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Roses are one of the most popular plants in Oklahoma gardens, and many are relatively easy to grow, especially the newer varieties like the Knock Out® rose. Roses offer color and fragrance in the garden, and many make wonderful cut flowers. If you have a garden, you should try your hand at growing roses!. Read more

by Tim Farley
That would change years later. For the next seven years, band members came and went. Finally, Black put together a group of musicians that have been with him for more than 20 years. They include guitarist Graham Pugh, bass player Rick Alongi, drummer Bob Gorley and keyboard player Phil Sapper, formerly of Harvey and the Wallbangers. Read more

by Tim Farley
“This will not be done with any public money,” said Howe, an Air Force pilot who flew B-52s during the Vietnam war. “Each statue will cost $40,000, but this type of art puts us in a different realm. It will take us into the world of art, which opens new avenues for giving. Read more

by Tim Farley
In my presentation, I told the club members about the importance of supporting their local newspaper. After all, we received numerous compliments about our publication and its new appearance, content and local ownership. In this business, compliments can be few and far between, so we enjoyed all of the positive remarks. Read more

by Tim Farley
The extraordinary initial line-up of his incredible combo are touring to support their latest recording, “Rocket Science. Read more

by Tim Farley
In fact, every night when he goes home, the general’s hat comes off – if only temporarily – and suddenly the commander of one of the most critical U.S. Air Force bases turns into father, husband, scuba diver and avid fan of New England sports teams.. Read more

by Tim Farley
This week’s retirement of Midwest City Fire Marshal Jerry Lojka reminded me how an effective and well-intentioned PIO does his job. During the past 14 months I’ve discovered that he knows his job and he understands the role reporters play in the world of news and information. Read more

by Tim Farley

Lojka spent 29 years at the Midwest City Fire Department and served in several roles, including firefighter, inspector, investigator, public education officer, public information officer and fire marshal.

His favorite job was that of department spokesman as he answered questions from the press, and conveyed important fire prevention tips to the public.

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by Tim Farley

Midwest City School graduate Lester Claravall will receive the prestigious Lewis Hines Award for Service to Children and Youth during a ceremony in New York City on Monday.

The award will be presented by the National Child Labor Committee, which serves as the sponsor for the Lewis Hines awards...

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by Tim Farley
Several hundred people attended Midwest City’s 15th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Prayer Breakfast Monday at the Sheraton Hotel’s Reed Conference Center. Featured speakers were former state legislator Angela Monson, Oklahoma City police officer Paco Balderamma and Midwest City graduate and current University of Oklahoma student Rodney Farrow. Read more

by Tim Farley
Piper and his wife, Jackie, moved to Del City as a young couple and began a friendship with contractor Pat Henderson. In 1954, the Piper and his wife moved backs to Tonkawa as manager of the C.R. Anthony Store. He later returned to Del City and became the manager of the Anthony’s store in the Del Crest Shopping Center. Piper was the youngest manager Ray Anthony ever hired in the history of the company. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Mid-Del students share their yuletide thoughts with St. Nick. Following are letters to Santa Claus from students at Epperly Heights Elementary in the Mid- Del school district. Read more

by Eastword Staff
Bruce Ewing was honored as Midwest City’s YMCA Volunteer of the Year recently. He was recognized for his work during the Y’s Greater Oklahoma City annual meeting and celebration. Read more

by Tim Farley

Forty-five Midwest City youngsters got to spend time with police officers on Sunday, and it wasn’t in the back of a patrol car.

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by Tim Farley
Following are letters to Santa Claus from students at Epperly Heights Elementary in the Mid- Del school district. Read more