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VFW honors firefighters for water rescue
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City firefighters were recognized for their lifesaving efforts during a water rescue last month. The VFW Post 9969 presented the fire department’s red shift with the VFW National Lifesaving Award during the July 15 city council meeting. On June 2, firefighters were called to SE 18 St. and…
Read MoreDel City leaders begin petition process for grand jury
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City leaders are taking a new approach to prevent a new Oklahoma County Jail from being built near their community. Del City Mayor Floyd Eason, Mid-Del School Board member Gina Standridge, and State Rep. Andy Fugate filed a citizen petition for a grand jury investigation into Oklahoma County…
Read MoreA day to remember and honor
By Maxine Wheelan and Jeff Harrison Monday was a day of remembrance. Local residents came together for Memorial Day services in Midwest City and Del City to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Veterans groups led services at Sunnylane Cemetery and Arlington Memory Gardens as well as…
Read MoreDel City Council celebrates 102-year-old WWII veteran
By Lea Terry Contributing Writer At 102 years old, longtime Del City resident J.B. Wallace has seen the growth of the city since its inception, served in World War II and contributed to the strengthening of the United States military by working as a civilian employee at Tinker Air Force Base. This year, he’s being…
Read MoreOklahoma City says no to Grand Blvd. jail location
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Oklahoma City Council voted down plans to build a new county jail at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. The council voted 7-1 to deny a special use permit to build the new county detention center on vacant property just west of the border with Del City. Del City residents…
Read MoreDel City man convicted of arson, making threats
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Del City man has been convicted of arson and making threats over the phone. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old Allen Bullock was found guilty by a federal jury of interstate transmission of threatening communication and arson related to a fire set at an apartment complex. Evidence presented at trial…
Read MoreDel City officer will not face charges in shooting at Choctaw football game
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma County Grand Jury recommended no charges be filed against a Del City police officer accused of shooting Demetrize Carter at a football game at Choctaw High School on Aug. 25, according to the District Attorney’s Office. The grand jury heard testimony from 10 witnesses and reviewed 41 exhibits related to…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Plenty of time has been given to the commissioners
Since September, I have attended several Oklahoma County Commissioner meetings opposing the jail site at 1901 E. Grand Blvd. I have listened to my community oppose the site and give valid reasons why this location is not a suitable one. The location at 1901 Grand has come off the list and gone back on the…
Read MoreWrong-way driver killed in crash on I-40 in Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One person died following a wrong-way crash in Del City early Sunday morning. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-40, just west of Scott St. about 2:54 a.m. A woman driving a Nissan Versa westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-40…
Read MoreDel City High School unveils Robert Kalsu statue
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Robert Kalsu was a larger-than-life figure. He was a standout football player at Del City High School and went on to play on the offensive line for the University of Oklahoma and later in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills. Kalsu was also a man of character and honor.…
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