By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A longtime local business has a new owner and a new name. Hudiburg Auto Group recently sold its Toyota dealership to Richard Jones, Ivette Dominguez and Mike Drawe, owners of dealerships in Oklahoma, Colorado and Illinois. The Midwest City business has been rebranded as Post Oak Toyota. It was named…

School district hosting community meetings about possible projects By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Mid-Del Schools is planning a bond election for early next year. And district leaders want to know what the public would like included in the proposal. The district will host three community meetings to gather input from district patrons about the bond…

By John Martin Staff Writer Both Carl Albert teams and the Del City boys qualified for the OSSAA Class 5A Cross Country Championships at Edmond Santa Fe on Saturday in regional qualifying meets at Norman and Sand Springs. The Lady Titans placed three runners in the medal round and finished third behind Piedmont and McGuinness…

Two restaurants open near SE 15th and Sooner; Andy’s Altitude 1291 set to open Nov. 7 By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor New businesses are springing up near SE 15th Street and Sooner Road. Two buffet restaurants opened within the past week and Andy’s Altitude 1291 entertainment complex is set to open next week. Last Saturday,…

By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Efforts to build a new Del City library took another step forward Monday night when the City Council approved a construction contract for the project. Jenco Construction was awarded a $3,374,000 contract at a special meeting.  The city council selected the Oklahoma City company among eight other bidders. “We’re very…

By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Mid-Del area has a proud history of military service. Local high schools will pay tribute to that legacy of honor and sacrifice this Friday night during the Midwest City vs. Del City football game at Rose Field. The rivalry game will serve as Military Appreciation Night and will benefit…

By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A Midwest City man was arrested early this morning after he allegedly shot and killed his wife who suffered from dementia for years, Midwest City police said. According to an affidavit, just after 3 a.m., police were called the 700 block of Foster Place about a shooting. Royce Davis, 80,…

Midwest City firefighter reunites with ‘miracle baby’ he helped deliver 16 years ago By Aaliyah Herrera Staff Writer On a night in December of 2003, Midwest City firefighters Joel Bain and Mark Finnell got a call to help deliver a baby. The mother, Laura Martin, thought she had to go to the bathroom, but ended…