EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — When James Harvey III volunteered to become an Air Force pilot during World War II, he wasn’t wanted.
Month: April 2013
North Okaloosa Medical Center hosts walking event on April 3
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Medical Center will raise heart health awareness with a walking event at the hospital on Wednesday.
New well system to support expected growth in northwest Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The Public Works Department has begun construction on a $2.4 million water well, storage tank and distribution system on Old Bethel Road.
EDITOR'S DESK: Anticipating Crestview’s new leadership
Monday night, Crestview welcomed three men to join Robyn Helt and Thomas Gordon on the council chamber’s dais where important decisions are made.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Many kinds of teammates
I've been thinking a lot about teammates lately. Maybe it has something to do with last week’s story on Dakota Dean and Tyler Henderson (“Dean and Henderson, teammates for life,” March 27). Or perhap…
Becker joins Community Bank mortgage branch in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Charlee Becker has joined Community Bank as a mortgage originator in the Crestview loan office. She has more than eight years’ financial services industry experience.
Sheriff’s office warns residents of different types of tax frauds
SHALIMAR — Many scams circulating this tax season regard rebates, refunds, tax law changes and audits, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office stated.
Baggett named shareholder at legal leadership council
TAMPA — Lori Baggett of Crestview is among 12 newly elected Carlton Fields shareholders, the firm announced at its 2013 annual meeting.
Crestview's Day shines for Raiders
NICEVILLE — A step up in competition hasn't slowed down former Crestview High School softball player Hannah Day.
Day, a 2012 CHS graduate, now displays her talents at Northwest Florida State College…
GUEST COLUMNIST: Tax cuts, education investments effective
Four years before I took office, Florida lost more than 825,000 jobs, unemployment more than tripled from 3.5 percent to 11.1 percent, and state debt increased by $5.2 billion.