Feb 6, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Black History Month electronic resources available
The Florida Electronic Library has resources for all ages to explore during Black History Month. These include:
•The Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History, 2nd edition, 2006 is a five…
Feb 6, 2014
Young Marines boot camp teaches leadership skills
CRESTVIEW — Feb. 15 is the deadline for parents who want to sign their children up for next month's 26-hour Emerald Coast Young Marines boot camp.
Feb 6, 2014
COVER STORY: Former Crestview pastor's Belize mission makes a difference
When the Rev. Heath Burchett announced in 2008 he'd been called to another church, First United Methodist Church members were heartbroken.
Feb 5, 2014
AARP volunteers offer free tax preparation
CRESTVIEW — Terell Burgess appreciates getting AARP volunteers' free tax filing advice at the Crestview Public Library.
Feb 5, 2014
Gardening experts-in-training enhance county extension grounds, nature trail
CRESTVIEW — Jane McCreary and Joe Jones, Master Gardener interns, aren't yet tree planting experts, but they're learning quickly.
Feb 4, 2014
WEDDING: Syklawer and Kumar wed
Dr. Erica Elaine Syklawer and Dr. Neel Mukul Kumar were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Jan. 18, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans. The Rev. Frederick Powell officiated at the ceremon…
Feb 4, 2014
Black History Program coming Feb. 8
The Carver-Hill Memorial & Historical Society's annual Black History Program is 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Carver-Hill Center on School Avenue in Crestview.
Feb 3, 2014
Registration open for April 10-12 Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge
The Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge Rodeo and Skills Training, benefiting the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, is April 10-12 at The Boardwalk parking lot on Okaloosa Island.
Feb 3, 2014
HOBO HOMEFRONT: Remembering Maudy
I once read this saying: "Life is meant to be lived — not feared, sold nor sweated. Fear not death. Fear the unlived life." It sticks in my mind as I mourn the loss of Maudy Carper, a long-time Laure…
Jan 30, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Geocaching in progress for Viva Florida anniversary
Have you heard about geocaching on the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Heritage Trail?