Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve North Okaloosa County residents’ quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — American Heritage Girls is a natio…
Month: June 2017
Summer fun options abound in Northwest Florida
It's the end of another school year. Both students and teachers are excited. They can now sleep in each morning and not get up at the crack of dawn to be at school. Some students will use their time …
THE VACANT BUILDING FACTOR
CRESTVIEW—Vacant buildings are a common sight when traveling through the city’s downtown area.
There are 104 vacant property parcels within the Community Redevelopment Agency’s boundaries that enco…
Is there still a Crestview police traffic division?
CRESTVIEW — Although traffic accidents have increased over the years in and around Crestview, the number of members in the Crestview Police Department traffic division has not.
The unit, which had …
Uniting and inspiring the community
CRESTVIEW — Last summer, Okaloosa County residents enjoyed the Pokemon Go craze. This summer, an increasing number have found a new phenomenon: in the form of inspirational rocks.
The Crestview Roc…
'What's happening with this area and people?'
THE QUESTION
What has happened to the Crestview Old Spanish Trail Festivals … we used to have every year and the OSTF music lineup? These [were] things that people [looked] forward to every yea…
Road improvements planned
LAUREL HILL— Planned public improvements in Laurel Hill include culvert repairs, paving and drainage improvements.
PRIORITIZED PROJECTS
Crystal Weatherington of Dewberry, the city’s engi…
Free financial planning workshops scheduled
CRESTVIEW — An Edward Jones free financial workshop will give people the information they need to make long-term financial decisions.
The classes are 6-7:30 p.m. June 5, 12, 19 and 26, and July 3, …
Forgiveness is a daily activity
I send out a daily devotional five days a week to people who have requested it. These devotionals are also listed on my church’s Facebook page.
I have noticed that the most read ones are on the top…
Shady Grove Assembly hosts Summer Sing and Sweets concert
BAKER — Shady Grove Assembly of God will host "Summer Sing and Sweets" 6:30 -8:30 p.m. June 3 at 1189 Shady Grove Road, Baker.
The free event features the Polk Family, David and Debbie Harlson; Hol…