Congress has dedicated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. Clearly, the government feels the need to urge people to do a better job of preparing for retirement.
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Understanding limited poultry and egg farm operations
Before 2014, farmers who wanted to sell eggs and poultry to the public were required to meet certain standards for facilities and pay much higher fees. In 2014, the rules changed for small farmers se…
Noirmoutrins are here in Crestview
Our French visitors arrived from Noirmoutier, France on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to a reception hosted by the Okaloosa County Airports. Amid French flag waving, host fam…
'It was an honor to be there for them'
CRESTVIEW — Dozer the Therapy Dog's life will be a little less active now.
Oct. 13 marked Dozer's last session as a greeter at the Walgreens in Crestview.
"It started as a one-time event to kick …
Rocky Bayou expands to Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A faith-based school with Destin and Niceville campuses is coming to Crestview. Rocky Bayou Christian School is expanding to facilities at Central Baptist Church, located at 951 Ferdon Bl…
Speak kindly to others
Years ago, I read a poster in a colleague’s office that read, “Lord, make my words sweet today, for tomorrow I may have to eat them.”
The words we use convey messages. That’s a given. However, what…
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — Here are the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County’s water quality test results for local parks.
No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the…
Going wherever they're needed
MILTON — For some 37 years, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Milton went from knitting children’s booties to aiding hurricane relief efforts, according to Director Brenda Roland.
Roland said…
Milton FD celebrates Fire Prevention Week
MILTON — The Milton Fire Department had its sixth annual open house on Saturday to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 2-8.
In addition to opening the fire house up to the public, several…
Harvey hits a hole in one
MILTON — James Harvey is the latest player to achieve a hole in one at Tanglewood Golf and Country Club.
A hole in one occurs when a golfer hits the ball from the tee directly into the cup.
The 7…