Jul 21, 2017
Make kindness, patience a way of life
A train was filled with tired people. Most of them had spent the day traveling through the hot, dusty plains. At last, evening had come and they all tried to settle down to a sound sleep.
However, …
Jul 21, 2017
North Okaloosa County Faith Calendar
KIDS FUN DAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29, Blackman Community Center, 7590 U.S. Highway 189, Baker. Free. Lighthouse Church and Golan Assembly of God event features water slides, snow cones, puppetry,…
Jul 18, 2017
Film poster exhibit is at the library
The Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library in Crestview is wonderful. It has an amazing collection of books on many different subjects, from technical information to history to science fiction. Whatever o…
Jul 18, 2017
Okaloosa health department: Prepare for school vaccinations
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County urges parents and guardians to review their children's immunization records and start getting required vaccinations now.
To comply with requireme…
Jul 17, 2017
Vintage organ returns to Laurel Hill church
LAUREL HILL—An early 20th-century portable pump organ has made its way back to the church where it started its service to the Lord.
Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church officials originally purchased th…
Jul 17, 2017
Showing their gratitude
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve North Okaloosa County residents’ quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Concerned Citizens O…
Jul 17, 2017
Citizen science is a growing hobby
Many people are fascinated by my job as a marine scientist. I often hear wistful comments like, "I wish I had chosen an exciting career like that." I'm here to tell you it's not too late. A phenomeno…
Jul 17, 2017
Financial moves for 'empty nesters'
When your children leave home and you become an "empty nester," you'll probably make several adjustments in your lifestyle. But how will your empty nest status affect your financial situation?
Ever…
Jul 16, 2017
Mount Zion to honor pastor
CRESTVIEW — The members of Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church will have an appreciation program for their pastor, the Rev. Darryl Hooks, and his wife, Ramon.
The service is 3 p.m. July 1…
Jul 14, 2017
Preparing for 100
CRESTVIEW — The associate pastor of music at Crestview’s First Baptist Church, Andrew Heathershaw, has been planning for the church’s 100 th anniversary celebration, which is scheduled to take place …