Sep 11, 2015
CROSE: Is your focus on heavenly or earthly gain?
"For all the saints, who from their labors rest…" is a hymn we sing at church.
From what labors did you rest on Labor Day?
Many of us enjoyed the day off work, but we still labored in differe…
Sep 10, 2015
Urgent need for O Negative blood donations in Northwest Florida
CRESTVIEW —The O Negative blood supply has reached extremely low levels due to high use in area hospitals, according to OneBlood. An immediate appeal is being issued for all O Negative donors to dona…
Sep 10, 2015
Health department: Volunteer now to aid in emergencies later
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County urges residents willing to volunteer during a local emergency to sign up now before one takes place.
“Spontaneous volunteers …
Sep 9, 2015
Water quality test results announced for Okaloosa parks
FORT WALTON BEACH — No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Oct. 9.
No parks failed tests based on EPA-recommen…
Sep 9, 2015
CROSE: Pick a day to unplug from life's distractions
Last week, I wrote about the importance of listening.
Interestingly, the Scripture lesson for Sunday's service was James 1, verse 19, which states, "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be…
Sep 9, 2015
SHANKLIN: 401(k) loans — the last resort?
As you’re well aware, we’re living in difficult economic times.
Consequently, you may be forced to make some financial moves you wouldn’t normally undertake.
One such move you might be considerin…
Sep 9, 2015
Covenant Hospice sets volunteer training in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A Covenant Hospice volunteer training workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 and Wednesday, Sept. 23 at First United Methodist Church-Crestview, 599 8th Ave.
Intereste…
Sep 8, 2015
Free Alzheimer's training for Okaloosa and Walton businesses
The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Okaloosa and Walton counties is launching a campaign to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly.
Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, …
Sep 8, 2015
Sacred Heart opens walk-in clinic in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Sacred Heart Medical Group in Crestview has opened a walk-in clinic for minor injuries and illnesses.
The clinic — 550 Redstone Ave. W, Suite 200 — will see patients 12 and older.
A b…
Sep 8, 2015
LeFevre Quartet to perform Saturday in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A Southern gospel group performing here this weekend has roots that started in 1921.
The LeFevre Quartet will perform at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., …