Midwest City Beacon Area News
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105 Years Strong: The Life and Legacy of Eva Butler This month, we are honored to spotlight Eva Butler, who recently celebrated an incredible 105 years of life, a life marked by resilience, adventure and a spirit that still shines today. Eva was born April 4, 1921, and her early years were shaped by some…
Read MoreMystery red heart signs fuel buzz in local legislative race
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Red heart billboards and yard signs with no names or slogans have been popping up across the Midwest City area, turning heads and sparking questions from residents. The signs are part of an unconventional campaign strategy by Republican candidate Brent Rinehart, who is running for Oklahoma State House District…
Read MoreLeah’s Hope marks growth, new partnerships
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Leah’s Hope, a transitional housing nonprofit serving women and families in crisis, held its annual Liberation Luncheon on Friday at the Nick Harroz Community Center in Midwest City. Executive Director Brittany, speaking to a room of supporters, sponsors and local officials, highlighted several milestones from the past year, including…
Read MoreMelton ready to serve on city council
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It took a little longer than he had hoped, but Raymond Melton will soon fulfill a dream to serve his community on the Midwest City Council. After coming up short in a crowded race two years ago, Melton is preparing to serve as the next Ward 3 city councilmember.…
Read MoreFormer State Sen. James Howell dies
Former state Sen. James Howell, a longtime educator, attorney and public servant, died Tuesday morning. He was 91. Howell, who grew up in Wewoka, began his career as a teacher and coach before earning his law degree from the University of Oklahoma. He later served as a city judge and spent more than two decades…
Read MoreMayor leads final council meeting
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mayor Matt Dukes presided over his final Midwest City Council meeting last Tuesday evening, reflecting on a decade of service before retiring. Dukes, a former police officer, did not seek reelection and will be succeeded by Mayor-elect Rick Rice. “Ten years ago, I first sat in this chair. I…
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John Bill Martin: Because every moment matters John Bill Martin has spent nearly nine decades doing what he does best: showing up for his community. Born Jan. 12, 1936, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, Martin began his career in education shortly after graduating from East Central University in 1957. Recruited to Mid-Del by Assistant Superintendent R.W. McLean,…
Read MoreMidwest City man accused of neglect after disabled adult found locked in room
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City man is facing a charge of neglect of a vulnerable adult after police said a 25-year-old nonverbal man was found locked inside a bedroom in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. According to an affidavit filed in Oklahoma County District Court, officers were called Feb. 25 to a…
Read MoreMan arrested after reportedly shooting son in head
A father is accused of shooting his 16-year-old son in the head on March 14, Midwest City police said. Keith Ray Slaughter, Jr., 37, was taken into custody shortly after the incident, according to a probable cause affidavit. Midwest City police officers responded to an apartment in the 1400 block of N. Midwest Blvd. at…
Read MoreMid-Del Tinker 100 Club honors first responders
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Tinker 100 Club honored outstanding first-responders last Thursday during their annual awards banquet at Destiny Christian Center in Del City. The 42nd annual event brought together law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and local officials to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in serving their…
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