CRESTVIEW — As city department heads search for ways to trim their budgets, the Public Works department has found one area where expenses can be reduced: street lighting.
Month: August 2013
Awareness week aims to boost number of breastfed infants
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week through Aug. 7.
Free Okaloosa voluntary pre-k program begins Aug. 19
CRESTVIEW — Cheri Pittman, the Farmer Street Childcare Network director, wants North Okaloosa County residents to know about the free voluntary pre-kindergarten program for 4- to 5-year-olds.
Laurel Hill city leaders delay mowing contract renewal
LAUREL HILL — City Council members have voted 4-1 to delay renewing a mowing contract with Transfield Services after Councilman Clifton Hall questioned estimated expenses.
Crestview Bulldogs, Baker Gators begin football practice today
CRESTVIEW — In his first year at the helm, Crestview football head coach and athletic director Tim Hatten isn’t making postseason promises.
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Laurel Hill council anticipates commissioners’ Sunnyside vote
LAUREL HILL — Okaloosa County commissioners are expected to vote soon on whether to use county resources to complete work on Sunnyside Avenue, city leaders say.
‘More than ready’ for fall: Baker football team bonds at FCA retreat
BAKER — Attending a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp in Marianna last week has brought Baker School’s varsity football team closer together.
SPECIAL OCCASION: Baker couple celebrates 60th anniversary
BAKER — Betty and Lucien LeMarchand of Baker will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends Aug. 10, 2013.
BLOTTER: Milton woman accused of tackling, striking jail employee
CRESTVIEW – A county jail inmate will report to court Aug. 13 after being accused of tackling and striking a female jail employee, an arrest report indicates.