Aug 30, 2016
NITZEL: Crestview library gets a Wii U
Thanks to our Friends of the Crestview Library, we have a Wii U!
Now, when students in grades six through 12 come on Fridays from 2-4 p.m., more players can play at the same time. “Super Smash Brot…
Aug 26, 2016
BEARDEN: Check fields for armyworm infestations
Fall armyworms were found this week in wildlife food plots containing clovers.
This pest can completely defoliate a field in an about a week. They have a wide range of host plants such as grasses, …
Aug 26, 2016
SHANKLIN: Investors can learn much from America's workforce
We’re getting close to Labor Day, a celebration of the men and women who roll up their sleeves and go to work each day. If you’re in the workforce yourself, you can appreciate this recognition of you…
Aug 22, 2016
CROSE: How we prepare for emergency situations
Here in Crestview and Northwest Florida, we have been blessed for many years without a severe storm or hurricane.
The Lord has been good to us.
As we head into September, we need to maintain ou…
Aug 22, 2016
SHANKLIN: Avoid expensive errors when paying for college
It’s back-to-school time again. If you have young children, you might be hustling them to the store for backpacks and binders.
But if you fast-forward a few years, you can envision driving your ki…
Aug 22, 2016
SMITH: Get ready for the 4-H Chick Chain Show and Auction
Eighty-three Northwest Florida youths are participating in the 2016 Florida 4-H Chick Chain Show and Auction on Oct. 29 in Bonifay.
In May, these outstanding youths received day-old pullet (female…
Aug 21, 2016
Crestview girl sells lemonade, boosts Ronald McDonald House
CRESTVIEW — The Ronald McDonald House has extra support due to the efforts of a “Little Miss” from the Hub City.
Kadance Fredericksen, Little Miss Tallahassee Northwest Florida, recently hosted a …
Aug 19, 2016
Okaloosa health department issues West Nile advisory (FILE)
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is issuing a mosquito-borne illness advisory for residents and visitors Aug. 19, as one human case of West Nile illnes…
Aug 19, 2016
DREADEN: Where to find Okaloosa voter and election information
The Crestview Public Library is an early voting site for the Aug. 30 Primary Election.
Early voting is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20-27. There is no early voting on Sunday or Monday, Aug. 28 or 29.
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Aug 18, 2016
Crestview church sets yard sale — with a twist!
CRESTVIEW — Oak Ridge Assembly of God has scheduled a yard sale.
There's a twist: this yard sale is actually indoors.
The sale is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 at 5297 Shoffner Blvd., Crestview.
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