Midwest City Beacon Del City
Police receive federal grant for new body armor
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon The Del City Police Department plans to replace some of its officers’ body armor thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, or JAG, provides funding to local and state governments for services such as law enforcement, drug treatment and…
Read MoreDel City Council appoints planning commission members
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Del City appointed the newest member of its planning commission and also reappointed four existing members at its Jan. 21 city council meeting. Terms for all of the appointed members last until September 1, 2027. All five members were nominated by the mayor and approved unanimously by the council.…
Read MoreEpperly Heights student has wish granted
Make-A-Wish surprises first-grader with trip to Disney World By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A first grader at Epperly Heights Elementary was all smiles Friday morning during a school assembly. Leo Romo, 6, learned that his wish to go to Disney World had been granted by Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. He and his family will travel to…
Read MoreMedical Examiner: Cause of death ‘undetermined’
Tulsa woman’s remains found near NE 4th and Sunnylane in July By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The state medical examiner has released their report on a woman whose body was found July 17 in Del City. The remains of 38-year-old Precious Lajune Rowe, of Tulsa, were found in a field near NE 4th St.…
Read MoreDel City council members run unopposed
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Two Del City councilmembers will serve another term after running unopposed for re-election. Ward 2 Councilperson and Vice-Mayor Pam Finch is currently serving her second term. Ward 4 Councilperson Scott Tatom is completing his first term, having been appointed to fill the seat in November 2023. Their current terms…
Read MoreDel City offers sales tax rebate to new Boot Barn store
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon As national retail chain Boot Barn prepares to open a location in Del City, the city council approved a sales tax rebate to help offset the cost of enhancements to the location and incentivize the store’s move to the area. The council last month approved a six-year agreement with…
Read MoreDel City approves new parking ordinance
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon At the Dec. 2 city council meeting, Del City council members unanimously approved a new ordinance designed to keep city streets safer. Ordinance No. 1434 prohibits parked or stationary vehicles from protruding into the lane of traffic. Mayor Floyd A. Eason said the ordinance was created because of a…
Read MoreTroubled motel to be demolished
Del City declares former Econo Lodge dilapidated; sets March demo deadline By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon A long-troublesome property in Del City will be demolished, but there are questions about the best way to secure the property until then. At its December 16 meeting, the Del City Council approved the dilapidation declaration for the…
Read MoreDel City’s Shop with a Cop brightens holidays for children
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Del City Police Department helped children get an early start to the holidays. Officers hosted their annual Shop with a Cop program at the Del City Walmart on Dec. 7. Twenty-one children participated in the event. Each child was paired with an officer or department em-ployee and had…
Read MoreDel City rolls out new website
By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon As part of its rebrand, Del City is not only focusing on revamping its image, but also on better meeting the needs of its residents. This includes overhauling the city website to make it more user-friendly. “You should be able to get anything you need in three clicks or…
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