BAKER — Nathan Chessher and Julia Cadenhead want Okaloosa County residents to know that Creek Indians’ presence here preceded widely circulated dates.
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SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Belated wishes for dads
Father’s Day slipped up on me this year. No, I didn’t forget to call my dad and share a few minutes on the phone with him. And I’ll see him sometime in the next few weeks when I head to DeLand for va…
Camp seeks to keep baseball fun (photo gallery)
A rainy Monday didn’t dampen participants’ enthusiasm during last week’s Crestview Bulldog Baseball Camp. But then again, it was only one day of rain.
The camp was forced inside to the Crestview Hig…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let’s spend money in Crestview, not elsewhere
I am the wife of a 7th Special Forces Group soldier. We have lived here in Crestview for two years and have decided to retire here.
Matthew Gillis shuts down Vikings
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School baseball coach Tim Gillis had something extra to be happy about Thursday night. Not only did Crestview Red beat Fort Walton Beach High School 1-0 in the Justin Richa…
Florida seeks citizens inspector general applicants
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott has tasked Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel with conducting a nationwide search for the new citizens inspector general. The appointee will oversee Citizens Propert…
Jahn named to UM president's list
MONTEVALLO, Ala. — Marissa K. Jahn of Crestview is among the University of Montevallo’s 422 students named to the president’s list for the spring semester.
Summer Feeding Program serving north Okaloosa children
CRESTVIEW — Schools are out for the summer, but many lunchrooms are open for Okaloosa County Schools’ Summer Feeding Program. The federally funded program bridges the gap between the school year and …
K9 Forg certified in patrol work and narcotics detection
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit’s newest member, K9 “Forg,” has earned certification in patrol work and narcotics detection. He’s continuing his training.
SAT, ACT prep program donations available for Florida students
CRESTVIEW — The Florida High School Athletic Association’s acceptance into the National SAT/ACT Donation Project will benefit Florida students through its association with the National Federation of …