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More groundwater sampling needed at Eagle Industries Superfund site

December 8, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Environmental experts plan to increase sampling of groundwater near a polluted former industrial property in Midwest City. Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality officials say they’re having a difficult time understanding how the contamination is impacting local groundwater near the former Eagle Industries, 10901 SE 29th St. “We’re noticing more…

OKC voters have big decision ahead

December 8, 2023 |

By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer Muhammed Ali vs Jerry Cooney. The 1985 Chicago Bears vs the New England Patriots. Backstreet Boys vs 98 Degrees. These are some of the most lopsided battles in the history of competition. Everyone knew they were going to be ugly from the start and that is the way they ended.…

Tinker employees shop with Mid-Del students

December 7, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon MOORE – Dylan wore a smile on his face and new Puma tennis shoes on his feet Friday morning at JC Penney’s. The Soldier Creek Elementary School student picked out new clothes as part of an annual holiday shopping event with employees from Tinker Air Force Base. And he…

SSM Health presents Trusted Leader Awards

December 1, 2023 |

By Maxine Wheelan Midwest City Beacon SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital recently recognized outstanding employees with the inaugural Trusted Leader Awards. Tammy Powell, President, SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony, and Dr. Kersey Winfree, Regional VP, Medical Affairs, SSM Health Oklahoma, were the first recipients of the award.…

DEQ to update residents on progress of Eagle Industries cleanup

November 28, 2023 |

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host an informational meeting to discuss the Eagle Industries Superfund Site on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sooner East Church of Christ, 10620 SE 29th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73130. Representatives from DEQ will be available to discuss the site and answer…

Candidate questionnaire approved

November 22, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Candidates running for city council in Midwest City will need to provide information about employment and business dealings to prevent potential conflicts of interest. The city council last week approved an ordinance that will require all candidates to complete a questionnaire about potential conflicts of interest with any current…

Midwest City, school district call elections

November 22, 2023 |

Candidate filing period planned for Dec. 4-6 By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The City of Midwest City and Mid-Del School District have scheduled elections for early next year. The primary election is set for Feb. 13 with a general election, if necessary, on April 2. Midwest City will have city council elections for Ward…

Midwest Boulevard repaving project planned

November 15, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest Boulevard will get a little TLC. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a nearly $5.5 million resurfacing project on Midwest Blvd. that will repave three miles of roadway, improve drainage and create ADA compliant sidewalks. The project includes Midwest Blvd. between SE 29th and NE 10th streets. Crews will…

Midwest City Starbucks employees unionize

November 15, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Employees at a Starbucks in Midwest City voted to unionize last week. Union organizers asked for higher wages, better working conditions and consistent working hours. Following a 13-3 vote, the store at 7203 SE 29th St. will join the Starbucks Workers United. It is the fourth store in the…

Bomber Brotherhood celebrates final gathering

November 15, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon It was like any other Thursday evening during football season. Midwest City football players met at First Baptist Church for Bomber Brotherhood, a weekly gathering the night before games. They ate, played games, and enjoyed fellowship with alumni. At the end of the evening, players spray painted their cleats…

Area News

Midwest City boy takes mowing challenge

By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Midwest City resident Cannon Deeter has cut over 30 lawns for free as part of the national 50 Yard Challenge. During that time, he’s met people from all backgrounds, including senior citizens, people with disabilities, military veterans and single parents. He was even named “Mower of the Month” for…

More groundwater sampling needed at Eagle Industries Superfund site

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Environmental experts plan to increase sampling of groundwater near a polluted former industrial property in Midwest City. Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality officials say they’re having a difficult time understanding how the contamination is impacting local groundwater near the former Eagle Industries, 10901 SE 29th St. “We’re noticing more…

Area Sports

OKC voters have big decision ahead

By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer Muhammed Ali vs Jerry Cooney. The 1985 Chicago Bears vs the New England Patriots. Backstreet Boys vs 98 Degrees. These are some of the most lopsided battles in the history of competition. Everyone knew they were going to be ugly from the start and that is the way they ended.…

Titans defend state title

Carl Albert edges rival Del City in Class 5A state finals By Michael Kinney  Contributing Writer EDMOND- When the 2023 season started, Carl Albert already knew the deal. As the defending 5A state champions, the Titans knew they would be a marked squad as every team they faced would be looking to knock their crown…

Business

Midwest City Starbucks employees unionize

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Employees at a Starbucks in Midwest City voted to unionize last week. Union organizers asked for higher wages, better working conditions and consistent working hours. Following a 13-3 vote, the store at 7203 SE 29th St. will join the Starbucks Workers United. It is the fourth store in the…

Chick-fil-A reopens in Town Center

Chick-fil-A at SE 29th St. and Town Center reopened this morning following a $2.2 million remodeling project. The restaurant, 7331 SE 29th St., upgraded the drive-thru, adding canopies on both sides. They updated the kitchen to make it more efficient and improved the dining area, according to a company spokesperson. Construction started Aug. 10 and…

Education

Epperly Heights wins Mid-Del Brain Bowl

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Students put on their thinking caps last Thursday for the Mid-Del Elementary Brain Bowl. Teams competed against district elementary schools in the competition. Students used logic and creative thinking to solve riddles, word play and math puzzles. Epperly Heights won the competition with 320 points. The team included Jaydalee…

Mid-Del School board approves raise for superintendent

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools Superintendent Rick Cobb will receive a pay raise. The school board last week approved a $15,000 salary boost and increase in benefits for Cobb who has led the district since 2015. Under the new agreement, Cobb’s base salary will increase by $15,000 to $200,551.14 annually. The board…

Photos

Photos: Mid-Del volleyball teams start practice

The Midwest City, Carl Albert and Del City volleyball teams recently started their fall practices. The OSSAA high school volleyball season officially starts Aug. 10.

Photos: Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association All-State

Midwest City’s Christian Cook and Del City’s Nate Goodlow and Demontreal Crutchfield took part in the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association’s large school all-state game Saturday at UCO’s Hamilton Fieldhouse. Cook led all scorers with 22 points but the West lost 89-84. Crutchfield finished with 7 points and Goodlow had 6 points.

Del City

Del City exploring new branding, marketing strategy

By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon Just a few weeks into his role as Director of Economic Development for Del City, former councilmember Kyle Gandy presented his first major project proposal: a total rebranding and marketing plan for the city. “The first thing a person sees when they go to investigate a city is the…

Del City takes action on dilapidated properties

By Lea Terry Midwest City Beacon After several years of code violations, vandalism and other issues, the City of Del City has set a timeline for deciding the future of two long-vacant commercial properties. The council had addressed both properties at its Oct. 2 meeting, tabling a decision until Nov. 20. Owners for both properties…

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