Apr 25, 2017
Rubber duck race raises $3,330 for scholarship fund
CRESTVIEW — The Foundation of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce raced ducks on April 22 near the Crestview Public Library.
The race netted about $3,300 for vocational/technical scholarships. …
Apr 24, 2017
Community band sets show tunes concert
CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Community Band has set its next concert.
It begins 7 p.m. May 1 in Warriors Hall, 201 Stillwell Blvd., Crestview.
Under Kim Whaley's direction, the band will presen…
Apr 21, 2017
Construction project puts children at risk
CRESTVIEW—A commute on Raptor Drive can take one past several suburban homes or leave somebody stuck in a five-foot hole.
A storm drain under construction on the street was left open for several da…
Apr 21, 2017
North Okaloosa marriage licenses
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Courthouse records of marriages from April 2-20 include:
•Mercedes Yardley and Marcus Kelley, both of Crestview.
•Sydney Lane, of Laurel Hill, and Jacob Brown, of Fort…
Apr 18, 2017
'We want to give people a sense of empowerment'
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations and causes that improve North Okaloosa County residents’ quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — The ability to protect …
Apr 18, 2017
New fire engines' color almost invisible
New fire engines – maybe! Optics provide insights to safety. CPD cars are equipped with "Blue Lights" to be more visible. Read again our April 15th front page story, "Increasing traffic causes accide…
Apr 17, 2017
Vendors sought for spring farmers market
CRESTVIEW — Tractor Supply Company seeks farmers, crafters and artisans to sell their homemade and homegrown goods during its spring Farmers Market.
Participation is free for the event, which is 10…
Apr 17, 2017
Apr 17, 2017
Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival returns
LAUREL HILL — The lathe in Dannis Young’s woodshop is turning more frequently these days as he produces a variety of bowls, cups and other examples of fine turned wood artistry from locally sourced w…
Apr 17, 2017
Easter egg hunt draws hundreds to Twin Hills Park
CRESTVIEW — The city hosted its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday at Twin Hills Park.
The event featured sections of the park's soccer fields covered in plastic eggs, some containing prize tickets…