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By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and individuals last week during its annual awards banquet. The banquet was held at the FNB Community Bank Ballroom at Rose State College with hundreds of businesses and community leaders in attendance. Midwest City Chamber of Commerce President Shaina Bennett highlighted…
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Soccer Club complex is getting a facelift. City leaders last week approved a contract to regrade existing fields and install a new irrigation system and lighting. The project will focus on five fields on the northeast portion of the complex. The ground is currently terraced with fields…
Area Sports
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon All three Mid-Del wrestling teams competed in the Chickasha High School Classic last week. Del City had the best showing with six placers including one champion in the boys division. Evan Colbert led the Eagles with a title at 106 pounds. He racked up two falls in the tournament…
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Basketball is often described as a game of runs. That was certainly the case Friday night as Del City boys hosted Midwest City. The Bombers pushed their rivals early and late, but the No. 4-ranked Eagles answered both times. Del City used a strong finish to hold off the…
Business
Inflation and interest rates could slow new construction, while businesses look for existing space to expand By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City has seen plenty of economic development in recent years despite challenges during the pandemic. New businesses have continued to spring up in the Sooner Rose and Center Marketplace near SE 15th…
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City’s Town Center Plaza will begin the new year with one less business. Dick’s Sporting Goods last week closed its store at 7095 SE 29th St. The last day of business was Dec. 31. The sporting goods retailer closed the store due to a dispute over the building…
Education
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Mid-Del Association of Classroom Teachers will host a candidate forum for an upcoming Mid-Del School Board election. The event will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the Mid-Del Technology Center, 1621 Maple Dr. in Midwest City. The public will have an opportunity to…
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Schools continues to see its student enrollment rebound following a sharp decline during the pandemic. The district has added 1,623 students since the 2020-21 school year, when enrollment dropped by more than 3,100 students. Mid-Del reported 12,548 students in pre-K-12th grade for the 2022-23 school year. That is…
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By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mid-Del Public Schools is raising the price of admission for high school athletics. The district has increased individual ticket prices from $5 to $10 at the gate and $7 online. All online orders include a processing fee. Students and adults can also purchase an all-sports pass that is good…
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.
Del City
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon One person was injured during a shooting at basketball game Tuesday night at Del City High School. Shortly after the boys game ended, a fight broke out and shots were fired inside the John Smith Fieldhouse, according to school officials. An adult male was injured and transported by a…
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Del City residents and city leaders appear to have found common ground about a controversial flag. For several years, the police department has flown a “Thin Blue Line” outside of the police station. The flag features a black-and-white American flag with a blue stripe across the middle. It is…