Midwest City Beacon Del City

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…

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…

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…

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…

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City recently joined a growing list of municipalities to leave the Regional Transit Authority. The city council last month voted to formally withdraw from the transit system over concerns about the costs, the planned route, and reliance on sales tax for construction and operations. The Regional Transit Authority…

By Valerie Scott Midwest City Beacon The Del City Chamber of Commerce has moved into the Community Center. The chamber’s previous office, located at 4505 SE 15th St., will be turned into a Salad and Go restaurant. The chamber has officially been moved in since the end of April. Chamber Director, Erin Stevens just celebrated…