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Beautification Committee seeking entries for Eagle Pride competition
By Anthony Thomas Midwest City Beacon The Del City Beautification committee is taking nominations for the annual city-wide Eagle Pride lawn and garden competition. Nominations will be accepted until July 16. The annual competition was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Eagle Pride beautification program awards Del City residents who have maintained…
Read MoreMotocross track gets green light
Del City approves special use permit for controversial motocross track By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A motocross track could be making its way to Del City. After nearly two hours of debate, city leaders gave the green light for a controversial motocross track on city-owned property near E. Reno Ave. and Vickie Dr. The…
Read MoreDel City up against clock to find new EMS provider
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Del City officials have 90 days to find a permanent EMS provider before the temporary contract with Pafford EMS expires. On June 21, the City Council approved a 90day extension at the request of Del City Emergency Management Director Brandon Pursell. Under the temporary contract, the City could renew once…
Read MoreVeteran riding across country makes pit stop in Del City
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Retired Senior Airman Thomas Bird has been taking on the 16,000 mile journey cross country with his 2001 Harley Road King. Last Wednesday he made a pit-stop at Del City’s American Legion Post 73. King served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and now works as a full-time…
Read MoreDel City leaders tout progress at State of the City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City leaders had a lot to say last week at the annual State of the City luncheon. Mayor Floyd Eason touted progress over the past year including numerous projects as well as increased staffing to better serve and engage with the public. “This city is doing better than…
Read MoreDel City residents helping beautify community
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer The Del City Beautification Committee was recently praised for their work improving the community. The three women recognized were Stacie Freitas, Cyndi Harwell, and Kristi Tasker. In recent weeks they worked diligently to revitalize the welcome sign gardens at Sooner Rd. and Reno Ave. and Sunnylane Rd. and I-240 and…
Read MoreA day to remember
Del City veterans hold Memorial Day ceremony By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer On the 150th Memorial Day, Del City’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9969 and American Legion Post 73, held their annual Memorial Day ceremony at Sunnylane Cemetery. Due to the rainy weather, the ceremony was held in the chapel at Sunnylane. Normally the…
Read MoreRecycling options could be headed to Del City
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer The decade-long debate over providing recycling services for Del City residents may soon be resolved. On May 12, the city announced that Recyclops began taking signups for residential recycling in Del City. The company needs 100 signups to launch the service. At press time, 20 residents have signed up. The…
Read MoreDel City pursuing TIF for proposed development
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Plans for a mixed-use development on Del City’s west side gained support of city leaders. The city council last week laid the groundwork for using public dollars towards the nearly 140-acre development. That support would come in the form of a tax increment district and would be used for…
Read MoreDel City Councilman wins re-election
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Kyle Gandy will continue serving in Del City. The Ward 4 councilman won last week’s election with more than 75% of the vote. Gandy received 101 votes to Lauren Rodebush’s 33 in the Feb. 9 election. “The turnout was a little smaller than I anticipated but I was pleased…
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