BAKER — Jeanette Henderson is happy to see years of research and hard work pay off.
The long-time resident is responsible for bringing a historical marker to Baker School, establishing that the form…
Month: February 2014
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Rule changes tighten reverse mortgage eligibility
Reverse mortgages have become increasingly popular in recent years, as cash-strapped seniors seek ways to keep pace with rising expenses – not to mention cope with the pummeling their retirement savi…
Boston butts fundraiser set for Laurel Hill woman
LAUREL HILL — Katlyn "Katie" Free, a 2009 Laurel Hill School graduate, was a fierce competitor in basketball, softball and volleyball.
Swordfish management expands fishing opportunities Feb. 13
Swordfish management is a success story. Overfished in the 1980s and ’90s, the swordfish stock has since been fully rebuilt, thanks to domestic and international conservation measures.
Northwest Florida State College named to U.S. Top 150
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Northwest Florida State College one the nation's 150 top community colleges. NWF State can complete for a $1 million fund for the 2015 Aspen P…
Raising emergency signal also raises hopes for P.J. Adams improvements
CRESTVIEW — Residents took notice when a county crew raised the flashing emergency traffic signal this week at the intersection of P.J. Adams Parkway, Villacrest and Ashley Drives.
HOBO HOMEFRONT: Exploring Valentine's Day: a history
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Crestview woman quits job, focuses on cooking
CRESTVIEW — One of the community's top prize-winning home chefs has fared so well in nationwide competitions that she quit her job to make cooking her main focus.
Safety presentation energizes Walker students
CRESTVIEW — Walker Elementary School fifth-grader LaZaria Carr knows what to do if she sees someone being electrocuted.
Baker baseball team drops opener
FORTWALTON BEACH— First-year Baker School baseball coach Adam Henry knows it will probably take time for his team to grow into a cohesive unit. Henry is the Gators' third head coach in as many years.