Nov 15, 2012
Volunteers needed for tax return preparation
SHALIMAR — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, needs volunteers to help prepare tax returns in Okaloosa County.
Nov 15, 2012
Annual Harvest Supper draws largest crowd in recent history
LAUREL HILL — Residents of this north county town know the winter holidays are here because the season regularly coincides with the annual community Harvest Supper. A record turnout, surpassing more …
Nov 13, 2012
Foster Families of America helping hungry families Nov. 19-21
CRESTVIEW — Nov. 19-21, Foster Families of America Inc. will have fresh produce available for needy families. Each family may fill one bag of produce to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
Nov 13, 2012
New veterans park takes radio and TV show’s focus Thursday
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Public Works Director John Hofstad is the guest on WFTW Talk Radio 1260 at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. He'll talk about the county's new veterans park, Gulf Coast Marine Life Cent…
Nov 13, 2012
Blood donation this week includes screening and wellness check
PENSACOLA — People who donate this Thursday and Friday at any One Blood/Northwest Florida Blood Services Center could help save three lives and take home something extra.
Nov 13, 2012
Residents attend circus at Old Spanish Trail Park
CRESTVIEW — For many who attended the Loomis Brothers Circus over the weekend, it was their first time experiencing such an event.
Nov 13, 2012
American Legion named next year's Veterans Day Parade organizer
CRESTVIEW — Organizers already are planning for next year’s Veterans Day Parade, having named the American Legion its host and eyeing the local VFW and AmVets organization for 2013 and 2014, respecti…
Nov 12, 2012
Niceville man recognized during Davidson veterans assembly
CRESTVIEW — A Niceville man received VIP treatment Thursday when he received a top honor from the Hub City.
Nov 12, 2012
Veteran presents information on Native Americans in the military
CRESTVIEW — Strength, honor, pride, devotion and wisdom are personal qualities that mark a veteran, Kirby Locklear, in full Native American regalia as guest speaker at the Crestview Public Library, s…
Nov 12, 2012
CHECK IT OUT: Volunteers assist Crestview Public Library’s efforts
National Friends of the Library week may have been in October, but after reviewing our total fiscal year 2011-12 volunteer hours, special gratitude is in order.