CRESTVIEW — A downtown parking lot on Wilson Street hasn’t attracted many users since its Feb. 25 ribbon-cutting, but city officials think that will change as word spreads that the car park is availa…
Month: March 2013
Operator announces $600K terminal for Bob Sikes Airport
CRESTVIEW — Bob Sikes Airport’s fixed base operator anticipates breaking ground on an estimated $600,000 terminal by April. Jonathan Dunn, Emerald Coast Aviation’s president, said his company recentl…
Katie Renfroe scheduled for second surgery this weekend
PAXTON — In the three months since Katie Renfroe had a 1-pound mass removed from her left cheek, she has taken her first steps with assistance and regained that weight in other parts of her tiny fram…
Walker Elementary displays students' works for art show
CRESTVIEW — Walker Elementary School’s main hallway features students’ masterpieces for the first Spring Art Show. The school has been decorating the halls to celebrate art teacher Sarah Harris’s arr…
$92K fire truck addition ensures all NOFD stations have protection
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Fire District firefighters swarmed over the agency's newest fire truck Wednesday afternoon.
Hoboes get first win of season
LAUREL HILL — Sixth grader Maddie Varnum turned in an impressive performance in the pitching circle for Laurel Hill School softball team on Tuesday against District 1-1A rival Paxton. Varnum made her…
Crestview councilman questions Relay, other nonprofit support
CRESTVIEW — Though the City Council agreed to provide logistical support for the April 26 and 27 Relay for Life, some city leaders have expressed concern that spending more than $1,000 at a time when…
Ashley cleared of ethics charges (DOCUMENTS)
An ethics complaint filed against Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley in January 2012 has been dismissed.
Women seek fundraising ideas for liver transplant
CRESTVIEW — Wanda Sue Thompson is $1,655 closer to a healthy liver.
Coach: More Odyssey of the Mind advisers needed
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School and Davidson Middle School students are heading to the state’s April 6 Odyssey of the Mind competition at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.