Jeff Harrison

Oklahoma

Managing Editor at Midwest City Beacon

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Rice announces for mayor bid

3 weeks ago | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Rick Rice has served a variety of roles during three decades in Midwest City government. He started as a city prosecutor and went on to serve on the city council and planning commission. Now he’s ready for a new role. Last week, Rice announced that he’s running for Mayor next year. Current Mayor Matt Dukes said he will not seek reelection after nearly 10 years in office.
Run for the Roses set for April 24

2 months ago | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Rose State College Foundation is hosting its annual Run for the Roses Derby April 24 at the Atkinson Heritage Center, 1001 N. Midwest Blvd. The Kentucky Derby themed night will be filled with live music, auction items, food, drinks and exciting games. A highlight of the evening is the toy horse races. Guests can buy a toy horse to compete. Run for the Roses is a fundraiser to support student scholarships.
City council approves zoning request for trampoline park

Mar 19, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City leaders approved a zoning change that would allow a former grocery store to be converted into an indoor trampoline park. Sky Zone plans to transform the vacant Mini Max grocery store building,10011 SE 15th St., into an indoor trampoline park. The council approved a request to amend the existing Planned Unit Development and allow for a trampoline park as acceptable use in the zoning.
Midwest City de-annexes mobile home park

Mar 19, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Midwest City is losing a little ground. The city council recently agreed to de-annex the Riverside Mobile Home Park in an effort to settle an ongoing dispute between the city and owners of the park. Under the agreement, the mobile home park will revert back to the jurisdiction of Oklahoma County, which has property adjacent to the park.
Home Goods coming to Midwest City

Mar 19, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

Home furnishing retailer to open in former Dick’s Sporting Goods building By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Home Goods plans to open a store in Midwest City. The popular home furnishing store will be located in the former Dick’s Sporting Goods building, 7095 SE 29th St. Home Goods recently signed a lease for the building and plan to open in November. The store sells a wide range of home products such as indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, lamps and other furniture.
Mid-Del, Crutcho start sports co-op

Mar 19, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Students at Crutcho School will be able to participate in sports at Midwest City Middle School next year. The Mid-Del School Board recently approved an OSSAA application to conduct cooperative pilot activities between Mid-Del and Crutcho schools. Under the agreement, Crutcho students will be able to participate in Midwest City Middle School athletic teams not offered at Crutcho for the 2025-26 school year.
Midtown Flats apartment complex planning third phase

Mar 19, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A Midwest City apartment complex continues to grow. Phase two of the Midtown Flats apartment complex is nearly complete, and the developer is working on a third phase. The next phase will include additional units, a leasing office and amenities for the complex. Midtown Flats is located on Midtown Pl., near SE 15th St. and Douglas Blvd. Jeff Johnson, with J Lou Properties, said the new buildings will blend in with the existing development.
Midwest City Fire Department sees rise in calls

Mar 19, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

Midwest City firefighters responded to 9,220 total calls last year By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon The Midwest City Fire Department reported a significant rise in calls in 2024. Firefighters responded to 9,220 total emergency calls in 2024, which was 7.9% more than the previous year. The department had 8,486 calls in 2023. That included 217 fires, which was up slightly from the 206 reported in 2023 and the same as the total in 2022. The 2024 total included 77 residential fires.
New owners upgrading Uptown Center

Jan 29, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

Crunch Fitness coming to shopping center, Goodwill relocating to east end By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon Change is coming to the Uptown Shopping Center in Midwest City. The shopping center, located near SE 15th St. and Midwest Blvd., was recently purchased by Pintail Partners, a commercial property company in Dallas, Texas. The new owners want to revive the commercial area while maintaining its vintage feel.
Epperly Heights student has wish granted

Jan 17, 2025 | centraloklahomaweeklies.com | Jeff Harrison

Make-A-Wish surprises first-grader with trip to Disney World By Jeff Harrison Midwest City Beacon A first grader at Epperly Heights Elementary was all smiles this morning during a school assembly. Leo Romo, 6, learned that his wish to go to Disney World had been granted by Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. He and his family will travel to Florida next week to meet Micky Mouse and tour the Magic Kingdom. “Thank you for making my wish,” he said.