Midwest City Beacon Area News
Midwest City Ward 1 Councilwoman Susan Eads resigns
Seat to be filled in February election By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Ward 1 Councilwoman Susan Eads has resigned after nearly nine years of service. Eads submitted a letter of resignation to city leaders Tuesday, citing her daughter’s pursuit of employment with the city. Both Oklahoma state law and the Midwest City…
Read MoreFrom classrooms to crisis calls, Miles brings comfort across Midwest City
Mid-Del Tinker Kennel Club donation helps therapy dog hit the road with PD By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s newest police recruit isn’t chasing suspects or sniffing out drugs. Instead, he’s offering comfort, companionship, and calm during times of crisis. Miles, an eight-month-old English Labrador, joined the police department earlier this year as…
Read MoreMidwest City adjusts water meter fees
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Council has approved the city’s annual water meter fee schedule, reflecting changes based solely on the actual cost of materials. The updated fees are intended to cover the cost of meters for new construction projects without generating additional revenue for the city. Public Works Director Paul…
Read MoreAuthor shares Midwest City’s story in new book
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Malana Bracht believes understanding a city’s past is key to shaping its future. Bracht, a longtime resident and author, recently published Images of America: Midwest City, a book highlighting the community’s origins, growth, and unique identity. She spoke to the Midwest City Rotary Club last week about the project…
Read MoreFirefighters, paramedics, dispatchers team up for training
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City firefighters teamed up with EMS crews last week for a unique live fire training exercise designed to improve response to smoke inhalation victims. The training exercise gave firefighters and paramedics hands-on practice rescuing and treating simulated patients. The department regularly conducts four live burns a year at…
Read MoreLongtime Mid-Del educator celebrates100th birthday
From WWII service to Mid-Del Schools, McAllister leaves lasting legacy By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A longtime Mid-Del educator and Navy veteran became the state’s newest centenarian. Dr. Vernon F. McAllister celebrated his 100th birthday Sept. 5 along with family, friends and community leaders at Tealridge Retirement Community in Edmond. McAllister was born Sept.…
Read MoreMidwest City launches parks and trails study
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Council recently approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for up to $294,800 to develop a comprehensive Parks and Trails Master Plan. City officials say the plan will help prioritize improvements across the city’s parks and trail system and ensure that community input guides investment…
Read MoreCommunity Improvement Grant Program applications now open
The Memorial Hospital Authority is pleased to announce the opening of the Community Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025–26. Grant applications will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 29. Completed applications must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. The purpose of the Midwest City Community Improvement Grant Program is to fund effective projects that improve quality…
Read MoreUpdates from Washington
Tom Cole highlights tax cuts, border security and defense priorities By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon U.S. Rep. Tom Cole told local residents and business leaders last week that Congress is navigating one of the most dramatic and consequential periods he has seen during his time in Washington, with high stakes for both the nation…
Read MoreRose State shooter found guilty
Jury recommends life without parole By Katrina Crumbacher Midwest City Beacon After a three-day trial, a jury found Brandon Morrissette, 32, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Robenie Long, a Rose State College student and Marine reservist. The jury also found Morrissette guilty of possession of a weapon on school…
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