It's easy to get tired of the same routine. We bring out the same old Christmas tree, same decorations and with almost the same holiday schedule.
For good or bad, though, Christmas is rarely exactl…
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Lessons from a man and a deer
One snowy day during deer-hunting season, Mr. Kulik went out with his rifle, three sandwiches and a Thermos.
He tramped through the woods until he came upon a well-used deer trail. The hunter looke…
Elks set kids free throw contest
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Elks Lodge 2624's annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest is scheduled.
North Okaloosa boys and girls ages 8 to 13 may participate in the contest, which is noon Dec. 17 at th…
Crestview Cops Chorale sets children's benefit
CRESTVIEW — If several police cars swoop into a neighborhood with lights flashing and sirens wailing, it might be cause for consternation. But if it happens Dec. 19, 20, 21 or 22, chances are good it…
Anti-bullying show comes to town
CRESTVIEW — A troupe that tours the country speaking to children about bullying will soon come to Crestview.
The Xtreme Force Live Anti-Bullying Hollywood Stunt Team will perform 6-7:20 p.m. on Mon…
Laurel Hill School takes the mannequin challenge
LAUREL HILL — Now online, you can find Laurel Hill School’s contribution to a national phenomenon: the mannequin challenge.
The Internet video trend involves a camera moving through a crowd of peo…
What the scoreboard didn’t show
ORLANDO — After 13 straight wins the Baker Gators and their faithful fans were used to winning and, more important, overcoming adversity.
Their path to get to the FHSAA state championship game on …
Crestview councilman to host town hall meeting on homelessness
CRESTVIEW — How can Crestview residents help the homeless? That’s what one city council member is asking during a town hall meeting tonight.
Councilman J.B. Whitten will host the meeting, “Homeles…
Laurel Hill Christmas Parade scheduled
LAUREL HILL — Laurel Hill’s Christmas Parade is scheduled for this weekend.
The event is 3 p.m. Dec. 10 starting at Industrial Park on New Ebenezer Road.
The route continues across U.S. Highway 8…
Free clinic to serve uninsured, 'underserved'
CRESTVIEW — Dr. J.D. Bailey and his wife, Penny, moved to Crestview about a year ago hoping to open a medical clinic here.
Both are retired from the Air Force after serving 30 and 24 years, respect…