LAUREL HILL — Scott Varnum, the Laurel Hill School girls basketball coach is confident his Hobo team played better than the final score indicated in Thursday night’s game against District 1-1A power …
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Northwest Florida State College now offering machining program
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College’s new CNC Machinist certification program can prepare students for a career in the high-wage, high-demand world of engineering technology, staffers said.
Gators can't hold off Knights
BAKER — Baker School's boys basketball team, up by 13 points with less than a minute left in the third quarter, couldn't hold off a hard-charging Rocky Bayou Christian squad Tuesday night. The Knight…
Who do you call when animal carcasses are dumped in waterways?
CRESTVIEW — Oct. 26 through Feb. 23 spans archery, crossbow, muzzle loader and gun season for Northwest Florida hunters. But what should residents do when they spot animal carcasses dumped into area …
Old Bethel Cemetery recognized with historical marker
CRESTVIEW — A small gathering Wednesday evening recognized the significance of one of north Okaloosa County's most historic cemeteries. The Crestview Historic Preservation Board selected Old Bethel C…
Corvias offering scholarships for active-duty military dependents
Applications for the 2014 Our Future Scholarships and Our Family Educational Grants are now available, Corvias Foundation has announced.
Feb. 13 is the application deadline for one of 10 Our Futur…
Crestview man's start-up business now worth millions
CRESTVIEW — Pat Palmer believes anyone with passion can follow his or her dreams toward a successful career.
Baker soccer player knocked unconscious by ball
BAKER — A Baker High School sophomore was injured during Tuesday night's soccer match against Bozeman. According to another player, Connor Bartlett was struck in the face by a soccer ball.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Animal abusers use aggression to feel superior
This recent spate of violence against geese is no different than gay-bashing, lynch mobs and gang rape: A segment of humans makes themselves feel superior by bullying, abusing and beating others. The…
EDITOR’S DESK: Community garden interest growing in Crestview
The community garden trend is coming to Crestview.