Yesterday we celebrated our nation's 237th birthday. On July 4, 1776 a group of brave men signed a document, The Declaration of Independence, which has forever changed the world.
Month: July 2013
Crestview celebrates Fourth of July at Twin Hills Park
UPDATE: Crestview's Fourth of July fireworks display has been canceled. No alternative date has been set.
Okaloosa County women’s hall of fame nominations due July 12
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for the 2013 Women's Hall of Fame. Deadline is July 12.
Two parks receive advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Coach: Gator middle school players learning teamwork
CRESTVIEW — June meant non-stop basketball for Baker School’s middle school boys team.
FROM THE PULPIT: Family values shape the nation’s future
During this patriotic season, there is much fanfare and excitement among Americans.
CHECK IT OUT: Engage a child's brain through reading
Did you know that if a child goes all summer without engaging his or her brain by reading, he or she could lose some of the previous school year’s lessons? Educators call it "summer loss."
Okaloosa Supervisor of Elections addresses presidential commission
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux offered his views and recommendations to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration at Friday’s University of Miami public hea…
Crestview volleyball teams face off in July 25 Bulldog Bash
CRESTVIEW — The Bulldog Bash Summer Classic Volleyball Tournament is July 25 at Crestview High School and Davidson Middle School.
EDITOR'S DESK: Celebrating reading and pondering its many forms
What are you reading this summer? Arts and Entertainment editor Brian Hughes recently asked north Okaloosa County officials and business leaders for their lists. (See “Community leaders share their s…