Midwest City man sets record at Oklahoma Senior Fitness Challenge
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma Senior Fitness Challenge had intense competition from a Midwest City resident. Jim Dolezel, a local resident, and co-owner of Pelican’s Restaurant, broke a state record in the Fitness Challenge April 19 in Yukon. “My goal was that I wanted to break the state record for number of…
Read MoreMidwest City teen wins national speedskating championship
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s Ashton Hale recently took home the American Championship in Roller Speed Skating and the 50 Lap Race of Champions. The competition was held in Hermitage, Pennsylvania on June 14-18. Chris Hale, his father and coach, has taught Ashton since he began skating at the age of four…
Read MoreLady Bombers add new volleyball coach
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Midwest City High School has a new volleyball coach this season. Mattison Dix, an Amarillo, Texas native, has taught volleyball for the past four years and brings her experience to Midwest City. “I chose Midwest City High School because I felt like it was a perfect fit for me…
Read MoreOklahoma County commits additional funds for mental health facility
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Griffin Memorial Hospital looks to potentially expand into a new building in Oklahoma City. “We are expanding our footprint of services that would be available for mental health and addiction,” said Heath Hayes, Chief Communications Officer. “There would be more access to the transportation and housing types of services…
Read MoreAir Force holding meeting about environmental study for KC-46A
Tinker Air Force Base remains an alternative location for the basing of 12 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft. A public meeting will be held July 20 to discuss an environmental study for the selection process and allow public comments. The Air Force is proposing to locate the unit at an installation with a reserve unit that…
Read MoreChoctaw and Midwest City wrap up first season of youth sports league
By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Midwest City and Choctaw teamed up this year for a joint youth sports league. A total of 78 teams participated in the inaugural Choctaw – Midwest City Spring League. The league included boys and girls tee ball, baseball, and softball. Baseball and softball had both coach and kid pitch leagues. Games…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools Fill the Bus
Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Midwest City and Del City Chambers of Commerce come together for a Fill the Bus Campaign in support of the Mid-Del Schools. Over the following three Fridays in July from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mid-Del School District and both Chambers will host the Fill the Bus event. The…
Read MoreMidwest City celebrates America’s Birthday
By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer Midwest City celebrated the nation’s 247th birthday in grand fashion. The city hosted its annual Tribute to Liberty celebration on July 4 at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. The evening included live music, food trucks, fireworks and more. Mayor Matt Dukes addressed the crowd early in the evening, reminding everyone…
Read MoreMidwest City working through ARPA projects
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City is making headway on several projects that are funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. But there’s plenty of work left to do. The city received $9.8 million in ARPA funds. The bulk of that funding is being used for sewer and water line projects on the…
Read MoreDel City council split on zoning request for duplexes
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Plans for a multifamily housing development created division among Del City officials last week. A developer is looking to build three duplexes on three vacant lots on Epperly Dr. near SE 44th St. The applicant last week requested to rezone the property as R-2 Two Family Residential to accommodate…
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