Feb 3, 2017
Knitting for newborns
CRESTVIEW—Raising awareness for a heart-healthy lifestyle can start at a young age. North Okaloosa County Medical Center is beginning that learning process the day a child is born through a program c…
Feb 2, 2017
Learn to lean on God
Years ago, when my daughters were about 3 years old, we took a trip to the beach. The day started with warm sunshine and clear blue skies.
Later in the afternoon, storm clouds began to build. They …
Jan 31, 2017
Murder mystery dinner to benefit Relay for Life
CRESTVIEW — The Duke it Out Crestview Relay for Life team will host a murder mystery dinner show to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
Doors open 6:15 p.m. Feb. 11 at Foxwood Country Club…
Jan 31, 2017
Restaurant supports breast cancer research, education
CRESTVIEW— 21st Century Oncology has $1,500 more to help others following a donation from Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and a partnership born from tragedy.
Michael Lango lost his wife last year to inflammator…
Jan 27, 2017
Crestview Relay for Life kickoff set
CRESTVIEW — The American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life of Crestview will officially kick off the fundraising season soon.
Relay's kickoff begins at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at Warriors Hall, 201 Sti…
Jan 26, 2017
LDS church holds stake conference
CRESTVIEW — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently held its Stake Conference in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview.
Joseph Wafula Sitati, the first black General Authority of the Chu…
Jan 26, 2017
Why Jesus recommended loving your enemies
How long do you keep rubbing someone's nose in a mess? How long do you keep taunting someone for having lost an argument? How long do you talk out of both sides of your mouth, calling for unity, but …
Jan 24, 2017
Defy logic — forgive your enemy
Let's say someone does you a great disservice. Perhaps someone tells a malicious lie about you. Perhaps someone injures your child, steals from you, or worse yet, takes the life of a loved one becaus…
Jan 24, 2017
Serving coffee — and the community
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on North Okaloosa County nonprofits that improve our quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — Convergence Coffeehouse is a place to make friends, he…
Jan 13, 2017
Power is a substitute for love
What is it that drives many people? The need to feel in control, which in turn can be translated into a hunger for power.
What do many politicians want? Power and prestige. What do countries or fac…