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Firefighters battle blaze at recycling plant

May 31, 2023 |

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…

Carl Albert’s Boyer wins Jim Thorpe Award

May 31, 2023 |

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…

Midwest City man receives probation in shooting incident

May 31, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Managing Editor A Midwest City man was sentenced to seven years of probation after he pleaded guilty to firing guns while walking down a busy city street in 2021. Taylor Slaughter, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in reckless conduct while in possession of a firearm, and one count of…

American Legion holds 64TH annual Memorial Day Observance

May 31, 2023 |

By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer American Legion Post 170 held their 64th Annual Memorial Day Observance at the Arlington Memorial Gardens in Midwest City on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023. The following members of the American Legion, under the direction of Commander Rick Doty, recognized all their veterans that have passed this past year. Ricky…

Memorial Day a day for remembering

May 31, 2023 |

By Maxine Wheelan Staff Writer Memorial Day for a nation that will not forget the sacrifices made by many that others may live in peace. The day in Midwest City started with a Memorable Service at the Veteran’s Memorial with Mayor Matt Dukes, Hiawatha Bouldin, Tony Bennett, and Tom Pomelow lowering the flags to half-mast. …

Midwest City declares apartment complex dilapidated

May 29, 2023 |

Property owner has 30 days to address issues By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City officials are putting pressure on a problematic apartment complex. The city council last week declared the Midwest Point Apartments, 1200 N. Air Depot Blvd., as a dilapidated building and gave the property owner 30 days to remedy the issues.…

Dip into summer at the Reno Swim and Slide Pool

May 25, 2023 |

By Alyssa Dalley-Schofield Midwest City Beacon Summer swimming season is almost here. Midwest City’s Reno Swim and Slide Pool,101 S Douglas Blvd., will be open for the summer from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The pool opens May 27 at 11 a.m. for a summer full of fun. It will be open Monday,…

Boyer, McLaughlin earn all-state tennis honors

May 23, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Carl Albert tennis has a pair of all-staters. Keegan McLaughlin and Emily Boyer were recently named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State Teams. The OCA All-State Tennis Tournament is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 25 at the University of Tulsa’s Michael D. Case Center. McLaughlin and Boyer will represent…

Carl Albert soccer players earn all-state honors

May 23, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison mwcbeacon@yahoo.com Carl Albert’s soccer teams picked up several postseason honors. Kayden Murphy, Brooklyn Hawkins and Fabian Romero were named to the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association Class 5A All-State Teams. Chancy Lester was selected as an all-state alternate. The 5A All-State Game is scheduled for June 9 at Newcastle High School. The girls…

Carl Albert’s Ray named to All-State Team

May 23, 2023 |

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A week after helping Carl Albert win a state title, Ryan Ray received another big honor. The recent graduate was named to the Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team. Ray hit .456 with 3 home runs and 11 doubles as a senior.  Ray will represent the Large West squad…

Area News

Firefighters battle blaze at recycling plant

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…

Midwest City police recognize local business for support of Explorers program

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

Carl Albert’s Boyer wins Jim Thorpe Award

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…

Titans wrap up spring ball with team camp

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

Mathis Brothers find ‘Home’ in Midwest City

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…

Midwest City faces uncertain forecast for commercial development in 2023

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

Cristo Rey Catholic High School relocates to Del City

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…

Hill leaves legacy of service to students and country

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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Midwest City’s Riley Friesen competed in the Class 6A girls golf state tournament

Mr. Piggy retires after 46 years in education

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

Del City tops state medal stand with relays

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…

Two deaths investigated as murder-suicide

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…

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