Feb 28, 2017
City a 'great risk' and liability, researcher says
CRESTVIEW — “Great risk” was the central theme during a Monday evening Crestview City Council meeting.
The council, city leaders and department heads heard qualitative findings and recommendations …
Feb 28, 2017
Sexual predator files Laurel Hill address
CRESTVIEW — A sexual predator has filed a Laurel Hill address with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Michael Eugene Thrash, 44, has moved to 221 Richerson Road, Laurel Hill.
A judge found T…
Feb 27, 2017
Registration opens for Boys & Girls Clubs’ summer program
FORT WALTON BEACH — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast will soon enroll for summer youth development programming.
Registration opens to all current club members on March 6; it’s available to l…
Feb 27, 2017
Shoes wanted for fundraiser
CRESTVIEW — ServantCARE, a non-profit, 501c3 ministry that supports micro-enterprises in developing nations, is collecting shoes to raise funds.
Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain…
Feb 27, 2017
Try to overcome 'roadblocks' to a comfortable retirement
In your life, you will want to take many journeys. Some are physical — perhaps you'll finally visit the French Riviera or the Caribbean. Others involve personal growth — one day, you'll finally becom…
Feb 27, 2017
Garden Party set March 18
CRESTVIEW — Garden Party 2017, a fundraiser for the Crestview Community Garden, is set 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 at 157 S. Main St.
Chef Mary Richard of 'A Grand Elegance' and Esther Phelps will p…
Feb 27, 2017
Use it or lose it: electronic resources
Just like individual households, libraries must prioritize when it comes to budgets. When something is not used enough to justify its cost, adjustments must be made.
The library's subscription to H…
Feb 27, 2017
'Active shooter' safety presentation set
CRESTVIEW — Ashley Bailey, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office crime prevention specialist, will present “Active Shooter—Anytime, Anyplace: Do You Know What to Do?” The First Tuesday Talk is 10:30 a.m. …
Feb 27, 2017
Family reunion
CRESTVIEW—A family reunion of five generations isn’t a common scene these days but that’s what happened when Trish Lundy-Koestler returned Friday to her former home of Crestview.
Lundy-Koestler was…
Feb 27, 2017
Graham joins Crestview extension office staff
Hello, my name is Veronica Graham and I am the new 4H Program Assistant for Okaloosa County.
I started working at the extension office as a volunteer for the Master Gardener Program in 2016, but jo…














