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Del City finds temporary EMS provider
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Del City is now working with Samaritan (Pafford) EMS due to recent shortfalls of Alliance Health Midwest EMS. The city council approved the temporary six-month contract with Pafford EMS at the Feb. 1 meeting. Del City will pay Pafford $15,000 per month, for the next six months to ensure there…
Read MoreDel City Ward 4 election set for Tuesday, Feb. 9
By Tonya Little Contributing Writer Next week Del City residents in Ward 4 will head to the polls to select their next city council person. Kyle Gandy currently holds the seat after being appointed to fill a vacancy in October. He is running against Lauren Rodebush, who recently ran against Andy Fugate for the State…
Read MoreDel City builds new fishing pier at Eagle Lake
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Del City unveiled a new fishing pier at Eagle Lake earlier this month. This is the first fishing pier built at Eagle Lake. The city first built a boat ramp around four years ago that is still in place at the lake. The fishing pier was donated and…
Read MoreDel City and Midwest City chip in to remove old railroad crossing
By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer Del City leaders recently approved a measure to remove the railroad lines at E. Reno Ave. and S. Sooner Rd. The track has been out of service for several years and the City of Del City does not have the right of way or authority to repair the re-occurring…
Read MoreDel City leaders putting focus on customer service
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City leaders are trying to make City Hall a friendlier place. Mayor Floyd Eason said the city is focusing on improving customer service and communication with residents. “When you come to City Hall, we want you to leave in at least as good of a mood as when…
Read MoreHouse 94: Fugate, Rodebush meet Nov. 3
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Voters in House 94 will have two choices on election day. Rep. Andy Fugate (D-Oklahoma City) is seeking a second term for the district that includes Del City and parts of south Oklahoma City. Republican Lauren Rodebush is the lone challenger in the race. Fugate said he has helped…
Read MoreMasons dedicate cornerstone for Del City Library
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Local Freemasons and the Grand Master Mason of Oklahoma conducted a centuries-old ceremony last week as they dedicated the cornerstone of the new Del City Library. Masonic representatives and local dignitaries attended the Oct. 5 ceremony outside the library construction site at 4330 SE 15th Street. The new building…
Read MoreDel City softball makes incredible run to state
Eagles upset defending state champion Piedmont By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon After 18 long years, Del City softball is headed back to the state tournament. The Eagles snapped the drought with an incredible showing last week at the regional tournament capped by a 3-2 win over defending state champion Piedmont in the championship. Del…
Read MoreApplication deadline approaching for DelQuest
The application deadline for DelQuest is approaching. The annual leadership training program is open to juniors at Del City High School, Destiny Christian, Christian Heritage and home school students in the Del City area. The exciting and insightful program provides hands-on leadership training from business and community leaders in Del City. During the three days,…
Read MoreDel City repaving SE 29th Street
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Another major road project is underway in Del City. The city is repaving SE 29th Street between Sunnylane and Sooner roads, and upgrading traffic signal lights. Work started this week and is expected to last about a month, said Mayor Floyd Eason. “We’ve been working on this project for…
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