CRESTVIEW — Three area residents have completed U.S. military basic training.
Seaman Kaleb Casey graduated from eight weeks of Coast Guard seamanship training in Cape May, New Jersey, and Air Force…
Month: August 2017
Legislative delegation sets hearing
FORT WALTON BEACH — Chairman Mel Ponder and members of the Okaloosa County state legislative delegation will have a public hearing.
The meeting is 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 5 in room 142 of the Northwest F…
8 questions to plan for the future
In working on last week's article about home repairs, I realized many in my age group are unprepared for retirement. We are working so hard that we don't often slow down and plan for our future.
Re…
Workshop to focus on invasive species
MILTON — The Florida Forest Stewardship Program and the Six Rivers Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area are presenting a workshop for landowners.
Invasive Exotic Species and Control is 9 a.…
Flex Fitness gym opens
CRESTVIEW — Flex Fitness, the newest addition in lifestyle wellness, is now open at 755 Ferdon Blvd. N.
Those who enter the fitness center may notice something a little different — "not the state-o…
'Dog days' are good for fall planning
The "dog days" are the hottest, muggiest days of summer. In the northern hemisphere, they usually fall between early July and early September. The actual dates vary greatly from region to region, dep…
College football picks, week 1
The season has not really started yet and they are all looking for heads to roll at Tennessee, Louisiana State University and Mississippi, where Rebels Coach Hugh Freeze didn't make it to the first g…
State program provides counseling for Medicare enrollment
CRESTVIEW — Florida Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders provides free, unbiased, confidential counseling to help elderly residents with their yearly Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance plan…
LIBRARY EVENTS
Here are upcoming Crestview Public Library-related events. The library's address is 1445 Commerce Drive.
AGES 3-5 LIBRARY CLASS: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Crestview library. Topics: Aug. 29 and Sept. 5…
'Starting a Business' workshop set in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Attendees will learn the essentials for getting started in business at a Florida Small Business Development Center Starting a Business workshop.
The seminar is 1-5 p.m. Aug. 30 at the C…