May 18, 2018
Zimmerman graduates from basic military training
CRESTVIEW — Air Force Airman Jordan Zimmerman graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed eight weeks' training in military …
May 18, 2018
Baker School dedicates freedom shrine
BAKER — Baker School’s JROTC unveiled a new patriotic display this week honoring military and first responders.
The freedom shrine was dedicated at a May 17 ceremony at the school. The shrine consi…
May 18, 2018
America's Second Most Favorite Drink
I know I drank too many soft drinks as a kid and even as s young adult. My grandpa's store was just across the road and I drank too many Pepsi Colas, Dr Peppers and various other soft drinks. As a yo…
May 18, 2018
Economic report emphasizes training, keeping workers
CRESTVIEW — The city council heard a positive report on the area’s economic outlook this week.
Nathan Sparks, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, spoke to th…
May 17, 2018
K-9s and drones at police open house
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Police Department hosted the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours Event May 9 at the George Whitehurst Municipal Building.
The event doubled as an…
May 17, 2018
CHECK IT OUT: Just a few things you can do with your library card
We all know that you can check out popular books on a variety of subjects and genres, but did you also know that with your library card you can…
•Check out or place a hold on brand new movies.
•T…
May 17, 2018
Crestview Public Library events
Here are upcoming Crestview Public Library-related events. The library's address is 1445 Commerce Drive.
AGES 0-2 LIBRARY CLASS: 9:15 a.m. Fridays in the Story Room, with sign-in at 9 a.m. It is…
May 17, 2018
Redevelopment board mulls history museum
CRESTVIEW — A new historic and cultural center could be in Crestview’s future.
The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously agreed at its May 14 meeting to move forward with a grant application t…
May 11, 2018
Laurel Hill addresses planning needs
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill city council, at its May 3 meeting, voted to look for a planner to rewrite the city’s comprehensive plan and land development code. The council also voted to move forwar…
May 11, 2018
Local business feeds first responders
CRESTVIEW — Area first responders enjoyed a free lunch Wednesday, courtesy of a local business.
Crestview Rehabilitation Center held a cookout May 9 to show their appreciation for first responders …