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By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Some homeowners in Del City will see their insurance rates decrease due to improved safety ratings for the city’s fire protection. Chief Brandon Pursell last week announced that the department improved its Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating to a 2 from a previous rating of 3. He said the improved…

City council approves letter of intent with RCL Mortgage and Development By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City has found a new developer for a pair of city-owned properties. The city council last week approved a letter of intent with RCL Mortgage and Development Company, who plans to build a commercial development near Scott…

By Anthony Thomas Contributing Writer The Del City Fire Department recently purchased two new trucks and new equipment. In January, the department got a new medium duty Rescue Truck for $400,028 and in June bought a new Ladder truck for $1 million dollars. Along with the two new trucks the department also bought new cutters,…

First rate increase since 2011 will raise base rate by nearly 60% By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Del City water customers will see their bills rise. The city council last week approved a nearly 60% increase in water rates. The action will raise the minimum water rate to $10.14 for the first 1,000 gallons, which…

By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Del City Police Department is adding a school resource officer at Del City High School for the upcoming school year. The police department and the Mid-Del School District approved an agreement to add the officer. The Del City Council last Monday night approved hiring two police officers to support…