Bart Simpson, in one episode of "The Simpsons," misses the meaning of Christmas when he says, “We need to get back to the true meaning of Christmas — the birth of Santa Claus.”
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BONI: Finding the holiday in your heart
Some years, I can't get into the Christmas spirit.
Perhaps it's hearing the same songs for as long as I can remember — over and over and over again. "There's no place like home for the holidays." "…
Crestview cold weather shelters open tonight
CRESTVIEW — Crestview cold weather shelters will be open tonight through Saturday, Dec. 19.
The Okaloosa County Cold Weather Shelter Program provides protection when temperatures drop below 40 deg…
Laurel Hill celebrates Christmas with parade, Living Nativity (VIDEO)
LAUREL HILL — With a howl of fire engine sirens and calls of “Merry Christmas” from riders and observers, the Laurel Hill Christmas Parade wended its way through town Saturday, leaving candies galore…
Crestview Relay for Life team plans Boston butt fundraiser
CRESTVIEW — Relay For Life of Crestview's Duke it Out team will sell cooked Boston butts for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
The butts cost $30; 40 orders per pick-up date are available. Deliveries a…
5 of North Okaloosa County residents' favorite Christmas songs
LAUREL HILL — What’s your favorite Christmas song? Which Christmas song could you live happily without ever hearing again?
The News Bulletin asked residents to share their most and least favorite h…
SHANKLIN: Retirement, succession plans are 'must haves' for business owners
If you own a business, you may well follow a "do it now" philosophy — which is, of course, necessary to keep things running smoothly.
Still, you also need to think about tomorrow— which means you'l…
6 Christmas concerts scheduled in North Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — Throughout North Okaloosa County, choirs, choruses and bands are rehearsing for Christmas performances.
These Christmas concerts are scheduled for the Crestview area. All are free, unle…
DREADEN: Check out a Crestview library book you can color in
The adult coloring book craze that started at the beginning of 2015 shows no sign of slowing down. Titles such as “Lost Ocean,” “Secret Garden” and “Enchanted Forest” are selling well.
Coloring ca…
Crestview soup kitchen closed for maintenance, upgrades
CRESTVIEW — Central Baptist Church's soup kitchen will temporarily be closed after December for maintenance.
The church will provide meals at 11 a.m. Mondays through Dec. 28 at the Recreation Outre…