Oct 15, 2013
Shelter House adds kennel for domestic violence survivors' pets
FORT WALTON BEACH— Shelter House has added a kennel to its offerings for domestic violence victims in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The kennel will house, feed and provide veterinary services for the…
Oct 15, 2013
For Silvercrest residents, Levi comes before bingo
CRESTVIEW — Silvercrest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s residents monthly anticipate visits from a furry friend.
Oct 15, 2013
Crestview City Council dodges flag issue, sets Nov. 14 meeting
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council chamber overflowed with visitors Monday in anticipation of discussion about the Uncle Bill Lundy Memorial and the Confederate battle flag fluttering above it.
Oct 15, 2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters offering specialty license plate
The state has approved a specialty Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida license plate for sale to all Florida tag owners. Sales of the new license plate will fund the association’s mentori…
Oct 15, 2013
City OKs paying half of bus operating costs, demands seat on OCT board
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council, in what some officials fear is a precedent-setting move, has unanimously agreed to fund half the cost of continuing to operate county bus service in town.
Oct 15, 2013
CAMPUS REPORT: LSU man earns award, Crestview man joins Harding University band
LSU Veterinary School announces Phi Zeta Award recipient
BATON ROUGE—A Crestview man was recognized during the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day on Sept. 25. P…
Oct 14, 2013
Network of traffic cameras, overhead message signs coming to NW Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation is beginning work this week on a $24 million network that will include 183 traffic cameras, 17 overhead message signs, 135 microwave vehicle detectors, 40 tra…
Oct 14, 2013
Crestview Sister City member joins the Legion of Honor
CRESTVIEW — A member of the Crestview Sister City organization has received France's highest accolade. Don Bohler, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former Air Force Academy faculty member, was aw…
Oct 12, 2013
THE HOBO HOMEFRONT: Observe traffic safety, Head Start safari
My name is Amber Kelley — maiden name Howell. I am a Laurel Hill “lifer.” Although I moved away for a short period following high school, this peaceful community beckoned me back.
Oct 11, 2013
Laurel Hill council votes to apply for water improvements grant
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has voted 3-1 to apply for a Northwest Florida Water Management District water improvement grant.




