Growing up, decorating the house with lights and trimming the Christmas tree were holiday highlights. I was excited to see relatives and hoped St. Nick would bring the one item I asked for, usually a…
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Despite weather, low attendance, Laurel Hill Christmas parade draws several participants ( PHOTOS)
LAUREL HILL — Despite the cloudy conditions and low attendance, the event organizers considered this year's third annual Laurel Hill Christmas parade to be successful.
CHECK IT OUT: Holiday events at the Crestview Public Library
'Tis the season to be busy, and the Crestview Public Library has several events to make patrons' holidays merry and bright.
Wounded veteran earns degree, scholarship
Ryan Bullard enlisted in the Air Force at age 17 after high school. Now, after a journey that included military service, an injury, and several years working in the private sector, the 31-year-old ve…
United Methodist Children's Home gets $1K boost for gifts
CRESTVIEW — United Methodist Children's Home residents will have a cheerier Christmas thanks to the Spanish Trail Cruisers' $1,000 donation.
Family dealing with H1N1, but they're 'not alone' with community's support
CRESTVIEW — Julie Kurkowski encourages North Okaloosa residents to get annual flu shots.
Bald eagle 'a major attraction' in Baker
BAKER — A national icon has graced this rural north county community.
Crestview woman's Christmas cactus covered in 200-plus blooms
CRESTVIEW — Mama's in bloom just in time for Christmas, and that warms Betty Woodward's heart.
Hoboes fall to Bobcats (photo gallery)
LAUREL HILL — It was just another night in a classic rivalry as Laurel Hill hosted Paxton in a District 1-1A boys basketball showdown. Down 8-0 with two minutes gone in the first quarter the Bobcats …
Seniors enjoy holiday entertainment, food at Baker School (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Several senior citizens who attended Thursday's Baker School Senior Citizens Banquet said they appreciated the gesture.