Chaze Russell of Laurel Hill is among Clearwater Christian College dean's list honorees for scholastic achievement during the 2013 fall semester. Honorees must earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4…
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PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Should you buy pet insurance?
One topic I’ve learned to avoid with new acquaintances until I know them better (along with politics and religion) is where they stand on the treatment of pets. Some people, when their dog gets sick …
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Teammates for life
When Laurel Hill School teacher and coach Ronnie Smith asked me to do a story on a fundraiser for former LHS athlete Katie Free, I was more than happy to help. I had the opportunity to cover Katie th…
Authors recognize CHS student's feedback
CRESTVIEW — A language arts textbook's authors have recognized a Crestview High School senior for his feedback on their work.
Long-time resident, anonymous donor bring historical marker to Baker
BAKER — Jeanette Henderson is happy to see years of research and hard work pay off.
The long-time resident is responsible for bringing a historical marker to Baker School, establishing that the form…
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Rule changes tighten reverse mortgage eligibility
Reverse mortgages have become increasingly popular in recent years, as cash-strapped seniors seek ways to keep pace with rising expenses – not to mention cope with the pummeling their retirement savi…
Boston butts fundraiser set for Laurel Hill woman
LAUREL HILL — Katlyn "Katie" Free, a 2009 Laurel Hill School graduate, was a fierce competitor in basketball, softball and volleyball.
Swordfish management expands fishing opportunities Feb. 13
Swordfish management is a success story. Overfished in the 1980s and ’90s, the swordfish stock has since been fully rebuilt, thanks to domestic and international conservation measures.
Northwest Florida State College named to U.S. Top 150
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Northwest Florida State College one the nation's 150 top community colleges. NWF State can complete for a $1 million fund for the 2015 Aspen P…
Raising emergency signal also raises hopes for P.J. Adams improvements
CRESTVIEW — Residents took notice when a county crew raised the flashing emergency traffic signal this week at the intersection of P.J. Adams Parkway, Villacrest and Ashley Drives.