Jan 18, 2016
DICKSON: I already miss football
I’m a sports fan in limbo. College football season is over, and the National Football League season is down to its final three games.
Sure, there’s college basketball, the National Basketball Assoc…
Jan 18, 2016
SHANKLIN: Think about sending financial 'valentines' to loved ones
Americans spent nearly $19 billion in Valentine's Day gifts last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
Much of this money went for gifts with short shelf lives, such as candy, flowers …
Jan 18, 2016
HUBBUB: Top comments on Crestview hit-and-run, religion complaint
Editor's Note: Facebook fans had plenty to say about a Crestview hit-and-run that authorities say will have no criminal justice, and a group's allegation that a Laurel Hill School teacher violated st…
Jan 18, 2016
NITZEL: Crestview library bear hunt includes teddy bear tea
We’re going on a bear hunt! Bring your teddy bear, flashlight and six cookies to share Thursday, Jan. 28 to the Crestview Public Library.
We’ll gather in the Meeting Room between 6 and 6:30 p.m. We…
Jan 14, 2016
HUGHES: Thoughts on judging the GFWC Crestview Woman's Club art show (PHOTOS)
I accepted an invitation to judge the Greater Federation of Woman’s Club’s Crestview chapter winter art show for several reasons:
●I’m a fan of the club. For the past century, these women have nurt…
Jan 14, 2016
CROSE: This is for Okaloosa County's hard-working unsung heroes
We recognize many heroes in our community — police officers, sheriff's deputies, firefighters, EMTs, doctors and ER nurses, and of course our wonderful military members — but we fail to think of our …
Jan 13, 2016
BROADHEAD: Go — search for the lost 'sheep'
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says to his disciples: “What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the 99 on the mountains and go in sear…
Jan 11, 2016
HELMS: It's natural to question God
In the Bible, in the book of Habakkuk, the prophet attempts to correct God's actions. He further states that he will continue his watch upon the watchtower, and wait to see how God will answer Him, a…
Jan 11, 2016
BRESLAWSKI: Free Okaloosa program helps you save money, reduce debt and build wealth
Happy 2016! If you started your year like I did, you set a resolution for change.
Common resolutions include watching less TV, becoming more active, eating a healthy diet, and saving money.
Resol…
Jan 10, 2016
SHANKLIN: Put your financial 'puzzle' together
Jan. 29 is National Puzzle Day, with puzzle celebrations and events taking place at museums, libraries and other venues across the country.
Why this date was chosen — or why National Puzzle Day eve…