Midwest City Beacon Area News
Midwest City boy takes mowing challenge
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Midwest City resident Cannon Deeter has cut over 30 lawns for free as part of the national 50 Yard Challenge. During that time, he’s met people from all backgrounds, including senior citizens, people with disabilities, military veterans and single parents. He was even named “Mower of the Month” for…
Read MoreMore groundwater sampling needed at Eagle Industries Superfund site
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Environmental experts plan to increase sampling of groundwater near a polluted former industrial property in Midwest City. Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality officials say they’re having a difficult time understanding how the contamination is impacting local groundwater near the former Eagle Industries, 10901 SE 29th St. “We’re noticing more…
Read MoreTinker employees shop with Mid-Del students
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon MOORE – Dylan wore a smile on his face and new Puma tennis shoes on his feet Friday morning at JC Penney’s. The Soldier Creek Elementary School student picked out new clothes as part of an annual holiday shopping event with employees from Tinker Air Force Base. And he…
Read MoreMidwest City man arrested for aggravated assault
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City man was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and firing a gun inside their trailer home, police said. The incident took place about 11:21 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the 2300 block of S. Westminster Rd. According to an affidavit, Midwest City police were called to the…
Read MoreSSM Health presents Trusted Leader Awards
By Maxine Wheelan Midwest City Beacon SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital recently recognized outstanding employees with the inaugural Trusted Leader Awards. Tammy Powell, President, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, and Dr. Kersey Winfree, Regional VP, Medical Affairs, SSM Health Oklahoma, were the first recipients of the award.…
Read MoreMidwest City Beacon launches annual holiday food drive
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Beacon is asking readers to help those less fortunate this holiday season by donating to our ninth annual Holiday Food Drive. During the next few weeks, the newspaper staff will be collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit the Mid-Del Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted at…
Read MoreDEQ to update residents on progress of Eagle Industries cleanup
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host an informational meeting to discuss the Eagle Industries Superfund Site on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sooner East Church of Christ, 10620 SE 29th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73130. Representatives from DEQ will be available to discuss the site and answer…
Read MoreCandidate questionnaire approved
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Candidates running for city council in Midwest City will need to provide information about employment and business dealings to prevent potential conflicts of interest. The city council last week approved an ordinance that will require all candidates to complete a questionnaire about potential conflicts of interest with any current…
Read MoreMidwest City, school district call elections
Candidate filing period planned for Dec. 4-6 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The City of Midwest City and Mid-Del School District have scheduled elections for early next year. The primary election is set for Feb. 13 with a general election, if necessary, on April 2. Midwest City will have city council elections for Ward…
Read MoreMidwest Boulevard repaving project planned
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest Boulevard will get a little TLC. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a nearly $5.5 million resurfacing project on Midwest Blvd. that will repave three miles of roadway, improve drainage and create ADA compliant sidewalks. The project includes Midwest Blvd. between SE 29th and NE 10th streets. Crews will…
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