CRESTVIEW — Members of the Crestview Historic Preservation Board and the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church joined Feb. 20 to unveil a historical marker commemorating 108 years of the church’s histo…
Month: February 2017
Graffiti vandals raise concern
CRESTVIEW—Motorists driving over the hill on South Ferdon Boulevard get a glimpse of downtown, passing trains and, recently, graffiti.
Vacant structures in Crestview have become spray paint victims…
Solutions sought for city's homeless residents
CRESTVIEW — A City Council workshop on Monday focused on the plights of homeless individuals and how the community can help.
Councilman J.B. Whitten invited four speakers, as well as public input, …
City a 'great risk' and liability, researcher says
CRESTVIEW — “Great risk” was the central theme during a Monday evening Crestview City Council meeting.
The council, city leaders and department heads heard qualitative findings and recommendations …
Sexual predator files Laurel Hill address
CRESTVIEW — A sexual predator has filed a Laurel Hill address with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Michael Eugene Thrash, 44, has moved to 221 Richerson Road, Laurel Hill.
A judge found T…
Registration opens for Boys & Girls Clubs’ summer program
FORT WALTON BEACH — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast will soon enroll for summer youth development programming.
Registration opens to all current club members on March 6; it’s available to l…
Shoes wanted for fundraiser
CRESTVIEW — ServantCARE, a non-profit, 501c3 ministry that supports micro-enterprises in developing nations, is collecting shoes to raise funds.
Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain…
Try to overcome 'roadblocks' to a comfortable retirement
In your life, you will want to take many journeys. Some are physical — perhaps you'll finally visit the French Riviera or the Caribbean. Others involve personal growth — one day, you'll finally becom…
Garden Party set March 18
CRESTVIEW — Garden Party 2017, a fundraiser for the Crestview Community Garden, is set 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 at 157 S. Main St.
Chef Mary Richard of 'A Grand Elegance' and Esther Phelps will p…
Tom Thumb sets hiring fair
CRESTVIEW — Tom Thumb Food Stores will host a hiring event to fill 400 positions in its stores on Wednesday, March 1.
The event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all Tom Thumb stores throughout the Florida P…