Search for Houston McTear on Google News. You won't find much about the Baker School track legend, who died Oct. 31 in Stockholm, Sweden.
McTear tied the world record in the 100-yard dash on May 9,…
Our Facebook fans have strong opinions about the media blackout on Houston McTear's death, an engineer's efforts to boost North Okaloosa County STEM education and the economy, and other topics.
Her…
Dear editor,
On Veterans Day, in the papers and on TV, we saw vets getting thanked for their service.
Just one veteran from Crestview was told to get out of town.
William "Uncle Bill" Lundy was…
Editor's Note: Our Facebook and website fans have strong opinions about State Road 85 and S.R. 123 traffic, based on their comments on Janice Crose's most recent column on driving manners.
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As word of Houston McTear’s death started spreading Nov. 1, I did what everyone does when trying to confirm the death of someone famous.
I checked the internet.
Within minutes, I got a call from …
When my husband and I moved to Florida about 11 years ago, I read a humorous Dave Barry column that stays with me today.
He stated that anyone could get a driver's license in Florida — even a whale…
Sometimes, it can be easy to say no. "No new taxes!" "No more utility rate hikes!" No to this candidate or that candidate.
But fighting temptations, especially when we can rationalize giving in to …
Webster's 1828 online dictionary defines civility as "the state of being civilized; refinement of manners; politeness.
"Complaisance; courtesy; decorum of behavior in the treatment of others — civi…
While October was Pastor Appreciation Month, it's now November, and I would like to recognize a certain group of people in our churches.
Many times, those who do this do not get the accolades they…
Our Facebook fans have strong opinions about how to use oil spill recovery money; downtown Crestview's rezoning; flu vaccines; Florida Standards; and Holt's growth and development. Here are some of t…
