Nov 23, 2015
Crestview graduate completes Army basic combat training
Army Pvt. Victoria A. Slaughter has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition …
Nov 23, 2015
United Way gains CHELCO's support
FORT WALTON BEACH — Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative has shown its support for the United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
DeFuniak CHELCO CEO Steve Rhodes presented a $30,838.94 check to …
Nov 23, 2015
Deadline approaching for Okaloosa, Walton children's coat drive
CRESTVIEW — The United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties needs donations for the 2015 Coats for Kids Drive.
Drop off new coats or gently used clean coats at one of these locations until Dec. 1: …
Nov 19, 2015
Publix Habitat for Humanity donation also benefits Crestview future homeowner (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — When construction next month begins on Jamie Peoples' Habitat for Humanity home, she'll have more than her family's labor poured into the project.
The Crestview Publix donated $60,000 t…
Nov 18, 2015
CHELCO presents $30K donation to United Way
FORT WALTON BEACH — Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative has participated in a campaign to assist the United Way.
DeFuniak CHELCO CEO Steve Rhodes, presented a check for $30,838.94 to Ronda Davenp…
Nov 18, 2015
Crestview help available to restore, manage longleaf pines
CRESTVIEW — The United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service has $10.6 million to aid forest managers restoring longleaf pine ecosystems on private lands in nine s…
Nov 18, 2015
InDyne employees boost Children in Crisis
CRESTVIEW — Children in Crisis has extra support for its programs benefiting at-risk children.
InDyne Corporation, located on Eglin Air Force Base, donated food and toys to the nonprofit organiza…
Nov 18, 2015
CHELCO gives millions back to members
Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative's Board of Trustees has approved the retirement of $2,151,304 in capital credits, which will be returned to members this winter.
CHELCO will mail checks for am…
Nov 18, 2015
Arc of the Emerald Coast poinsettia fundraiser under way
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Arc of the Emerald Coast's annual poinsettia fundraiser has begun.
Two versions, each with a gold pot cover, and multiple colors are available.
The 8-inch potted plant is …
Nov 17, 2015
Poor driving habits contribute to Crestview traffic woes, officials say
Ask most residents if traffic through Crestview is bad, and they'll likely agree.
But local officials say "bad" is a matter of perspective.
CRESTVIEW — Lifelong Crestview resident Kenny Campbell …