Oct 22, 2012
Skaters could get a Crestview park
CRESTVIEW — The city’s skating fraternity could be Ollying, tail sliding and grinding in a city-run skateboard park if preliminary research by Public Works Director Wayne Steele bears fruit. Steele p…
Oct 22, 2012
Local groups invited to Florida's 500th birthday
CRESTVIEW — Local organizations are invited to Florida’s 500th birthday bash next year. Viva Florida 500 commemorates the settling of America’s first European communities five centuries ago and local…
Oct 19, 2012
Blue Jean Ball nets $28k for Covenant Hospice (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Covenant Hospice has $28,000 extra that can cover various end-of-life care services after its Blue Jean Ball surpassed fundraising expectations, Lill Jennings, development specialist, sai…
Oct 19, 2012
Guardians of the Ribbon bring pink fire truck to town (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — People notice when Jaime McPhilomy wheels his vehicle into town. As a volunteer with the Jacksonville chapter of the nationwide Guardians of the Ribbon, the firefighter brought “Chase,” a…
Oct 18, 2012
Wildlife refuge benefit will also aid local zoo
CRESTVIEW — Sasquatch Zoo’s animals are among beneficiaries of a wine and cheese reception Sunday afternoon on Main Street. The reception, complete with wildlife refuge “animal ambassadors,” is 2-4 p…
Oct 17, 2012
Eglin airman killed during survival training
FORT WALTON BEACH — An Eglin airman killed Oct. 11 during a four-day water survival course will be buried Saturday in his hometown of Jackson, Mo.
Oct 17, 2012
Eagle Scout project gives Twin Hills Park ducks a nesting place
CRESTVIEW — Duck production at Twin Hills Park may improve due to a teenager’s efforts.
Oct 17, 2012
Oct. 22 lane closure at Texas and Eighth in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — On Oct. 22, the City of Crestview Utility Maintenance Department will perform utility work at the intersection of Texas Parkway and Eighth Avenue with partial lane closure.
Oct 16, 2012
Hobo Festival attendance up
LAUREL HILL — Despite its near cancellation, the annual Hobo Festival went on as planned Saturday at Gene Clary Park. About 600 people, up 100 from last year, attended the event, and organizers said …
Oct 16, 2012
Race for Lace to honor Taylor Nelson
Taylor Nelson achieved one of his lifelong goals when he graduated with the Crestview High School Class of 2012. Less than a week later, he died of complications of several diseases, including cystic…