Feb 3, 2014
Can word games make us smarter?
When older generations complain about reading and writing skills among today’s youth, they point accusingly at technological advances, award-winning author and college teacher Daniel Wick said.
Jan 31, 2014
OUTTA' THE WOODS: Deer hunting lasts through March 2 in Zone D
There’s one thing good to say about the second wave of seriously cold temperatures that invaded the Sunshine State last week. It reminded us hunters that deer season is still going strong in parts of…
Jan 31, 2014
COVER STORY: 'Fearless creators' meet, paint and learn
From colored pencils to oil paint and watercolors — and everything in between — Pink Pencil members have no fears.
"If it's on a canvas, we do it," Sharon James says.
Jan 31, 2014
EXTENSION CONNECTION: What are the benefits of volunteering for 4-H?
4-H aims to teach life skills to children. We find that the program also equips kids with marketable skills, along with a sense of belonging and self-worth, which make them more apt to be successful.
Jan 31, 2014
Churches seek community support for housing initiative
CRESTVIEW — Members of several area churches want to provide housing for the poor with the community's support. The Helping Other People Effectively Network would establish transitional housing and a…
Jan 30, 2014
HOBO HOMEFRONT: Our family's staying together, supporting Laurel Hill businesses
Life's only constant is change, for better or worse, so we can only hope it's mostly for the best. Thankfully, that was the case two weeks ago for my family, and with the chance meeting of new friend…
Jan 30, 2014
Crestview's 'Teaming for a Cure' for cancer, needs your help
I would like to take off my editor's cap for a minute and slip on a purple bracelet to thank the 28 teams and 164 residents who have signed up for Crestview's 2014 Relay For Life.
Jan 29, 2014
Boston butts fundraiser to benefit Crestview boy
CRESTVIEW — Boston butts will be available, just in time for the Super Bowl, with proceeds benefiting a Crestview boy.
Jan 28, 2014
Crestview Dart League seeking new members
The Crestview Dart League — which recently selected officers — is recruiting members for the 2014 season.
Jan 25, 2014
Crestview church's cookbooks offer recipes, refuge from addiction
CRESTVIEW — Woodlawn Baptist Church's young adult Sunday school students hope their cookbook's recipes will nourish both body and soul.