Midwest City councilwoman steps down
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A Midwest City councilmember resigned last week. Ward 3 Councilwoman Megan Bain stepped down due to potential conflicts of interest between her duties as an elected official and her employment with Mid-Del Technology Center, which is part of the Mid-Del School District. Bain was elected to the city council in…
Read MoreTribute to Liberty set for July 4
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon A fun filled night with live entertainment, Midwest City is hosting their annual Tribute to Liberty celebration to recognize the national holiday on July 4. Featuring family-friendly fun, food trucks, live music and fireworks, the celebration will be held at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park located at 8700 E…
Read MoreCarl Albert cheer excels at Norman team camp
Eight girls earn all-star honors, West named all-american By Jeff Harrison [email protected] Carl Albert High School’s cheer team shined last week at the J&C Cheer Camp in Norman. The team claimed numerous individual and team awards at the two-day event. The awards included Top Gun in Stunting, ninth grade Jumps, 11th grade Jumps, 11th grade…
Read MoreCarl Albert golfers play with the pros at Korn Ferry Tour event
By Jeff Harrison [email protected] A pair of Carl Albert golfers played with the pros last week in the Oklahoma High School Pro-Am. Kamryn Zuniga, a recent graduate, and Keegan Westlake, an incoming junior, both played the event that was part of the Korn Ferry Tour at Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club. The Norman course hosted…
Read MoreAir Ace Supports Continued Air Dominance
By Darl DeVault Contributing Writer As the first free Tinker AFB Air Show in four years, June 1-2, allows civilians to glimpse our nation’s most sophisticated airplanes that provide us with worldwide air dominance, we are reminded of an important milestone. The brave and hard-working men and women of our United States Air Force have…
Read MoreDel City hires landscape company
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon The Del City council came to a decision on the landscaping contract for fiscal year 2023-24. The council by a 3-2 vote awarded the contract to U.S. Lawns of Oklahoma City. The two bidders up for this award were MowHawk Lawn and Landscaping at $66,390 and U.S. Lawns of…
Read MoreThree Midwest City police officers promoted
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Three officers were promoted after years and years of hard work and dedication to the city of Midwest City. Police Chief Sid Porter announced the officers being promoted and read a short biography written by each officer to share their experiences. This ceremony was held June 21 at the…
Read MoreMidwest City native named Miss Kansas
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Miss Kansas was won by Midwest City’s own Courtney Wages. Wages graduated from Carl Albert High School in 2017 and went on to Wichita State University. She graduated from college in 2021 and now lives in Kansas working full time. “I mean it’s a very surreal moment because you…
Read MoreSt. Matthew United Methodist Mobile Meals helps residents in need
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Parishioners at St. Matthew United Methodist in Midwest City are helping feed those in need. Church volunteers prepare and deliver food to homebound elderly residents and those with disabilities each week. Originally the program was known as Douglas Blvd. Mobile Meals which started in the 1990s and became the…
Read MoreBody camera aids Del City police officers
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon The Del City Police Department recently launched a body camera program. The body cameras will be worn by all officers while on duty. The cameras are always recording in the background but are activated by tapping the chest. Once the officer has activated the camera, this tells the system…
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