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Del 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 MoreDel City plans Neighbors Night Out
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City’s second annual Neighbors Night Out will include games, vendors and food trucks, with a focus on bringing people together in an event designed to have broad community appeal, said Joshua Shultz, Del City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. “The goal for this is for the community to…
Read MoreDel City seeks volunteers for Olde Towne Neighborhood Watch
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City’s neighborhood watches play an important role in the community, by sponsoring everything from fundraisers for Shop With a Cop to working closely with city leadership, the city council and the Del City Police Department. Every Del City neighborhood has a community watch group – six in total…
Read MoreDel City hires HR consultant
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon As Del City undertakes several human resource projects, it’s enlisting the aid of an HR consulting firm to ensure regulatory compliance and to assist in the development, revision and implementation of multiple policies and procedures. At its Feb. 17 regular meeting, the city council approved a contract with The…
Read MorePolice spread holiday cheer through Shop with a Cop
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Laughter, flashing lights and the excitement of holiday shopping filled the Del City Walmart on Saturday morning as the Del City Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop program. Officers get to spend time with local children and help them shop for holiday presents. The day began…
Read MorePolice steady ranks as city works through budget shifts
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City is navigating a challenging budget environment and a recent shakeup of its police department. The city has had to tighten its belt to close a shortfall in its general fund, which provides funding for many core services including police, fire, streets, and parks and recreation. To balance…
Read MoreForeclosed Del City motel site hits auction block Tuesday
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A prime commercial property in Del City is heading to the auction block. About 2.2 acres at 5501 Tinker Diagonal will be auctioned Tuesday, Nov. 18 during an online Oklahoma County Sheriff’s sale. The property is the former site of the Econo Lodge/La Quinta motel. The motel building was…
Read MoreDel City High School honors pioneering coach Kay Talley
Family, friends, colleagues remember impactful DCHS coach and teacher By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City High School paid tribute last week to one of its trailblazers in education and athletics. Former teachers, colleagues, and family members gathered last Wednesday to honor the late Janieria “Kay” Talley — one of the school’s first female…
Read MoreDel City approves new utility fees
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City residents will soon see several changes on their utility bills. At its October 6 meeting, the city council voted to approve two new utility fees: a stormwater fee that replaces the previous drainage fee, and a streets surcharge. The stormwater fee is $2 per one-fourth of an…
Read MoreDel City residents express worry, frustration over police department cuts
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon It was standing room only at Monday night’s Del City council meeting as residents showed up to voice their concern over recent budget cuts to Del City’s police department. The situation drew attention on Sept. 26 when it was reported that Police Chief Loyd Berger had been placed on…
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