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By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Fire crews battled a blaze this afternoon at a recycle plant near NE 10th St. and Bryant Ave. in Oklahoma City. About 2 p.m., Oklahoma City firefighters were called to the scene at Absoloot Recycling, 3308 NE 10th St. Scrap metal had caught on fire, creating a large plume…
By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor The Midwest City Police Explorers program recognized one of their biggest supporters. Lt. Scott Dawson and members of the Explorers program presented Top Tier Tactical and owner Ted Nugent with a plaque thanking them for their continued support. The Explorers program provides young adults with an opportunity to learn about…
Area Sports
Emily Boyer named 2022-23 girls tennis player of the year Carl Albert’s Emily Boyer has been named the 2022-23 Jim Thorpe High School Player of the Year for girls tennis. The Jim Thorpe High School Players of the Year Awards are presented annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Over two dozen high school…
By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer After two weeks of spring football practice, the Carl Albert Titans got a treat late last week. As a reward for battling each other in the sun and rain, coach Mike Dunn rewarded the defending state champions with a two-day team camp. “It’s just kind of icing on the…
Business
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Mathis Brothers celebrated the opening of their newest store and concept last week in Midwest City. The furniture retailer opened Mathis Home store at 7271 SE 29th St. in Midwest City. The 100,000-square-foot store is located in the former J.C. Penney building in Town Center Plaza. “Midwest City is…
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…
Education
By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer A private Catholic high school is moving to Del City. Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School is being relocated to the old Oakridge building, 4200 Leonhardt Dr., near SE 44th St. and Bryant Ave. The school had previously been in the West Education Building of OSU-OKC’s campus in Oklahoma…
Longtime principal retiring after 18 years leading Epperly Heights By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor Sports and coaching got Kevin Hill into the career of education. But his passion for young children kept him there. Hill dreamed of moving up the coaching ranks when he was hired as a physical education teacher and coach at Epperly…
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By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Staff Writer Mike Stiglets has dedicated his entire professional career to helping and educating children. During that time, he’s been known for his compassion, kindness and memorable nickname – Mr. Piggy. Stiglets gained his name from one of his first students. “Jonathan Miller had a little trouble with speech, couldn’t really pronounce…
Del City
John Martin Staff Writer YUKON — The Del City Eagles survived a stirring battle with Mid- Del neighbor Carl Albert to post their season best time and win the gold medals in the 400 meter relay at the OSAA Class 5A State Track and Field Championships at Yukon High School last weekend. The Eagle foursome…
By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Police are investigating an apparent murder suicide after two bodies were found inside a Del City house last week. About 4:30 p.m. on May 11, officers were called to the house in the 3600 block of SE 15th St. after a mail carrier noticed a strong odor and unopposed…