BAKER — Proceeds from the Pensacola Bay Concert Band’s June 4 concert will support Baker School’s music program.
The event is set for 7:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 4 in …
Month: May 2016
Crestview residents weigh in on public transit needs
CRESTVIEW — Thelma Ragland wants to be able to go grocery shopping. Kenny Fuller, who’s mobility impaired, would like to get to the library. And Mae Retha Coleman wants people to be able to get to do…
Lack of middle school art programs affects Crestview High students, teachers say (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Lakesha Marion is an award-winning artist, having placed fourth at the Okaloosa County School District art show in April for her watercolor of water lilies.
So she knows good art.
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Crestview's military appreciation picnic sets attendance record
CRESTVIEW — Organizers say after Saturday’s Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration broke attendance — and food consumption — records, they are planning for an even bigger event next year.
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Crestview High band signing day celebrates $160K+ in scholarships
CRESTVIEW — Twelve Crestview High School band members have accepted college scholarships.
“This is a great day and a great opportunity for these kids,” Principal Dexter Day said during the signing…
Crestview therapy dog calms unfriendly skies (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Missed, canceled and bumped flights, surprise check-in fees and lost luggage combined with screaming toddlers and reduced onboard leg room add up to frequently stressed air travelers.
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Crestview council OKs fire trucks lease
CRESTVIEW — The City Council unanimously approved a request by the Crestview Fire Department to lease two new Pierce Saber pumpers.
The fire trucks’ seven-year lease will cost $902,880, and includ…
Crestview City Council blasts new courthouse orientation
CRESTVIEW — The new county courthouse's rotation westward raised concerns and condemnation at the City Council's Monday evening meeting.
By a 3-2 vote at its May 17 meeting, the Okaloosa County Bo…
BEARDEN: Livestock owners, prepare for an active hurricane season
Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Researchers at Colorado State University and North Carolina State University predict an active season in 2016.
In fact, we have already had…
An apology for cutting in traffic
Dear editor,
To whoever was driving the black SUV with the Jesus bumper sticker I cut in front of on Avalon at around 3:15 p.m. on May 18:
I apologize for that. It was poor driving on my part.…