By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon An official with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality last week gave local residents an update on continued efforts to clean up a polluted former industrial property in Midwest City. Steven Gunnels, project manager for the DEQ Superfund Program, led an informational meeting Nov. 10 at the Nick Harroz…

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Rep. Max Wolfley will return to the State Capitol. The freshman lawmaker won re-election in State House District 95 with nearly 54% of the vote. Wolfley received 5,302 votes, with Democratic challenger Tegan Malone drawing 4,528 or 46%. Wolfley believed he had a good shot at reelection but was…

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Two Midwest City police officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing following a fatal shooting of a 69-year-old woman last month, according to the Oklahoma County District Attorney. Wilma Taft was shot and killed by Sgt. Bobby Harris and Officer Van Ninh on Oct. 18 during a domestic call…

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon November 1 was a special day for a local woman. Eva Irene Beebe celebrated her 101st birthday last Tuesday with family and friends at Sienna Extended Care in Midwest City. Even though she’s confined to a wheelchair, Ms. Beebe makes the rounds at the nursing home and spread cheer…

Councilwoman criticized for involvement with activist group By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Several Midwest City residents expressed dismay about actions at a previous city council meeting and a council member they believe was largely responsible for it. Ward 5 Councilwoman Sara Bana and a group of fellow activists at a Sept. 27 meeting pushed…

Meals will be available for pickup Nov. 19 The Mid-Del Technology Center and The Rock Church are partnering for the annual “Feed Our City” food drive. The Rock Church started the project a few years ago with a purpose of collecting “meal kits” to provide a complete meal to families in need. Last year, the…

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Incumbent State Rep. Max Wolfley will face Democratic challenger Tegan Malone in the State House District 95 race. The HD 95 includes much of Midwest City as well as parts of Oklahoma City south of I-40, including Tinker Air Force Base, and northern portions of Cleveland County. Wolfley is…

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol ENDUI team will partner with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, and Oklahoma City, Midwest City and Del City police departments to conduct a sobriety checkpoint and saturation in Oklahoma County on Friday, Oct. 28. The checkpoint will run from 11 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. The goal is simple: to…

Local holiday events happening Oct. 27-31 Thursday, Oct. 27 -Mid-Del Sports Foundation Tailgate and Fall Festival from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Mid-Del Administration Building, 7217 SE 15th St. The event includes free games and candy and opportunity to meet student athletes and coaches. Oct. 27 — 30 -Rose State College Theatre Group is…