DESTIN — Shelter House has $1,500 more to support its domestic and sexual violence center following the Oct. 31 Walk 4 Respect.
The nonprofit organization, which serves Okaloosa and Walton counties…
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Crestview residents thank veterans with downtown parade (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Members of Crestview and Baker's high school Junior ROTC battalions said parading with American veterans is humbling.
And it's a chance to reflect on their future roles in defending the…
Crestview veterans recount finding love during war
CRESTVIEW — William and Kathleen Miller’s World War II romance began in an unlikely manner.
“He backed over her in a Jeep,” their daughter, Betsy Roy, said. “He went the wrong way around a roundabo…
Table for One set at Crestview library to honor military service members
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Public Library is displaying the “Table for One,” in memory of men and women who served in America’s armed forces.
An empty chair is set for the missing service member. …
Baker Heritage Festival recreates local traditions (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
BAKER — Baker Heritage Festival attendees carry memories of history, folkways, traditions, food and music following the Nov. 7 event.
The annual celebration, held at Baker Block Museum, featured an…
LETTER: A Crestview woman's apology for the Confederate flag outcome
Dear Lundy family,
I am so sorry that our City Council cannot make the right decisions on several things.
And just because of one little criminal who had murder in his heart, like so many others …
Historic Crestview memorial rededicated, flag raised on family's property
CRESTVIEW — Flags flew, a cannon thundered and many a man shed a tear Saturday as a group of staunch advocates of Southern heritage met to rededicate a memorial to Crestview’s own Uncle Bill Lundy.
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Native American drum demonstration scheduled at Crestview library
CRESTVIEW — Kirby Locklear, a Lumbee Native American, will demonstrate and teach Native American dance in a free program.
The presentation, for ages 4 and up, starts at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Cre…
Crestview centennial subject of 2016 calendar
BAKER — The North Okaloosa Heritage Association’s 2016 calendar will focus on Crestview’s centennial celebration.
Photos and images — most culled from the Baker Block Museum archives — “remind us o…
Crestview chamber events scheduled
Note: The 5-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Business After Hours event at Hello Beautiful Salon & Spa has been cancelled.
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's November events are as follows:
●R…