specializes in K-12 education. Professional Learning Communities are schools or districts in which educators and administrators adopt a collaborative…
Read MoreCarl Albert graduate named an academic all-stater
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert’s recent graduate, Maya Joseph, was named an academic all-stater by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. “The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic Awards Program is Oklahoma’s premiere awards program honoring academic achievement, innovation and leadership among students and educators in our public schools,” said Executive Director Elizabeth Inbody…
Read MoreCarl Albert hosting cheer clinic Aug. 12
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert High School is hosting a cheer clinic on Saturday, Aug. 12. Pre-K through fifth grade students are welcome to attend the clinic, located at the Carl Albert High School Fieldhouse from 9 a.m. to noon. Those that register by Aug. 3 will receive a free clinic t-shirt.…
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