Education spending bill boosts Mid-Del budget in 2023-24
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Mid-Del School Board approved a nearly $166 million budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The new budget is more than $11.7 million larger than the current plan. That is largely due to a historic investment in public education from the State legislature. Lawmakers added $500 million statewide to the funding…
Read MoreTinker leaders thank communities for support
Armed Forces Community Appreciation Week leads up to Tinker Air Show July 1-2 By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Tinker Air Force Base leaders expressed appreciation to local communities for their support Monday during an Armed Forces Community Appreciation Week event Monday at the Charles B. Hall Airpark. Col. G. Hall Sebren, Jr, 72nd Air Base…
Read MoreFNB Community Bank celebrates 80 years
By Jeff Harrison [email protected] FNB Community Bank celebrated its 80th anniversary last week along with longtime friends, customers, and employees. The community bank hosted a large celebration June 22 at their main branch, 2911 S. Air Depot Blvd. in Midwest City. Guests enjoyed 80th anniversary items, hot dogs, snow cones, balloons animals and more. The…
Read MoreMidwest City man arrested on child pornography charges
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A Midwest City man was arrested last week on child pornography charges. Eric David Feurerborn, 50, faces complaints of child sexual exploitation and violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act. According to a press release, OSBI received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in February about…
Read MoreMidwest City condemns apartment complex and orders residents to vacate
Midwest Pointe Apartments cited for numerous structural issues, leaks, and mold Residents of a local apartment complex were put on notice. Midwest City officials declared the Midwest Pointe Apartments, 403 Silverwood Dr., as dilapidated property and asked all residents to vacate the property by Aug. 1. The apartment complex has been condemned by the city…
Read MoreTip a Cop raises money for Special Olympics
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer Midwest City police raised money for the Special Olympics of Oklahoma with a “Tip a Cop” event June 4 at Jimmy’s Egg. This statewide fundraiser brought law enforcement from various agencies together in the metro for breakfast and lunch to collect donations. “Many came in to show support and love…
Read MorePolice and fire training facility taking shape
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Construction of the new Midwest City police and fire training facility is expected to be completed later this summer. Sitting on three acres of land, the new facility will include classroom space and a burn building for live fire exercises and tactical training. Fire Chief Bert Norton said it…
Read MoreMid-Del hosts summer school fun for children
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer Mid-Del Schools kicked off summer school with fun activities. The school district hosts its summer school at Midwest City Elementary and Epperly Heights Elementary for students Pre-K through 4th grade, at Midwest City Middle School for 5th through 7th grade and Del City High School for current 8th grade students. …
Read MoreCouncil approves $195.1 million budget
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Midwest City leaders last week approved a $195.1 million budget for the new fiscal year that begins July 1. The budget includes raises for all city employees as well as an incentive for city employees that live within the city limits. Mayor Matt Dukes said he was pleased with the…
Read MoreDitching the grass
Del City man replaces grass lawn with native plants By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Walter Jacques took pride in his plush Bermuda grass lawn. “I was one those yardwork nuts that had his lawn perfectly manicured, beautiful lawn,” he said. The green grass is long gone outside of his Del City home, but his pride…
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