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OG&E seeking to upgrade aging power plant in eastern Oklahoma County
Proposed project expected to cost $331 million and raise residential rates by $2.20 per month Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company is eyeing a $331 million project to upgrade a power plant in eastern Oklahoma County. OG&E is asking the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for approval to replace two aging power generation units at the Horseshoe Lake…
Read MoreFirefighters battle blaze at recycling plant
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Fire crews battled a blaze this afternoon at a recycle plant near NE 10th St. and Bryant Ave. in Oklahoma City. About 2 p.m., Oklahoma City firefighters were called to the scene at Absoloot Recycling, 3308 NE 10th St. Scrap metal had caught on fire, creating a large plume…
Read MoreCarl Albert’s Boyer wins Jim Thorpe Award
Emily Boyer named 2022-23 girls tennis player of the year Carl Albert’s Emily Boyer has been named the 2022-23 Jim Thorpe High School Player of the Year for girls tennis. The Jim Thorpe High School Players of the Year Awards are presented annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Over two dozen high school…
Read MoreMidwest City man receives probation in shooting incident
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A Midwest City man was sentenced to seven years of probation after he pleaded guilty to firing guns while walking down a busy city street in 2021. Taylor Slaughter, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in reckless conduct while in possession of a firearm, and one count of…
Read MoreAmerican Legion holds 64TH annual Memorial Day Observance
By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer American Legion Post 170 held their 64th Annual Memorial Day Observance at the Arlington Memorial Gardens in Midwest City on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. The following members of the American Legion, under the direction of Commander Rick Doty, recognized all their veterans that have passed this past year. Ricky…
Read MoreMemorial Day a day for remembering
By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer Memorial Day for a nation that will not forget the sacrifices made by many that others may live in peace. The day in Midwest City started with a Memorable Service at the Veteran’s Memorial with Mayor Matt Dukes, Hiawatha Bouldin, Tony Bennett, and Tom Pomelow lowering the flags to half-mast. …
Read MoreMidwest City declares apartment complex dilapidated
Property owner has 30 days to address issues By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials are putting pressure on a problematic apartment complex. The city council last week declared the Midwest Point Apartments, 1200 N. Air Depot Blvd., as a dilapidated building and gave the property owner 30 days to remedy the issues.…
Read MoreDip into summer at the Reno Swim and Slide Pool
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Summer swimming season is almost here. Midwest City’s Reno Swim and Slide Pool,101 S Douglas Blvd., will be open for the summer from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The pool opens May 27 at 11 a.m. for a summer full of fun. It will be open Monday,…
Read MoreBoyer, McLaughlin earn all-state tennis honors
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert tennis has a pair of all-staters. Keegan McLaughlin and Emily Boyer were recently named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Teams. The OCA All-State Tennis Tournament is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 25 at the University of Tulsa’s Michael D. Case Center. McLaughlin and Boyer will represent…
Read MoreCarl Albert soccer players earn all-state honors
By Jeff Harrison mwcbeacon@yahoo.com Carl Albert’s soccer teams picked up several postseason honors. Kayden Murphy, Brooklyn Hawkins and Fabian Romero were named to the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association Class 5A All-State Teams. Chancy Lester was selected as an all-state alternate. The 5A All-State Game is scheduled for June 9 at Newcastle High School. The girls…
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