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Del City police union voices concern over budget cuts
The Del City Fraternal Order of Police is expressing concern over recent budget reductions that they say disproportionately impact the police department and have led to multiple layoffs. The statement issued Friday comes after a city audit revealed a $1 million shortfall in Del City’s general fund reserves. To address the deficit, the union says…
Read MoreDel City considers utility rate changes
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon At the Sept. 2 city council meeting, Del City leaders discussed potential changes to utility rates and billing structures. Interim Director of Public Works Brittany Parrott proposed several updates to help the city address essential needs such as infrastructure and maintenance. “The cost of doing nothing is we are…
Read MoreResidents demand action after cat killings
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon After a series of cat killings in one Del City neighborhood, residents are frustrated that not more has been done. Residents showed up at the Aug. 4 city council meeting to describe months of living in fear of a group of dogs that have been caught on camera killing…
Read MoreDel City Police Officers Recognized with Life Saving Award
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Just after midnight on May 9, Del City police officers responded to a serious crash on I-40. When they arrived, they found a vehicle engulfed in flames and the driver, Regan Ridley, lying on the shoulder of the highway with life-threatening injuries. Ridley had been ejected approximately 20 feet…
Read MoreDel City to offer monthly bulk trash pickups
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Following the success of its “Clean Sweep” initiative this spring, Del City announced it would permanently offer monthly bulk trash pickups to residents. Previously residents could request two bulk trash pickups per calendar year. However, there had been issues with residents placing their bulk trash out but never submitting…
Read MoreArmed Forces Day Parade tradition rolls on
By Katrina Crumbacher Midwest City Beacon As paraders threw candy, kids holding plastic bags, empty Hiland ice cream buckets or recycled Easter baskets swarmed to pick it all up, just as they have for nearly four decades. Saturday marked the 38th Annual Armed Forces Day and Shriners Parade, which featured the likes of Del City…
Read MoreHonored at last: Del City memorializes fallen
By Katrina Crumbacher Midwest City Beacon Seven Del City High School alumni killed in action during the Vietnam War are now commemorated on the Robert Kalsu Stadium’s new Wall of Honor. The seven men are as follows: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Tom Burton (Class of 1962), Lance Cpls. Jimmy Mullins (Class of 1965), Ricky…
Read MoreDel City offers one-time employee bonus
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon As the entire country attempts to deal with the effects of inflation, Del City hopes to help city employees by issuing a one-time stipend of $600. The city plans to issue the bonus on employees’ next paycheck, and will also discuss it more in the May 5 city council…
Read MoreDel City drops fence permit requirement
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City residents will no longer need to obtain a permit to construct a fence on their property, provided the fence meets all other fence requirements. The city approved the change at its March 17 council meeting. The change was made in order to streamline the process not only…
Read MoreDel City honors past and future military leaders
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon At its February 3 city council meeting, Del City acknowledged its future military leaders and its military past with proclamations honoring the Del City High School Navy Junior ROTC and Ret. Capt. John Keilty. The NJROTC was honored for several recent achievements, including earning the Distinguished Unit Award, which…
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