Last year, Congress passed a law requiring that foods containing genetically modified ingredients reveal that on their labels. By the summer of 2018, the marketing division of the U.S. Department…
Month: March 2017
Breaking Bread: GMO labeling due on packaged foods by summer 2018
Last year, Congress passed a law requiring that foods containing genetically modified ingredients reveal that on their labels.
By the summer of 2018, the marketing division of the U.S. Depart…
Christian writers retreat scheduled
CRESTVIEW — A Christian writers retreat will soon serve Northwest Florida residents who don’t mind a little drive to Alabama.
The retreat — March 22-25 at Blue Lake in Andalusia, Alabama — offers b…
'It’s a community, it’s a family'
BAKER — Greg Evers understood that many people want fresh strawberries from a farm they know, not a chain grocery store.
That’s why in 1990, he opened Akers of Strawberries for families and individ…
Golden Buffet closes doors — again
CRESTVIEW—The Golden Buffet at 2680 S. Ferdon Blvd. has shut its doors once again, but faces different troubles compared to past closures.
The restaurant has been closed for several days, with an o…
Crestview 14U volleyballers win tournament
CRESTVIEW — The Club Challengers volleyball teams are champions following the Capital Classic Tournament held the weekend of Feb. 25 in Tallahassee.
The 13U team placed fourth, and the 14U team won…
Enrollment, open house set for Crestview Christian school
CRESTVIEW — Rocky Bayou Christian School is enrolling students for its fall classes in Crestview.
Parents may sign up kindergarten through fifth grade students for a Christian curriculum, sports an…
The comfort of a 'stuffie'
CRESTVIEW — When a child outgrows stuffed animals, what's next for the toys?
If he's Conner Basilio, 8, he shares them with kids who might be caught in a stressful situation in which a huggable "st…
North Okaloosa's Feb. 28 to March 5 arrests
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports.
Defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
• Seth Thomas Crooks…
REVIEW: Rooftop garden takes focus in Depression-era story
Are you staying in town this spring break, or do you have grandkids visiting?
Come check out books and movies like "The Gardener" by Sarah Stewart. It's a beautiful story too long for our Library C…