Nearly 16 percent of third graders across the state scored Unsatisfactory on the reading portion of the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test. However, Mid-Del schools scored better than the statewide average. Thursday, May 15, 2014
Four Mid-Del schools are closing their doors for the final time May 23, 2014. These four elementary schools will be moving to one of two state-of-the-art new buildings, Soldier Creek Elementary and Midwest City Elementary.
The Fraternal Order of Police out of Spencer, Oklahoma issued the following letter to the City of Spencer. At the time of our publication no officials from Spencer City Council had responded:
Carl Albert Middle School 7th grader Tanner McAffe was selected as Oklahoma’s finalist for Doodle 4 Google’s annual competition. Thursday, May 01, 2014
Among her studies, Worthing is an active student on campus as a member of the honor society Phi Theta Kappa and the vice president of the Rose State College Clinical Laboratory Technology club. Wednesday, April 30, 2014
CTB/McGraw Hill reported scattered disruptions in the state-wide testing program 8:30 Monday morning. When the smoke cleared all computerized testing for grades 6-12 was suspended. Thursday, April 24, 2014
After two lengthy council meetings, hours of discussion and tempers being pushed to their edge, the Council voted to approve a plan for the gabion rock structure (above ground drainage) and gave the homeowners 90 days to release the easement to the city. Thursday, April 24, 2014
In a letter sent out to Midwest City participants in the retiree health benefits plan, the human resources department explains that they are attempting cost management adjustments to the current system. Friday, April 18, 2014
Bob Toney and the residents near the natural creek bed next to Ridgewood drive in Midwest City are prepared for a legal battle with the city. Thursday, April 17, 2014
In a letter sent out to Midwest City participants in the retiree health benefits plan, the human resources department explains that they are attempting cost management adjustments to the current system. Thursday, April 17, 2014
Impact Oklahoma chose its grant recipients Thursday night. The Education Employment Ministry (TEEM) and the Genesis Project are this year’s $100,000 grant recipients. Thursday, April 17, 2014
Dedicated to Staff Sergeant Daniel N. Fannin, a member of the 552nd Operations Support Squadron out of tinker AFB, Joanne Bartlett, and all WWII veterans these planes stand as a permanent reminder of those lost. Thursday, April 10, 2014
LifeShare and MRMC celebrate the 11th annual National Donate Life Month. Friday, April 4th MRMC held a flag raising ceremony and registration drive to kick off the event. Agnes Bullion, kidney recipient, and Donna Schuffield, mother of a donor, spoke at the flag rising. Thursday, April 10, 2014
Federal officials confirmed that all consumers who have begun to apply for coverage on HealthCare.gov, but who do not finish by Monday, will have until about mid-April to ask for an extension.
"This is a relief for the uninsured who could not navigate www.Healthcare.gov in time to meet the Mar 31 deadline for enrollment," said Sean Reed, EA, of Reed's Tax Service, "but users will need to attest to attempting to enroll before the March 31 deadline."
In order to protect oneself from a possible penalty on their 2014 tax return, Reed suggests making an attempt to register before Mar 31 and printing out the pages that shows the personal information and says, "Your account could not be created. Please try again." The printed page should have the date on it as proof of attempting enrollment, in case it is later questioned.
Under the new rules, people will be able to qualify for an extension by checking a blue box on HealthCare.gov to indicate that they tried to enroll before the deadline. This method will rely on an honor system; the government will apparently not try to determine whether the person is telling the truth.
Previously, the site was to be closed on March 31 and was not going to reopen until the next open enrollment period in November. However, the site will remain open for those interested in purchasing health insurance coverage.
Friday Mercy left the hospital; Monday the MWC hospital Authority met in executive session to address the price discrepancy; Tuesday the Authority met with Mercy officials for a meeting lasting over 3 hours; Tuesday night the Hospital Authority reconvened to make a final decision.
Founded 25 years ago the Invention Convention strives to teach young minds how to do more than simply science fair projects. Thursday, February 27, 2014
The Pension reform bill has passed, at least the one that pertains to state employees. The firefighter, police and teacher pension programs are not affected at all by SB 2120 or its sister bill HB 2630. Thursday, February 27, 2014
The Oklahoma Capitol building repair may soon be underway, despite debate on the increased debt the proposed bond issue will bring about. Thursday, February 27, 2014
Midwest City Memorial Hospital Authority’s battle to gain control and find a new lessee of Midwest Regional Medical Center continues to drag on. On Monday, the Authority held an emergency meeting in which they decided to exercise their right of First Refusal in time to meet the Feb. 18 deadline.
