CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas.
AMERICAN LEGION 99TH STATEWIDE CONVENTION: June 29-July 2, World Center Marriott, Orlando. About 3,…
Month: June 2017
Crestview Rehabilitation Center hosts rock painting event
CRESTVIEW — The Kindness Rocks Project, a movement sweeping the nation, has grown popular in Crestview.
Crestview Rehabilitation Center held a rock painting event June 26 to show support for reside…
Dog attack survivors cope with anxiety, seek funds for treatments
CRESTVIEW — Paige Woody and her daughter, Zoey Green, are getting ready for the next stage of medical care since they were attacked by a pit bull March 25.
After the attack, surgeons worked on Zoey…
Stop the hate speech — fix our problems
Hate speech doesn't work for any person or group in America. The result is always hurt. The shooting of Majority Whip Steve Scalise at a baseball practice is further proof.
Here are some of the com…
Amid big government, the Fourth of July has lost its meaning
Independence Day, a great American tradition, is upon us. Set against the pent-up tension of having to be around all your relatives in scorching heat with dubious potato salad and booze, what could g…
Traffic investigations inevitably cause street closures
CRESTVIEW — The driver of a Honda van that allegedly made an illegal U-turn in P.J. Adams Parkway June 24 did more than cause a wreck that spoiled the days of people in two other vehicles. The accide…
Keeping it legal, and safe
CRESTVIEW — Independence Day isn't necessarily a free pass for private fireworks displays, according to Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office information.
Crestview Polic…
Fireworks in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The city's Independence Day celebration will include food for purchase, merchandise vendors, fireworks and a performance by the North Okaloosa Community Band.
The celebration, which is …
Got a flashlight?
CRESTVIEW — Jayce Redding, 2, of Crestview, was among children recently enjoying the Age 0-2 Library Class at the Crestview Public Library. He got the opportunity to play with Crestview Police Depart…
Author sets 'Literary Lizard' readings
CRESTVIEW — Niceville author Angela Yuriko Smith will present two readings from her "Literary Lizard" children's book series.
The first one is 3:15 p.m. July 11 at the Crestview Public Library, 144…