BAKER — If the Baker School football team’s practice Monday is any indication of things to come Gator opponents have reason to be afraid, very afraid. After working two hours on the field, the team a…
Month: August 2014
Okaloosa commission race goes negative with mailer, robocalls
Two Tallahassee-based entities are targeting incumbent District 4 County Commissioner Don Amunds in political mailings and so-called robo calls. The ads label Amunds a “double dipping millionaire” wi…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: A high school football guy life
It’s hard to believe I’m old enough to have experienced things more than 40 years ago. But the calendar doesn’t lie, and time has a way of marching on with the years cascading by like a mountain wate…
Credit union to buy First National Bank of Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The First National Bank of Crestview has agreed to be purchased by First Commerce Credit Union.
Early voting in Okaloosa County is Aug. 11-23
Early voting is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11 through Saturday, Aug. 23.
'Do it for Drew' fundraiser nets $1,127 for injured boy
CRESTVIEW — Residents kicked, stretched, Zumba’d and ultimately raised $1,127 for Drew Barefield during a weekend fundraiser hosted by Gordon Martial Arts.
Council: Detailed budget review necessary, fire tax loses traction
CRESTVIEW — The City Council launched its review of the city’s 2014-15 budget at a Monday evening workshop dominated by discussion of the proposed fire assessment.
Businessman, council member announces run for mayor
CRESTVIEW — Lifelong resident, local businessman and sitting City Councilman Tom Gordon has announced his candidacy for mayor.
Antioch Elementary School Open House begins Aug. 14
CRESTVIEW — Open house for the new school year at Antioch Elementary School is 3-6 p.m. Aug. 14 and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Aug. 15.
Armstrong, Bulldogs focused on winning
CRESTVIEW — Junior quarterback Corey Armstrong is already thinking about the big picture. “I just want to help our team win this year and make a big run (in the playoffs),” he said.