CRESTVIEW — City Council President J.B. Whitten said during the July 10 city council meeting that 10 proposed projects have been approved to receive money from the Triumph Gulf Coast fund.
The fund…
Month: July 2017
Carver-Hill forum examines public safety relations
CRESTVIEW — Central Crestview residents shared a frank but amiable discussion with Crestview Mayor David Cadle, Police Chief Tony Taylor and Fire Chief Tony Holland during a July 6 public safety foru…
Publix tops all giving in United Way’s 59-year history
Publix Super Markets associates and Publix Super Markets Charities reached a new goal during the 2016 Publix employees United Way campaign, with donations totaling $501,455 — more than any other comp…
Librarian's Pick — 'The Potlikker Papers…'
I'll be the first to admit that when my native-born Okaloosa County husband first used the term "potlikker" before we were married 40 years ago, I didn't have the foggiest idea what he was talking ab…
UPCOMING
Here are upcoming Crestview Public Library-related events. The library's address is 1445 Commerce Drive.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE LOGS ARE DUE: 6 p.m. July 12 at the library. Parents or guardians m…
North Okaloosa students among SkillsUSA honorees
CRESTVIEW — Multiple Northwest Florida State College students received medals in individual competitions at the national SkillsUSA competition June 23 in Louisville, Kentucky.
SkillsUSA is an educa…
Match short-and long-term goals with the right investments
Not all investments are created equal. Some are better suited for short-term goals, while others can help you build resources for objectives far in the future. As an investor, then, one of your bigge…
Here are 4 ways to protect crops
Farmers worry a lot about the fate of the crops that they plant. A good deal of time and money are invested into planting these crops.
The last thing farmers want to see is a pest destroying their …
More than 'just a kick and punch'
CRESTVIEW — Gordon Martial Arts held its promotional ceremony Friday in Crestview’s Community Center where roughly 130 students moved up in rank.
Among honorees, two junior — under 18 — black belts …
North Okaloosa County services calendar
CRESTVIEW — Need help or want to volunteer for a worthy cause? Here are some local services and organizations for consideration.
EMERALD COAST HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS WANTED: ECH provides compassionate …