CRESTVIEW — James Chestnut, 37, of Crestview, has been charged with attempted burglary, possession of burglary tools, and attempted grand theft after trying to remove a cooler from a truck belonging …
Month: October 2014
ARRESTS: battery causing bodily harm…
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided the following crime reports for publication:
Boy Scout, Trail Life leaders: Groups can co-exist despite different membership standards
CRESTVIEW — A Christ-centered program created as an alternative to Boy Scouts of America hasn't affected local BSA membership, officials said.
LETTER: Women voters group offers online candidate guide
Dear editor,
The general election is less than one month away, early voting begins soon (Oct. 20 in Okaloosa County; Oct. 25 in Walton County), and mail-in ballots have already been sent out.
Boys & Girls Clubs expands services to meet gaps caused by YMCA closures
FORT WALTON BEACH — In light of recent before and after-school program services being affected by the closure announcement from the YMCA of Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emer…
Early voting starts Oct. 20 in Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — As the Nov. 4 general election approaches, Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux would like to inform voters of three convenient ways to vote: early, by mail, or at the polls o…
Free hunter safety Internet-completion course offered at Bass Pro Shops in Destin
DESTIN — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Okaloosa County.
Knights of Columbus ladies host bingo in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The Knights of Columbus Ladies' Auxiliary is hosting bingo for senior citizens this month.
Witnesses sought for Oct. 9 traffic crash in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department is looking for witnesses to a traffic crash that occurred just before 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the area of McClelland Street and School Avenue.
LETTER: Recommending Rodney Walker for school board
Dear editor,
There is a visible anchor of reality on the School Board. When proposals are made — whether academic or financial or even relating to construction, equipment or discipline — invariably t…