Jun 23, 2014
Family history workshops teach residents how to use resources
BAKER — The Baker Block Museum on Friday will host free Family History Workshops conducted by volunteers with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jun 21, 2014
Social Security Q&A set for Tuesday
Curious about Social Security? A free question-and-answer presentation is scheduled for Tuesday.
Jun 21, 2014
Nighttime lane closures planned for Cody Avenue
Drivers will encounter nighttime alternating lane closures on Cody Avenue between U.S. 98 and the Hurlburt Field main gate Monday, June 23 to Thursday, June 26 from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The closures w…
Jun 21, 2014
'Sea Turtle Nesting in Okaloosa County' presentation set
Okaloosa County Sea Turtle Nesting Coordinator George Gray can be found on local beaches almost the entire day during sea turtle nesting season, May 1st to October 31st.
Jun 21, 2014
Baker Memories Day draws crowd to Baker Block to reminisce
BAKER — Memories of days gone by are fresh in the minds of visitors to the Baker Block, who now eagerly anticipate the November Baker Heritage Festival following Saturday's Baker Memories Day.
Jun 20, 2014
10 things we can teach our children to prevent dog bites
Did you know that children are the most common victims of dog bites? Many dog bites that affect children happen during everyday activities and with familiar dogs.
Jun 20, 2014
Pools offer Crestview residents a local option to stay cool
CRESTVIEW — Residents looking to stay cool this summer could travel to the county's south end to enjoy the beach or they could take a dip into the Blackwater or Yellow rivers.
Jun 19, 2014
Baker named most conservative town in Florida
BAKER — The rural town of Baker is listed as the most conservative town in Florida by the online news website, Business Insider.
Jun 18, 2014
Pet adoption extravaganza set for Saturday
SOCKS — Save Our Cats and Kittens — is having its 4th Annual Kitten Extravaganza Event from 12 to 5 p .m. Saturday, June 21. The event will take place at the shelter and the thrift store located behi…
Jun 17, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Recommended page turners for your summer reading
It's summer reading time, and I have some great suggestions for you. Here is a sneak peek at a few on the list: