Community Archive

What started out as a cameo appearance at a Laurel Hill School pep rally has now stretched out more than 17 years.

Anyone that has attended a Laurel Hill home athletic event in the last 15 years has seen a friendly man dressed as a Hobo. That man is Mike McVay, the pastor of First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill.

Three events in the area were held over the weekend, including the annual Baker Heritage Day Festival was held Nov. 19, and it was an old fashioned family day of fun.

Sunny weather greeted Veterans Day parade goers as they lined Main St. on Friday to honor those who have served and are now serving our country.

Junior ROTC troops from Crestview High School and Baker School were on hand as well as Veterans Chapters from various organizations.

Okaloosa County has opened the comprehensive quality of life survey, previously offered to randomly selected residents living in unincorporated areas of the county, to all residents living in Okaloosa County. The open participation survey can be found at https://polco.us/okaloosa22op and runs November 1 – 15, 2022.

Make plans now to attend the Second Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Rodeo from 8 -11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Twin Hills Park in Crestview. The event is sponsored by the Crestview Police Department.

The event is open to children and youths up to age 16.

If you grew up in the 1960s or 70s you may have had a kind gentleman drop by your school and hand you a small red New Testament when you were in the fifth grade.

Or perhaps someone gave you a green New Testament when you were on a college campus several years ago.

The 4-H program in Okaloosa County has kicked off a new program, their Forest Ecology Course.

This course, open to youth ages 5-18, teaches about tree identification, forest health, wildlife identification, forest habitat, plant identification, conservation and more!

Because city government is the government closest to most citizens and the one with the most direct daily impact on its residents, it is important that residents understand how their city operates, the services it provides, and the importance of their active involvement.

A bright new sign now sits on Highway 85 directing people to Laurel Hill School and publicizing school and community events as well as the accomplishments of LHS students.

The project has been several years in the making and the ribbon cutting and dedication of the sign was held on Monday, Oct. 3.

The Crestview First United Methodist Church Kids’ Street Pumpkin Patch is now open and located at 599 Eighth Avenue Oct. 4 – Oct. 31.