February 2013 – Page 14

Picking up the pieces following vehicle accidents

Problems vehicle accident victims face don’t end after the wreckage is removed from the road, a citation is written or the driver at fault is charged.

Vikings too strong for Gators

FORT WALTON BEACH — Not that it will make her feel any better, but Baker softball pitcher Alexis Mitchem had one of those nights against Fort Walton Beach that even Hall of Famers experience at one t…

The good times roll Mardi Gras-style at Crestview library

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Public Library says, "Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll!"

Bulldogs fall in district semifinals

LYNN HAVEN — Crestview was showing signs of overcoming its miserable start, after Choctawhatchee opened their District 2-6A semifinal at Mosley on Friday with the first 13 points of the game. But the…

Year-end transit ridership shows significant increases

FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization representatives this week announced substantial Okaloosa County Transit ridership gains.

Northwood Elementary announces long-time custodian's retirement

CRESTVIEW — Following 31 years of continuous service at the combined Richbourg School/Northwood Elementary School campus, Gary Fryman has retired to pursue a life of fishing, relaxing with his family…

90-year-old veteran shares his story: a dream to ‘fly, man, fly’

CRESTVIEW — Even after 70 years, George Mazock still cries when he thinks about his time during World War II.

Riverside Elementary announces second-quarter honor roll

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First grade

Eli Adkins, Mackenzie Allen, Destiny Baldwin, Elizabeth Ballard, Lainey Borland, Kayli Brown, Elizabeth Cox, Alexander Davies, Christopher Davies, Michael Delgado, Desirae Esmond, P…