Midwest City Beacon Breaking News
More 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 MoreOKC voters have big decision ahead
By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer Muhammed Ali vs Jerry Cooney. The 1985 Chicago Bears vs the New England Patriots. Backstreet Boys vs 98 Degrees. These are some of the most lopsided battles in the history of competition. Everyone knew they were going to be ugly from the start and that is the way they ended.…
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 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 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…
Read MoreMidwest City Starbucks employees unionize
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Employees at a Starbucks in Midwest City voted to unionize last week. Union organizers asked for higher wages, better working conditions and consistent working hours. Following a 13-3 vote, the store at 7203 SE 29th St. will join the Starbucks Workers United. It is the fourth store in the…
Read MoreBomber Brotherhood celebrates final gathering
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It was like any other Thursday evening during football season. Midwest City football players met at First Baptist Church for Bomber Brotherhood, a weekly gathering the night before games. They ate, played games, and enjoyed fellowship with alumni. At the end of the evening, players spray painted their cleats…
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