By most measures, 2017 was a pretty good year for investors. But what can you expect in 2018?
It's difficult to predict precisely the immediate future of the financial markets. However, many signs …
Month: February 2018
Spring has arrived
It appears that basically overnight, spring has arrived in Northwest Florida. It has warmed up and I turned off the house furnace and turned on the overhead fans.
The grass in our neighborhood is g…
4 easy ways to start your savings journey during America Saves Week
Okaloosa Saves is celebrating America Saves Week Feb. 26 through March 3.
Okaloosa Saves encourages individuals to set a savings goal and take the America Saves Pledge during the event.
Taking th…
Teddy bear picnic at Crestview library
CRESTVIEW — An event at the Crestview Public Library ended with a picnic for teddy bears and guests.
Have a cute photo of your kids out and about? They could be our next The Bulletin Kid! Email a p…
Brown wins $1,000 child care teacher award
NICEVILLE — The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation has recognized a Crestview business owner as a recipient of the 2018 Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Award. …
Fixing American Education: Politics
In the mid-1960s American education was still among the best in the world. Today, comparative test scores indicate we rank well down the line as compared to other developed nations. Why? The problems…
Change has always been brought about by youth movements
On Monday, Feb. 1, 1960, four freshmen from North Carolina A&T State University entered a Woolworth’s in Greensboro, N.C., and took seats at the lunch counter.
As American as baseball, Woolworth’s …
Deputies charge Crestview youth with threatening another student
SHALIMAR — Okaloosa deputies have charged a 12-year-old homeschooled Crestview resident with sending a threat to kill or do bodily injury to another student living in Hillsborough County.
The Okal…
New courthouse to feature enhanced security, more parking
CRESTVIEW — Construction of the new Okaloosa County Courthouse is on track for a late-July opening. The courthouse was originally scheduled to be complete by July 3 but inclement weather last fall pu…
Shaking hands with Billy Graham
I never had the opportunity to shake hands with Billy Graham.
A few years back my wife and I were in the Asheville, North Carolina area and had a couple of free hours. We decided to drive to Montre…