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Locals featured in Celebrating America broadcast
Oklahoma received some primetime attention last week during the inauguration celebration of President Joe Biden. Five local performers sang and danced to Bill Withers’ hit “Lovely Day,” performed by Demi Lovato as President Joe Biden and family watched along to the Celebrating America broadcast. The local cast included Lenny Hatchett, of Choctaw, Jaclyn Gass, of…
Read MoreCCSO Sheriff Chris West ‘vehemently rebukes’ violence at U.S Capitol
Canadian County Sheriff Chris West visited the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC Wednesday, January 6 in support of President Donald Trump. That day, there was a riot at the Nation’s Capital that resulted in the deaths of five people. Sheriff West said he was not present at the scene of the violence. Accusations, originating on…
Read MoreMid-Del Schools hires new director of child nutrition
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools is welcoming a new director of child nutrition. Denise Smith was approved for the position last Monday during the school board’s monthly meeting. Smith currently serves as the Child Nutrition Federal Programs Director for Atoka Public Schools. She previously worked as the administrative coordinator for child nutrition…
Read MoreChoctaw extends mask mandate until April 20, adds fines for violations
Officials also declare executive orders by governor as law in city By Ryan Horton Managing Editor With a 5-2 vote, Choctaw City Council moved to extend the mask mandate within city limits until April 20, 2021. Council also opted to add a citation fee schedule to give the ordinance “some teeth” during the Dec. 1…
Read MoreBombers district title hopes fade in loss to Stillwater
Walker runs for four TDs By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City had a chance to get in the driver’s seat in the District 6A-II-1 standings on Friday night. But Stillwater left them in the dust. The Bombers (5-2, 4-1) spent much of the night chasing Stillwater running back Qwontrel Walker and never got…
Read MoreKickapoo Turnpike now open
North half of toll road connects NE 23rd Street and Britton Road to Turner Turnpike By Ryan Horton Managing Editor The northern half of the Kickapoo Turnpike, connecting U.S. Highway 62 to I-44 in eastern Oklahoma County, opened Tuesday. The northern 11-mile section is a four-lane divided highway that connects to NE 23rd, near…
Read MoreTitans blast Guymon on the road
Harris throws 5 TDs in 63-0 win By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Carl Albert football team took their show on the road Friday night with a 63-0 win over Guymon. Senior quarterback Ben Harris threw for 231 yards and five touchdowns with three to Xzavier Thomas. The Titans outgained Guymon 394 to 197…
Read MoreCity leaders postpone police rally, relocate sign
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Efforts to honor local law enforcement went awry last week. City leaders were criticized over decisions to postpone a “Back the Blue” rally and remove a sign that was placed in front of the police department. Mayor Matt Dukes and the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce planned to host a…
Read MoreOpinion: ‘Just what the Dr. ordered!’
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher “I’m a pepper, he’s a pepper, she’s a pepper, we’re a pepper, wouldn’t you like to be a pepper too?” That’s a great slogan and apparently everyone wants to be a pepper these days. According to Dr Pepper they can’t keep the the product on the shelves and there is now…
Read MoreNew restaurant opening soon in Tuttle
By Steve Coulter Co-Publisher A new barbecue restaurant is set to open soon at 151 East Main Street in Tuttle. B-Ray’s BBQ will convert from a food truck operation to a brick and mortar sit down family style restaurant. “We’re going to have all smoked meat. We’ll be doing brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausages, hot…
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