CRESTVIEW — Several Okaloosa County events are slated next month to celebrate Florida’s 500th anniversary.
Month: October 2013
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Confederate flag is honorable
Dear editor,
The Civil War was not started over slavery, and consideration of the "government freeing slaves" was a moot point till near the end of the war.
Crestview boys cross country team earns regional bid
LYNN HAVEN — Crestview High School’s boys cross country team finished third at the Florida High School Athletic Association District 2-3A meet Oct. 26. The score earned the team a spot in Saturday's …
Crestview High School presents pep rally, bonfire Thursday
CRESTVIEW — The public usually can’t attend Crestview High School pep rallies, but Thursday, residents can root for the home team at Old Spanish Trail Park.
Baker takes on Northview for district title
BAKER — Twelve years have passed since Baker School’s football team won a district championship. A Gator win at Northview gives Baker (8-0, 2-0) the District 1-1A title it has been without for so lon…
Crestview council funds bus service through January
CRESTVIEW — After approving funds Oct. 14 to support the city's two bus routes through the 2013-2014 fiscal year, the City Council passed a motion Monday to fund the routes only through January.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Baker resident celebrates 100th birthday
BAKER — More than 200 well-wishers celebrated resident Mary Richardson’s 100th birthday on Saturday at the Baker Arena pavilion.
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First International Festival turns Shoal River gym into a mini-UN (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — After declaring Thursday’s international festival debut a success, school district organizers said the event will return next year.
Bulldogs face Eagles in must-win game
CRESTVIEW — It's Friday night or never if Crestview High School’s football team wants a chance to make the state playoffs when the Bulldogs travel to Niceville for a District 1-7A showdown with the E…