Midwest City Beacon Breaking News
Mid-Del Schools launches teacher apprenticeship program
District offers staff pathway to certification through on-the-job training and education By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is giving current employees a new pathway to become fully certified teachers through its Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program. The program, called Mid-Del ROOTS, was created in response to ongoing challenges in teacher retention and preparation across…
Read MoreMid-Del Tinker 100 Club honors first responders
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Tinker 100 Club honored outstanding first-responders last Thursday during their annual awards banquet at Destiny Christian Center in Del City. The 42nd annual event brought together law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and local officials to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in serving their…
Read MoreFundraising campaign launches for new YMCA
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Community leaders kicked off a fundraising campaign to build a new Midwest City YMCA. The kickoff event last Thursday was hosted by Dr. Bobby and Jayne Christensen. The facility is planned as part of the Plaza 62 development near the SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital campus, through a partnership…
Read MoreSenior Center renovation underway
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Construction is underway on a roughly $1.1 million renovation project at the Midwest City Senior Center. The project includes ADA upgrades, additional restrooms, expanded fitness space, roof repairs and general updates to the building’s interior. The renovation is expected to take eight to 10 months and could be completed…
Read MoreDukes delivers final State of the City address
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Mayor Matt Dukes joked that his final State of the City address might last “two and a half hours.” It might have taken that and then some to cover all the accomplishments of the past decade. Instead, his swan song was marked by humor, gratitude and visible…
Read MoreMid-Del students answer Botball Challenge
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del elementary school students participated in the annual Junior Botball Challenge Feb. 26 at the Rose State College Lead Center. Barnes, Cleveland Bailey, Del City Elementary, Epperly Heights, Midwest City Elementary, Schwartz, Soldier Creek, Tinker, and Townsend were represented in the event. Students were tasked with completing nine challenges,…
Read MoreMidwest City outlines plan for TIF district near I-40
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City Economic Development Director Robert Coleman outlined plans for a proposed Tax Increment Financing district near SE 29th St. and S. Douglas Blvd. during a Feb. 26 meeting of the Local Development Review Act committee. The proposed Interstate 40 Corridor Improvement Increment District would center on the city-owned…
Read MoreMidwest City assumes ownership of Heritage Park Mall
Midwest City Urban Renewal Authority approves demolition of Heritage Park Mall By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Urban Renewal Authority on Friday approved a resolution authorizing the demolition of Heritage Park Mall, marking a major milestone in the city’s long-running effort to redevelop the long-vacant property. The action follows a ruling by…
Read MoreCity reaches deal to buy Parklawn property
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s plans to redevelop the area surrounding SSM St. Anthony Hospital–Midwest cleared another hurdle Tuesday night. The Midwest City Council approved the purchase of property at 2813 Parklawn Dr. for $315,000, plus associated closing costs, clearing the way for continued development of the Plaza 62 project. The agreement…
Read MoreMidwest City man hurt in police chase denied compensation
City insurer says officer acted within scope of duties during pursuit By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City man says he suffered serious injuries and financial losses after his pickup was struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit last fall, but his claim for compensation has been denied by the city’s…
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