Midwest City voters will head to the polls next Tuesday, March 4 to cast their votes in the primary election for three city council seats. Thursday, February 20, 2014
As a former teacher Senator Ron Sharp makes it a point to look out for the best interest of educators and students. Senator Sharp wants to give teachers more authority and a power to enforce rules that he believes is severely lacking. Thursday, February 20, 2014
On May 20, 2013, a tornado killed eight students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The year before, 27 people, including 18 children, died in Newtown, Conn. when an armed shooter entered Sandy Hook Elementary School.
House Representative James Lankford came to OKC Tuesday night for a “Town Hall” style public meeting. Lankford informed the crowd as to the nature of his ongoing work in D.C. and then fielded questions submitted from the audience. Thursday, February 20, 2014
The Mid-Del Public School Foundation was one of two statewide selected as selected as recipients of the 2012 Outstanding Program Awards for Local Education Foundations sponsored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.
The awards, which recognize innovative programs sponsored or administered by public school foundations in Oklahoma, will be presented at the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Fall Forum for Local Education Foundations and Youth Mentoring Programs on Oct. 23 in Norman. Receiving plaques and monetary awards of $1,000 each will be the 2011 Technology Initiative sponsored by the Claremore Public Schools Foundation and the Homeless Student Education Fund sponsored by the Mid-Del Public Schools Foundation.
If you are looking for a place to escape the heat and have some fun while you're at it, check out what's going on at your local library.
In July, the Summer Reading Program comes to an end on July 31 and this year's theme is Dream Big - Read! But the program is not the only thing going on at local libraries because there are also movie times, story times and book clubs, too.
The following is a list of events scheduled at Eastern Oklahoma County libraries this month:
These are all signs of construction, and currently in the Mid-Del school district, they are showing up everywhere as work progresses on numerous bond projects approved by voters in September.
The biggest projects included in the $90 million bond are two new elementary schools - one at Soldier Creek on SE 15th Street and Douglas, and another on Key Boulevard at East Side Elementary - both in Midwest City.
A judge sentenced a Del City father to 18 years in prison Tuesday after he was convicted of child neglect in connection with the deaths of his three children who were killed in a 2011 motor home fire. Monday, July 02, 2012
A group of Del City residents intend to protest a proposed halfway house for convicted felons during tonight's planning commission meeting.
The public meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at city hall, 3701 SE 15th Street.
The commission will hear the proposed rezoning request that would allow up to 100 felons seeking rehabilitation to live in the vacant Howard Memorial Baptist Church, which is situated at the southeast corner of Reno Avenue and Sunnylane Road.
The California-based organization known as Center Point Inc. is seeking the rezoning to house the inmates. If the rezoning is approved, the church would issue a long-term lease to Center Point for 20 years for $1 each year.
As Oklahomans stock up on fans and other essentials to survive another sweltering summer, Mid-Del emergency crews are expecting the worst.
No heat-related calls have been reported to the Del City or Midwest City fire departments, but it's just a matter of time, said Midwest City fire department spokesman.
"While we haven't received anything yet, we do expect the calls to start ramping up this week," he said.
In order to prevent people from requiring the assistance of emergency crews, Richardson offered a couple of tips for handling hot weather.
"Do outdoor activities before 10 a.m.," Richardson said, "The heat peaks around 3 p.m. most days. Also, just use common sense. Drink plenty of fluids."
Del City fire department spokesman Brandon Pursell said medical calls have increased, but none of them can be attributed to the 100-degree heat.
Oklahoma Natural Gas' base rate may soon be going up, but even if it does, the company says most of its customers will pay less money in 2012 than they did in 2010 for service. Monday, July 02, 2012
Three Mid-Del schools were locked down for about an hour Wednesday while local law enforcement searched for a wanted man in the nearby area.
Around 12 p.m. Jesse Dean Hisaw, 50, led local law enforcement on a pursuit after an Oklahoma County Sheriff warrant team attempted to serve a warrant for his arrest.
Hisaw originally fled from authorities in his vehicle but then fled on foot after abandoning his car in a field north of Interstate 40, east of Post Road.
While police searched, all connecting roads in the area are blocked off and a helicopter is circling the area.
