CRESTVIEW — Christmas cookie baking at the Hughes residence was a family affair.
Month: December 2012
Crestview, Holt residents earn HERO awards at county meeting
CRESTVIEW — Public Works employees Floyd Spence and Randy Broxson, received HERO awards at the Dec. 4 Okaloosa County Commission meeting for their assistance following a May 11 two-car accident.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lake Silver Road treated like a speedway
I am visiting my daughter and three small grandsons for about the 12th time this year. They live north of town on Lake Silver Road.
Christmas carols bring different tidings to different listeners
CRESTVIEW — Whether it’s “Joy to the World” or “Deck the Halls,” secular or spiritual, Bing Crosby or the Trans-Siberia Orchestra, ’tis the season for Christmas music — and everybody has a favorite.
Residents discuss city dissolution; council member criticizes mayor
LAUREL HILL — Many residents who crowded First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill’s fellowship hall Tuesday night said this north county community should dissolve its city status.
CAMPUS KUDOS: Northwood Elementary Honor Roll
First grade
All A’s
Harley Ables, Kayla Blain, Dayton Deatherage, Jadyn Dreading, Lillie Gainey, Gabrielle Harrington, Aidan Harseim, Abygale Hoist, Benjamin Humphrey, Maggie Langston, Zacharie Lit…
Attorney General bans additional synthetic drugs
SHALIMAR — A slew of new synthetic drugs has been deemed illegal in the state of Florida, according to an emergency order the Attorney General issued Tuesday.
BIRTHDAY: Owens celebrates 90 years Dec. 15
FLORALA, ALA. — The family of Walter Kimble Owens, who has several Crestview relatives, invites everyone to his 90th birthday celebration, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 15 at First Baptist Church fellowship hall in …
Taxpayers save millions with early payment discounts
FORT WALTON BEACH — Tax collections for November, when taxpayers receive the largest early-payment discount of 4 percent, resulted in millions of savings, the Okaloosa County Tax Office reported.
WEDDING: Thomas and Thomas ceremony planned Dec. 22
MILLIGAN — Annie L. Thomas and Deacon Lee Roy Thomas, both of Crestview, will wed at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, 2012, at Beulah No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.