FORT WALTON BEACH — The National Association of Social Workers has selected Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel as Florida's Social Worker of the Year.
The award — presented by Jim Aiken, …
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Appeals court rules on former Crestview police major's racketeering conviction
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced Aug. 20 that the first District Court of Appeal affirmed the racketeering conviction of Joseph Floyd, former Crestview Police Department major.
Floyd has 15 day…
'Feiffer's People' audition set at Northwest Florida State College
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College next week will host an open audition for its fall theatrical production, "Feiffer's People."
Sign-in starts at 6 p.m., with auditions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2…
North Okaloosa residents on Troy chancellor's, provost's lists
TROY, Ala. — Tiffany Lee of Crestview has been named to the chancellor's list at Troy University for the summer semester of the 2014-2015 academic year.
The chancellor's list honors full-time under…
3 North Okaloosa residents among Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College students who successfully completed the summer 2015 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are as follows:
Ruth Berry, RN, BSN (Niceville); Nicole Calder…
Here's what the Crestview City Council will meet about Aug. 20
CRESTVIEW — The City Council will meet 3 p.m. Aug. 20 for a budget workshop at city hall, 198 Wilson St., N.
Here is the meeting's agenda.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public O…
Crestview Bulldog volleyball team eyes challenges, strengths
CRESTVIEW — It could be a promising year for Crestview High School's volleyball team.
The Bulldogs narrowly missed the playoffs in 2014, after ending a nine-year playoff drought in 2013, but Coach …
SHANKLIN: What happens to my IRA after I'm gone?
Contributing to an IRA can help you build some of the resources you will need to enjoy a comfortable retirement.
But what happens to your IRA if you don’t use it up in your lifetime?
You can stil…
HELMS: Eliminate apathy; change today's generation
As a child of the 1970s, we are labeled the apathetic generation.
The generation before us was remembered for protests and riots.
Protests against the Vietnam War were large, loud and vocal; ev…
CCB Community Bank hosts After Hours reception in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — CCB Community Bank will host the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's next Business After Hours reception.
The networking event is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the bank, 1290 N…