Tinker introduces new mascot
Tink, the Texas horned lizard, celebrates conservative efforts on base By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer Tinker Air Force Base has their very first official mascot, the Texas horned lizard named Tink. “It represents the ingenuity of our airmen, the courage, the strength, horned lizards also have a unique ability to be very cryptic or they…
Read MoreMid-Del will allow games on Wednesdays and Sundays
By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Mid-Del Schools will have a little more flexibility when it comes to scheduling athletics. The school board last week approved changes to a policy that will allow schools to play OSSAA scheduled activities or make up games any day of the week. The district previously prohibited school sponsored practices or activities…
Read MoreCarl Albert standout commits to OU
By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Xavier Robinson has attracted a lot of attention from college coaches. And he didn’t want to delay his decision until the school year. Robinson announced his commitment to the University of Oklahoma in front of family, friends, and teammates on June 27 at the Carl Albert High School Fieldhouse lobby. The…
Read MoreMidwest City Rotary Club installs new president
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Rotary Club welcomed new leadership last week. Brittany Byers was sworn in as the club’s new president for 2023-24 during the weekly meeting at Wickline United Methodist Church in Midwest City. Past president Shane Willard thanked fellow members for their support over the past year. He presented…
Read MoreMidwest City’s Colston ready for return to QB
By Jeff Harrison [email protected] For the first time in nearly four years, Midwest City will break in a new quarterback. Well sort of. Senior Kenneth Colston is stepping into the starting role. “It’s been going great, and I adapted quickly to switching positions,” Colston said. “Offensive coordinator Randon Lowe has taken good care of me,…
Read MorePolice promote, pin and honor retirees
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer From retirement to promotion to new sworn in officers, the Nick Harroz Community Center hosted a ceremony honoring these officers on June 28. Midwest City Police Chief Sid Porter, the main speaker for the ceremony, read speeches each officer prepared. The first honored was the retired Captain Darrell Miller. He…
Read MoreDel City welcomes a new librarian
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer The Del City Library received a new assistant manager who has worked for the library many times before. Megan Autaubo began working at the Del City library in 2016, her first position at a library. “I started working at the Del City Library in 2016 as a part-time Access Specialist,”…
Read MoreBlue Angels headline air show
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels made their arrival to Tinker AFB known last Thursday morning. “It’s always fun to arrive in a new location to meet some new folks and to bring the Navy Marine Corp to people who may not have a whole lot of exposure to Navy Marine…
Read MoreDel City upgrading to automatic water meters
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer New automatic water meters will be installed that are intended to improve water bills for Del City residents. “They are considered ‘Automated Metering infrastructure’ which means that we will no longer have meter readers conducting manual reads. The reads on the meter will be transmitted through the FirstNet towers and…
Read MoreMid-Del hit with $1.3M insurance rate hike
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Insurance rates continue to climb in Oklahoma. Mid-Del School officials say they’re not immune. The district saw a $1.3 million increase in total insurance cost for fiscal year 2024 over the current year’s costs. The total cost is $4,680,986.27 for the new year, which is an increase of $1,298,506.27…
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