Nursing home employee charged with stealing from residents
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon An assisted living facility employee faces felony charges for allegedly stealing money and jewelry from a resident. Ariel Reeves, 33, has been charged with exploitation of elderly and false declaration of ownership in pawn. The alleged theft took place in December at the Fountainbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care…
Read MoreCounty hires firm to design new jail
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Oklahoma County Commissioners know who will design a new jail and health facility. And soon they’ll know where it will be built. The commissioners recently agreed to hire architecture firm HOK to design the new $260 million facility. District 1 County Commissioner Carrie Blumert said the new jail will…
Read MoreSt. Philip Neri Catholic School principal retires
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Brenda Tener is again graduating from St. Philip Neri Catholic School. The longtime principal is stepping down after leading her alma mater for nearly a decade. Tener plans to begin a new position with the Department of Catholic Education with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Tener has worked in…
Read MoreStudents learn about Native sport
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Stickball has been played by Native American tribes for centuries. Mid-Del students learned about the traditional game last week during a demonstration by the Chickasaw National public education program at Midwest City High School. Students learned about the history, cultural significance, and rules of stickball, before playing a game.…
Read MoreSooners thump Vols in second round of WCW
Oklahoma advances to semifinals with 9-0 win over Tennessee By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer OKLAHOMA CITY – Heading into the 2023 Women’s College World Series there was a strong belief that the University of Tennessee was the second best team in the field. After winning the always tough SEC and riding a nine game win…
Read MoreOG&E seeking to upgrade aging power plant in eastern Oklahoma County
Proposed project expected to cost $331 million and raise residential rates by $2.20 per month Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company is eyeing a $331 million project to upgrade a power plant in eastern Oklahoma County. OG&E is asking the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for approval to replace two aging power generation units at the Horseshoe Lake…
Read MoreFirefighters battle blaze at recycling plant
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Fire crews battled a blaze this afternoon at a recycle plant near NE 10th St. and Bryant Ave. in Oklahoma City. About 2 p.m., Oklahoma City firefighters were called to the scene at Absoloot Recycling, 3308 NE 10th St. Scrap metal had caught on fire, creating a large plume…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s Boyer wins Jim Thorpe Award
Emily Boyer named 2022-23 girls tennis player of the year Carl Albert’s Emily Boyer has been named the 2022-23 Jim Thorpe High School Player of the Year for girls tennis. The Jim Thorpe High School Players of the Year Awards are presented annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Over two dozen high school…
Read MoreTitans wrap up spring ball with team camp
By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer After two weeks of spring football practice, the Carl Albert Titans got a treat late last week. As a reward for battling each other in the sun and rain, coach Mike Dunn rewarded the defending state champions with a two-day team camp. “It’s just kind of icing on the…
Read MoreMidwest City YMCA volleyball team wins championship
Turtles defeat undefeated Bethany for U-12 title By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer After four seasons, the Midwest City Turtles volleyball team took home the Spring 2023 U12 YMCA Volleyball Championship which was held in Edmond at The Hive Complex on May 13. The head coach of the team, Tiatia Cromar, started as an assistant coach…
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