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Country-themed fundraiser raises $10,000 for YMCA (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview YMCA now has $10,000 that can pay for facility improvements, following the weekend “Be a Cowboy/Cowgirl for a Day” fundraiser at Old Warrior Ranch.
LOOKING BACK: Formative years of the Crestview High School band
CRESTVIEW — In 1938, several key residents of the sleepy little town of Crestview decided that it was “time for some culture,” so they set about getting a band. They enticed Romulus Hunter Thompson, …
CHS alumni band forms; first performance is Oct. 18
CRESTVIEW — Former Crestview High School band and staff members are sought to join the new Big Red Machine Alumni and Friends Association. The non-profit group, organized by former Crestview High ban…
Free food, fun available Oct. 1 at National Night Out Against Crime
CRESTVIEW — The National Association of Town Watch and the Crestview Police Department invite area residents to the 30th Annual National Night Out, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Crestview Community Center o…
Youths raise more than $10K for Crestview Pregnancy Center
CRESTVIEW — During the past year, the Joy Fellowship Youth Group adopted the Crestview Pregnancy Center for its outreach mission project.
Church sees increasing Hispanic population among the faithful
CRESTVIEW — Pastor David Rivera and his wife Lucy say they’ve seen increasing Hispanic attendance among Lifepoint Church’s membership.
Girls in Action celebrates 100th birthday Oct. 5
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Baptist Convention is honoring Girls in Action’s 100th birthday on Oct. 5 by hosting eight parties around the state. The celebration is for all past, current and prospective G…
Vikings roll past Bulldogs
RESTVIEW — Fort Walton Beach receiver Marquese Davenport lived up to his Dandy Dozen billing Friday night scoring three touchdowns to lead the Vikings to a 35-18 win over Crestview. Davenport had 138…
Gators down Knights to remain unbeaten
DESTIN — Rocky Bayou Christian’s defense did everything right in the first half. Pitted against a Baker offense averaging 44 points a game and yet to be held to less than 35 points in any contest, th…