CRESTVIEW — The lead actor in Northwest Florida State College’s summer musical didn’t intend to go into theatre. It just happened.
Crestview resident Shelby Steverson, who graduated from Troy Univ…
Month: July 2016
Johnny James's property annexed into Laurel Hill
LAUREL HILL — The City Council voted 4-1 Thursday night to annex former Laurel Hill City Councilman Johnny James and his wife Ernestine’s property into the city.
It’s been 20 months since the coup…
2017 Distinguished Young Women scholarship competition is under way
FORT WALTON BEACH — Thirteen teenagers from Okaloosa County will vie for the honor of Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County 2017.
This year's participants, all Okaloosa County high school s…
Okaloosa County releases annual financial report
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for period ending Sept. 30, 2015 is now available.
The report, required by state law, is conducted by an independent audit firm…
GELBER: Breaking the cycle of long-term unemployment
Long-term unemployment (defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as unemployment lasting 26 weeks or more) can be an incredibly destructive force in a career. It’s easy to get caught up in the vici…
Granlund cartoon: FBI results of Hilary Clinton email investigation
CRESTVIEW — Here is Dave Granlund's cartoon on the results of the FBI's Hilary Clinton email investigation.
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ALLEN: The proposed courthouse – my opinion
It has been some time since I first looked at the plans for the proposed replacement Okaloosa County courthouse – the one that will eventually sit in the county seat, albeit that most county function…
Florida association presents award to Okaloosa commissioner
SHALIMAR — The Florida Association of Counties presented an Okaloosa County commissioner with the Presidential Advocacy Award during the 2016 FAC Annual Conference & Exposition in Orange County.
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LETTER: Fix Crestview's traffic problem now
Dear editor,
Bob Allen is right — as if ignoring the traffic problem will make it go away. I understand it will take time and money. However, there are smaller initiatives that could take place. …
Bunco fundraiser set to benefit Knights of Columbus causes
CRESTVIEW — The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a bunco fundraiser benefiting Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, the USO, and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal "After the Long Walk" peer…