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Carl Albert boys host competitive fundraiser tourney

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By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Golf tournaments are a popular fundraiser for organizations and high school sports programs. The Carl Albert High School boys golf team hosted one last week at John Conrad Golf Course. But it came with a competitive twist. The inaugural Titan 2 Man Tournament was a two-day, 36-hole event. Teams of two…

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Summer swim, a time for mentorship and improvement

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By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Summer workouts come with plenty of sunshine for Mid-Del swimmers. The team has continued its tradition of summer workouts at Eagle Harbor Aquatic Center in Del City. They meet four days a week to help mentor newcomers and prepare for the upcoming season. “I love it because it’s more of an…

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Midwest City Memorial celebrates 10th anniversary

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By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer Local veterans and residents celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Midwest City Veterans Memorial. The stone and brick memorial, located on the east side of Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, honors men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and recognizes each of the branches of the military.…

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Oklahoma group pushing for open primary elections

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By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor In Oklahoma, primary elections are largely open to only voters registered with a political party. The parties have the option to open their primaries. The Democratic Party has allowed independents to vote in the party’s primaries for the past four years. Republicans and Libertarians have not. Some Oklahomans are trying…

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City and state welcome new business to town

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By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Wet weather canceled the groundbreaking for Centrillium Proteins.  But not the celebration. The new food processing company hosted an indoor “groundbreaking” ceremony last week at Midwest City Council Chambers.  Centrillium plans to build a $70 million production facility on the city’s north side. The 102,000-square-foot facility is expected to employ…

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Midwest City considering increasing fees

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By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City residents and businesses could be asked to pay more for services in the future. City officials say they plan to reevaluate rates for water, stormwater, recycling and streetlighting later this year. City Manager Tim Lyon targeted the four areas during a budget workshop in May. Lyon says some…

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School administrators promoted

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By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Mid-Del School Board recently approved promotions for three district administrators and updated other titles and roles.  Superintendent Rick Cobb requested the changes to help better align the experience and duties of several district administrators. The three biggest changes included promotions for LaShonda Broiles, Pam Huston and Andy Collier.  Broiles…

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Summer Tech program helps students learn about trades and careers

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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Middle school students explored a variety of career fields at the Mid-Del Technology Center’s Summer Tech program. The weeklong camp on June 26-30 offered classes in aviation, cosmetology, masonry, and robotics. Students learned about the programs through hands-on activities, guest speakers, and demonstrations. All classes were tied to an…

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Oklahoma City native selected for Blue Angels team

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An Oklahoma City native has been selected to join the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels for the 2024 air show season. Lt. Cmdr. Jack Keilty from Oklahoma City was selected as an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilot and is currently assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 211 (VFA-211). Keilty is one of seven new officers…

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