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The Carl Albert High School cheer team took first place at the Class 5A West Regional today in Chickasha. The team will compete at the state contest Saturday, Sept. 25 at Tulsa Union.
The Carl Albert High School cheer team took first place at the Class 5A West Regional today in Chickasha. The team will compete at the state contest Saturday, Sept. 25 at Tulsa Union.
High school football final scores:
Carl Albert 36, Shawnee 14
Del City 27, Bishop McGuinness 21 OT
Midwest City - Bye
High school football halftime scores:
Carl Albert 22, Shawnee 7
Del City 14, Bishop McGuinness 7
Midwest City - bye
James Robert Kalsu was posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame tonight before Del City High School’s football game against Bishop McGuinness. Kalsu was a standout football player at Del City High School and went on to play for the University of Oklahoma and the Buffalo Bills. He left the NFL to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was killed in action on July 21, 1970.
James Robert Kalsu was posthumously inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame tonight before Del City High School’s football game against Bishop McGuinness. Kalsu was a standout football player at Del City High School and went on to play for the University of Oklahoma and the Buffalo Bills. He left the NFL to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was killed in action on July 21, 1970.
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Military Spirit Medal ceremony tomorrow at Midwest City Veterans Memorial
A Military Spirit Medal ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Midwest City Veterans Memorial, located on S. Douglas Blvd. south of the Reno Swim and Slide pool.
The special medal presentation ceremony was originally scheduled for Sept. 11 but was postponed due to an outbreak of COVID for many of the recipients as well as the presenters.
The Military Spirit Medal is presented to high school seniors who have been accepted to serve in the military after graduation.
The Carl Albert softball team rallied from a six-run deficit to beat Piedmont 7-6 Thursday night in the school’s pink out game. The Titans scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning with Kyla Davenport driving in the go-ahead run. #okpreps
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I-40 narrows to one lane at Air Depot Blvd. Wednesday night
The following closures will take place Wednesday night:
- The eastbound I-40 on-ramp from Scott St. will be closed from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m. Thursday.
- Eastbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between Scott St. and S.E. 15th St. from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m. Thursday.
- Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between Air Depot Blvd. and Sunnylane Rd. from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.
Stop by Rotary Pavilion at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park tomorrow from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. for Picnic with Protectors and Public Works. The event includes free food, games, and the opportunity to meet local first-responders and public works employees.
Save The Date and Come Celebrate!
FREE - Open to the Public!
*Meet First Responders
*Touch - A - Truck & Static Displays
*Yard Games & Cookout
Look for eastern Oklahoma County sports each week in the Midwest City Beacon. Celebrate Mid-Del student athletes and subscribe at CentralOklahomaWeeklies.com
Look for eastern Oklahoma County sports each week in the Midwest City Beacon. Celebrate Mid-Del student athletes and subscribe at CentralOklahomaWeeklies.com
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High school football final scores:
Midwest City 14, Noble 12
Del City 52, Carl Albert 20
High school football halftime scores:
Midwest City 7, Noble 6
Del City 28, Carl Albert 13
The Midwest City football team is celebrating senior night tonight against Noble. Before the game, the school recognized seniors in football, cheer, pom, ROTC and team managers and trainers.
The Midwest City football team is celebrating senior night tonight against Noble. Before the game, the school recognized seniors in football, cheer, pom, ROTC and team managers and trainers.
Midwest City beat rival Del City last night 3-1 at J.E. Sutton Fieldhouse. The Bombers took the first two sets 25-17, 25-23. Del City rallied to win the third 25-17, but Midwest City closed out the night with a 25-15 victory in the fourth.
I-40 narrows to one lane at Hudiburg Dr. in Midwest City beginning Friday evening; expect delays
Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between Hudiburg Dr. and Sooner Rd. in Midwest City from 5:30 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Sunday for surface repair inside the work zone. Drivers can expect significant delays in the area and should consider using an alternate route, such as I-240 or US-62/N.E. 23rd St.
The Reno Swim and Slide went to the dogs on Monday as the city hosted its annual Doggy Paddle event. Residents were invited to bring their dogs to the pool for a special event on the final day of the swim season.
