Where were you when you heard the news about the first plane hitting the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001? Most adults over the age of 30 vividly remember where they were and what they were doing…
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Necessary life skills for young people
Today's young people know so much more about computers and computer games than the average adult, but seem to be lacking in some basic life skills. It may be time to teach some life skills at home as…
Hospitality is part of our growing city
According to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, the word hospitable is defined as "given to generous and cordial reception of guests … offering a pleasant or sustaining environment." Being hospitab…
Employers, be wary of latest payroll scam
One of the newest cyber crimes is being perpetuated against both employees and their employers, not just here in Crestview, but all over the country. I recently learned of this scam when one of my fr…
Robo calls, spoofing must be stopped
In our home, we are overwhelmed with robo and unwanted advertisement calls on our landline.
My husband gets many unsolicited calls on his cellphone. Several times a day we are interrupted and need …
Get ready for upcoming school season
Aug. 12 is the first day of school and it is right around the corner. Have you begun to prepare for the start of school? In addition to needing school clothes and shoes, supplies are needed.
I went…
Remain prepared for hurricane season
It is easy to get complacent, but we must remain vigilant as we are in hurricane season. Last year, Northwest Florida experienced a devastating hurricane, Hurricane Michael. It hit to the east of us …
I want the freedom to choose my course in life
This July 4 is the 243rd birthday of the United States of America. What does Independence Day mean to you and your family? How do you plan to celebrate our nation's independence from England?
Here …
Border children are nonpartisan
Border children are non-partisan
A hearing was held in Congress on June 26 regarding immigrant children and funding for the crisis at the border. Congress was questioning department heads or their…
GUEST COLUMN: Reworking the language of women
I was talking to a friend I've known for more than two decades when, twice, she prefaced her opinion with, "I feel." The third time she shared an opinion, she began with, "I think."
"Why do you do …