CRESTVIEW — Samuel Deese, who turned 11 on Friday, knew he was getting his biggest birthday present.
Month: March 2015
LETTER: Learn more about Okaloosa's juvenile diversion programs
Did you know the population of youths confined in pre-trial secure detention has steadily grown over the past decade, despite a decline in juvenile offending?
Soldier’s surprise return video makes ‘America’s Funniest Videos’
CRESTVIEW — When Army Pfc. Davis Schmitz surprised his sister, Crestview High School freshman Karly Celano, by returning from an Afghanistan deployment early and showing up in her band class, nobody …
Paxton makes quick work of Laurel Hill (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
LAUREL HILL — Sometimes it’s hard to measure the progress on a young team based on one game. Play by Laurel Hill School’s baseball team in the early part of the 2015 season indicate the Hoboes are a …
What’s at stake in Crestview's, Laurel Hill's elections
CRESTVIEW — From widening roads in Crestview to paving roads in Laurel Hill, addressing crime statistics in Crestview to the very existence of Laurel Hill as an incorporated city, winners of Tuesday’…
Nominations for 2015 Women's Wall of Honor due April 10
FORT WALTON BEACH — Nominations for the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women's 2015 Women's Wall of Honor are due April 10.
Fundraiser set for Crestview baby
CRESTVIEW — Duke it Out's Relay For Life team will have a Boston butt fundraiser for Nathaniel Bowersox on April 4.
Crestview woman seeks TV with irreplaceable family video
CRESTVIEW — A blue hatchback. That's all Nikki Patterson can remember about the woman who unknowingly has a precious piece of her family's history.
Baker alumna's film comes closer to worldwide release
CRESTVIEW — The tiniest things can inspire writers. For Baker School alumna Meredith Majors, inspiration arrived via locket.
Baker, Crestview high school teachers receive $5K excellence awards
CRESTVIEW — Michelle Hokans, of Crestview High School, and Fiona Lukas, of Baker School — both mathematics teachers — each received $5,000 as the first two Paul Hsu Foundation Teaching Excellence Awa…