CRESTVIEW — More than 25 area residents turned out July 2 for the Crestview Community Chorus’ planning meeting. Mayor JB Whitten welcomed the group and promised the new organization would have his fu…
Month: July 2019
Shark fishing permits require additional component
PANAMA CITY — New shark fishing requirements went into effect July 1. They include a mandatory, free annual Shore-based Shark Fishing Permit and educational course. There are also other requirements …
High School Sports Review: Crestview Girls Weightlifting
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview girls weightlifting team had great competition this year, beginning at districts.
Abigail Woullard finished second in the 101-pound class with a 105-pound bench press and …
Watermelon and July made for each other
Have you recently noticed that there have been many sales on watermelon at your local grocery store and that farmers’ markets and roadside stands have an abundant supply? That is because watermelon a…
On heroism – an open letter to Jennifer King
The definition of “heroism” varies from culture to culture and person to person, but the one constant seems to hold a few key components:
Virtue in the face of adversity.
Courage in the face of a…
Remain prepared for hurricane season
It is easy to get complacent, but we must remain vigilant as we are in hurricane season. Last year, Northwest Florida experienced a devastating hurricane, Hurricane Michael. It hit to the east of us …
Council gives initial approval to annexations
CRESTVIEW- The City Council heard and approved the first reading of two ordinances on properties that could be annexed into the city on Monday night.
One of the properties is a piece of land owned …
High School Sports Review: Rocky Bayou football
NICEVILLE — Rocky Bayou Christian’s football team had a roller coaster year.
The Knights started the 2018-2019 season with two straight victories.
The team began the season with an impressive 27-…
Crestview mayor gauges interest in community chorus
CRESTVIEW — Mayor J.B. Whitten held an organizational meeting last week for anyone interested starting a community chorus.
The chorus is part of Whitten’s initiative to bring cultural activities to…
Crestview chamber sets July schedule
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce has released its July schedule. Activities are open to chamber members and their employees.
•A free patriotic picnic is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July …