CRESTVIEW — A Shoal River Middle School student’s 25 cent donation toward the Crestview Police Department’s K-9s for Crestview campaign moved Chief Tony Taylor so much that he visited her to express …
Month: July 2014
Fireworks safety tips for a happy Fourth of July
The National Council on Fireworks Safety offers these common sense safety tips for using consumer fireworks in the hopes that injuries to consumers can be greatly reduced this season.
Long-time locals invited to scan photos for history book
CRESTVIEW — Great Aunt Fanny and her trusty Model A, the family gathered on Grandma’s porch, Maw-maw as a child playing with the pig, and that memorable 1948 Blackwater River church outing when Pasto…
PETA: Stark 'Too Hot for Spot' warning could save the lives of Walmart shoppers' animals
Hot on the heels of the recent incident at the Walmart Supercenter in Crestview, in which a dog died after being left unattended in a parked car for 13 hours with no water or food, People for the Eth…
Baker boot camp teaches TV production, raises funds
BAKER — Five elementary school students know more about television production following a week-long boot camp.
Crestview woman: Hopefully, $10K contest win inspires other backyard chefs
CRESTVIEW — Now that local chef Sherri Williams has been crowned Macy’s Great American Grilling Guru, she’s ready for the next competition.
Commission provides guidance on Florida Legislature's enhanced boating safety legislation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced changes that were made by the Florida Legislature and approved by the governor to divers-down flag requirements.
Dating with dogs: What to do if your dog doesn’t like your date
If you’re single and in the market for romance, you probably know at least two things: Online dating is a viable and efficient way to find a potential partner, but dating sites cannot guarantee a per…
City fireworks planned for nation’s 238th birthday
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa residents can observe the nation’s 238th birthday with the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration in Twin Hills Park.
CHS alumni game, home run derby benefit Crestview family
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School's current and former varsity baseball players now know what it's like to share the field.