Day 15 wood floor install
Only one pic today. Tomorrow we will know of the floor will be ready for the weekend. 🤞 for a good news post tomorrow.
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At last night's Del City City Council meeting, Jacque Mooney was sworn in as the Ward 3 Councilperson. Mooney was appointed to fill a vacancy on the council when JD Hock resigned last month.
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I-40 narrows at Air Depot Blvd. in Midwest City Wednesday, Thursday nights
Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between Air Depot Blvd. and Sooner Rd. in Midwest City from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday and again from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday for bridge work.
Photos from Star Skate Midwest City's post
The Mid-Del School Board unanimously approved a mask mandate for students and staff tonight during a special meeting. Masks will be required while inside school buildings and district vehicles. Students and staff may opt out for medical, religious or personal reasons using a form on the district website. The mask mandate is effective Wednesday, Sept. 8.
https://www.mid-del.net/article/529686
The Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 7th. During the meeting, the Boa...
People in support of and against a mask mandate have lined up outside of the Mid-Del school board meeting tonight. The district is considering a mask mandate tonight.
Mid-Del Schools is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to students 12 years and older and adults. This event is today until 3 p.m. at Midwest City Elementary; 2211 S. Midwest Blvd. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, visit the school district's website (below).
https://www.mid-del.net/article/524448
https://www.centraloklahomaweeklies.com/2021/07/15/intermission-ends-at-midwest-city-warren-theatre/
Intermission ends at Midwest City Warren Theatre July 15, 2021 | 0 An employee fills up a popcorn case Friday afternoon at the Regal Warren Midwest City. Photo by Jeff Harrison Regal reopens movie theatre after more than year-long closure By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The long wait is over. A...
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Tinker Air Force Base welcomed its first KC-46A aerial refueling tanker this afternoon for a maintenance check. In 2016, the Air Force broke ground on the new maintenance campus for the next-generation aircraft. The first hangar opened last year.
The funeral procession passes by Midwest City Fire Department headquarters on its ways to Station No. 5 where Lt. Eddie Ellis served as a firefighter.
The community showed support for staff at AllianceHealth Midwest this evening during “Shine the Lights” outside the hospital.
Teachers from Country Estates Elementary held a car parade through the neighborhood to say hello to students and families.
Crews are demolishing the home stands at Midwest City’s Rose Field. The press box will remain in place and stands will be rebuilt as part of a 2017 bond issue.
Del City High School’s Daybreak choir performed holiday songs today at the Midwest City Rotary Club meeting.
Carl Albert beats Bishop McGuinness 30-15 to win their their fourth straight state championship. #okpreps
Crews are demolishing the home stands at Del City High School’s Kalsu Stadium.
Carl Albert is headed back to the state championship with a 24-0 win over Piedmont. They will face Bishop McGuinness next Saturday in the Class 5A state finals at UCO.
A little rain didn’t stop the Del City JRTOC students from running the game ball to Midwest City for tonight’s football game.
Del City comes back to beat Bishop McGuinness 20-17. Quinlan Ganther scored the winning touchdown with 14 seconds left. Jay Fuentes later intercepted a pass to seal the win. The Eagles face Carl Albert next week.
Midwest City kicks off its football season today against Bentonville.
The Midwest City High School choir performed a holiday concert for the Midwest City Kiwanis Club yesterday during their lunch meeting.
Mid-Del teachers, students and staff arrive at the state Capitol following a march this morning from Del City High School.
Mid-Del teachers, students and staff are marching to the state Capitol this morning as part of the teacher walkout. The large group left Del City High School just after 7 a.m. They are being escorted by Del City police and firefighters.
Mid-Del teachers are leading an informational picket tonight near Town Center Plaza in Midwest City and SE 15th and Sooner in Del City. The teachers are seeking higher pay and more funding for public education. Teachers statewide are planning an April 2 walkout if the state legislature does not fix the issues.
Midwest City police and firefighters lead the funeral procession for assistant fire chief Reese Morrison,who passed away Tuesday.
Del City police made quite an entrance this morning for the annual Shop with a Cop at the Del City Walmart.
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