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Bluepeak reaches 500,000-passing milestone across six states
Privately funded fiber expansion bringing next-generation internet access to Midwest City Bluepeak, a leading provider of high-speed fiber internet serving communities across Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Texas, and Wyoming, today announced a landmark achievement: the company has now passed 500,000 homes and businesses within its fiber-powered network. The milestone reflects hundreds of millions…
Read MoreDel City Nazarene Church gets help through district ‘churches helping churches’ ministry
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City Nazarene Church is receiving hands-on repair and restoration work through a new initiative led by the Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene. The program is designed to strengthen congregations through cooperation across the region. The effort is part of what district leaders describe as a “ministry response…
Read More965th Airborne Air Control Squadron welcomes new commander
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — Lt. Col. Blake Wiegmann assumed command of the 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron from Lt. Col. Jaxon Lee during a change of command ceremony June 5 at Tinker Air Force Base. Col. James Capra, 552nd Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony and praised the Golden Falcons for their…
Read MoreMid-Del names Clark, Mitchell to lead swim program
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del swimmers are putting in work again this summer with outdoor practices, but they’re doing so with new leadership. The school district recently hired Clayton “CJ” Clark and Rachel Mitchell as its new swim coaches following the departure of Josh Norman, who resigned to accept a position at Edmond…
Read More200-acre New Town project clears planning hurdle
City council vote set for June 23 By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a zoning request for a large mixed-use development on the east side. The advisory committee unanimously recommended approval of a request to rezone the 200-acre property near SE 29th St. and Anderson…
Read MoreStanley, Bracht face off in District 42 GOP Primary
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One of eastern Oklahoma County’s most closely watched legislative primaries will be decided June 16 as Sen. Brenda Stanley defends her seat against conservative challenger Malana Bracht in the Oklahoma Senate District 42 Republican primary. The district covers much of Midwest City, Choctaw and Jones in eastern Oklahoma County.…
Read MoreRepublican primary for House District 95 features incumbent, former official, newcomer
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A sitting lawmaker, a comeback politician with a controversial past and a political newcomer are squaring off in the Republican primary for House District 95 on June 16. Rep. Max Wolfley is facing primary challengers Brent Rinehart, a former Oklahoma City councilman and Oklahoma County commissioner, and newcomer Alexander…
Read MoreTitans take 5A state title
Brown delivers with clutch 2-run pinch hit double in 7-5 win over Bishop Kelley By Jon Potts Special To The Beacon TULSA – The Carl Albert Titans beat the Bishop Kelley Comets 7-5 in the Class 5A baseball state championship game Saturday morning at ONE OK Field. This is the ninth title in baseball for…
Read MoreThe Harrells: Three for Three State Champions
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon For many families, it is a great accomplishment when one member becomes a state champion. For the Harrell family, all three children have achieved that milestone. This year, the Carl Albert girls basketball team won the Class 5A state championship, marking a historic season for the program and for…
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…
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