Midwest City Beacon Del City
Cantrell stepping down as city manager
J.D. Hock named acting city manager for Del City By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City has a change of leadership. Mike Cantrell recently announced he is retiring after 32 years with the city. He has served as acting city manager since February 2020 following a long career with the public works department. J.D.…
Read MoreBrowne wins Del City Ward 3 race
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City will have a new city council member. Claudia Browne won the Ward 3 city council election last week. Browne won with 54.35% of the vote, defeating incumbent Jacque Mooney. Browne received 150 votes and Mooney had 126. On election night, Browne gathered with family and friends for…
Read MoreDel City High School is honoring a former student and American hero
The Robert Kalsu Legacy Group recently kicked off its campaign to build a statue to preserve and remember the legacy of Robert Kalsu who was killed in action 52 years ago in Vietnam. The group held a kickoff event last Thursday at the Del City High School Performing Arts Center. The bronze statue will…
Read MoreOne person injured in shooting at Del City High School basketball game
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One person was injured during a shooting at basketball game Tuesday night at Del City High School. Shortly after the boys game ended, a fight broke out and shots were fired inside the John Smith Fieldhouse, according to school officials. An adult male was injured and transported by a…
Read MorePolice, residents find solution on ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City residents and city leaders appear to have found common ground about a controversial flag. For several years, the police department has flown a “Thin Blue Line” outside of the police station. The flag features a black-and-white American flag with a blue stripe across the middle. It is…
Read MoreRoad Ranger buying land for travel center in Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A travel stop is coming to Del City. Road Ranger LLC has agreed to buy 19 acres of land near Scott St. and Interstate 40 and plans to build a travel stop. The Road Ranger travel stop will include fueling stations, convenience store featuring Oklahoma products, and three fast-food…
Read MoreDel City program promotes local restaurants
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Restaurants in Del City are getting a hand from the city. Del City is promoting local restaurants through a new free program called “Dining in Del City Exposé”. The program highlights one restaurant each month through the city’s social media channels, billboard, cable channel and during a city council…
Read MoreThin Blue Line flag sparks debate
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Del City leaders last week held a special meeting to discuss a “Thin Blue Line” flag that flies at the Del City Police Station. The flag, which has been at the police station for several years, is seen as a symbol of unity and support for police officers but also…
Read MoreDel City opens outdoor fitness court at Patriot Park
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon Del City is offering a new way to exercise. The city recently opened first outdoor exercise equipment at the Patriot Park, 4507 SE 15th St. The exercise equipment offers a full-body workout. It is designed for ages 14 and above. Children younger than 14 years old must be accompanied…
Read MoreDel City celebrates new outdoor fitness court
By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon Del City’s new outdoor exercise equipment is officially open to the public. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 22 for the fitness court at Patriot Park. The American Flag on the back of the equipment can be seen by drives on nearby Interstate 40. “We’ve been out…
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