Apr 4, 2016
BEARDEN: Strawberries require some care, but are worth the work
Strawberries are deceiving. First, they are not really berries because they have about 200 seeds on the outside instead of inside. And they are actually part of the rose family.
Also, they taste to…
Apr 1, 2016
CROSE: Volunteering opportunities abound in Crestview
Our country used to run on volunteers and, in many ways, still does.
We live in a particularly friendly area of the country, and many of us go out of our way to help others. Because my husband, Jim…
Apr 1, 2016
Okaloosa County donates buses to Bridgeway Center
CRESTVIEW — Bridgeway Center Inc.’s Crestview and Fort Walton Beach offices now have two buses for transporting adults who need it.
Okaloosa County commissioners donated the decommissioned buses a…
Apr 1, 2016
NOMC among few hospitals with new peripheral artery disease treatment
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Medical Center is among the first in the United States, and one of four Florida hospitals, to offer a new treatment that relieves peripheral artery disease patients’ pain. …
Mar 31, 2016
Sandi Patty farewell tour visiting Northwest Florida
PACE — Contemporary Christian vocalist Sandi Patty will perform April 3 at Immanuel Baptist Church.
The concert, part of Patty’s “Forever Grateful” World Tour, is 7 p.m. at 4187 U.S. Highway 90, Pa…
Mar 31, 2016
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
Three Okaloosa parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the…
Mar 31, 2016
Playground Gem and Mineral Show starts April 2
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Arts and Design Society’s Playground Gem and Mineral Society show will feature all types of items for the gem enthusiast.
Mineral specimens, various stages of lapidary work,…
Mar 30, 2016
Crestview church to screen ‘Do You Believe?’ April 3
CRESTVIEW — The Point Community Church will screen the movie, "Do You Believe?"
The event, which includes dinner, begins 3 p.m. April 3 at 395 Aplin Road, Crestview. Attendance is free of charge.
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Mar 29, 2016
SHANKLIN: Should you change your investment mix over time?
To be successful at investing, some people think they need to "get in on the ground floor" of the next "big thing."
However, instead of waiting for that one "hot" stock that may never come along, c…
Mar 29, 2016
SMITH: 4-H prepares kids to be responsible, productive citizens
4-H, the world’s largest youth organization, began over 100 years ago and has served many youths in its time.
The program is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Depar…