BAKER — Gabe Nelson is making his mark on Baker School’s baseball team. The sophomore, Baker’s starting center fielder, also is the pitching staff’s ace.
Gator Coach Adam Henry has high praise for …
Month: March 2016
CROSE: Palm Sunday lesson reminds us of some Crestview fickleness
The story of Palm Sunday shows humanity’s fickleness.
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the back on a donkey and the crowds cry, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord," throwing dow…
Local talents plan eclectic musical mix for Crestview Triple B Centennial Stage
CRESTVIEW — When the Crestview Centennial Committee agreed to sponsor the Triple B Cookoff’s south stage, there was a goal in the back of committee member and Main Street Crestview Association coordi…
Harris' House campaign reaches fundraising milestone
CRESTVIEW — The Wayne Harris campaign office announced that its total amount raised exceeds $102,400.
In February, Harris raised $15,735 in the race for House District 4, a campaign media release s…
Historic, military service flags proposed for Warriors Hall
CRESTVIEW — The City Council unanimously approved Friends of the Arts’ proposal to create a display of 12 historic and military branch service flags to enhance Warriors Hall for the city’s centennial…
BULLDOG BITES: Crestview High Thespians name Bulldog Idol
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School's theater department recently produced their 5th annual Bulldog Idol.
Bulldog Idol is a singing competition based on the TV series, "American Idol."
The theater …
Fugate enters race for Okaloosa property appraiser
CRESTVIEW — Janet Fugate, of Baker, has entered the race to replace Pete Smith as Okaloosa County’s property appraiser. Fugate, Smith’s director of administration, intends to succeed her retiring bos…
Laurel Hill woman once found treasures in German trash
LAUREL HILL — Some folks have stories about chasing a garbage truck when they’re late hauling out trash. Trecia Chedister fondly recalls dashing down German village streets ahead of the garbage truck…
Crestview Triple B Chair: Mark your calendar for March 19
Main Street Crestview, starting from the railroad tracks up to the Okaloosa County courthouse, will turn into festival grounds 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
Local bands will perform on the …
Crestview, Okaloosa officials to research Rasberry, Arena connector
CRESTVIEW — The city and Okaloosa County will jointly research creating a connector road to relieve State Road 85 traffic in one of its most congested areas.
The City Council on Monday unanimously …