A train was filled with tired people. Most of them had spent the day traveling through the hot, dusty plains. At last, evening had come and they all tried to settle down to a sound sleep.
However, …
Month: July 2017
What’s Happening in North Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas.
KIDS FUN DAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29, Blackman Community Center, 7590 U.S. Highway 189, Baker. F…
North Okaloosa County Faith Calendar
KIDS FUN DAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29, Blackman Community Center, 7590 U.S. Highway 189, Baker. Free. Lighthouse Church and Golan Assembly of God event features water slides, snow cones, puppetry,…
Spotted seatrout workshop scheduled
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission needs input on spotted seatrout management. The FWC is hosting spotted seatrout public workshops throughout the state in late July and early Augu…
REVIEW: A heavenly 'Act'
NICEVILLE — For almost a century, the American musical theater relied on literature for inspiration. Good books inspired good musicals.
Around the 1990s, the process experienced an interesting reve…
Air Force general remembered at Crestview Technology Air Park
CRESTVIEW — A plaque in honor of late Air Force Gen. William Kirk was unveiled Tuesday morning at Crestview Technology Air Park.
“I knew him through the Military Affairs Committee many, many years…
Okaloosa athletes to compete in Special Olympics USA Games
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa athletes will compete in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington, according to Special Olympics Florida – Okaloosa County.
When over 4,000 Specia…
Crestview American Legion hosts family fish fry
CRESTVIEW — American Legion Post 75 family fish fry is scheduled.
The event includes food from 6-8 p.m. July 21 and music by the band The Twins afterward through midnight in the post lounge, 898 J…
'If someone knows how to use it, that makes it safer'
CRESTVIEW — All gun owners are safe with their weapon of choice as long as they receive proper training, according to Ward Lewis, co-owner of Precision Tactical Arms in Crestview.
“I don’t think …
Ways to beat the heat in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Southern Floridians may playfully refer to the Hub City as “Florida’s icebox," but when temperatures reach the triple digits, it’s important for everyone — from student athletes to the el…