The Republican Women of Okaloosa Federated will meet Nov. 5 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Okaloosa Island. Socializing is at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon.
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SPECIAL OCCASION: Cooper and Lee to wed
BAKER — Ruth Ann and Robert William Cooper of Baker announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassandra Marie Cooper, to Benjamin Nicholas Lee, also of Baker. Lee's parents are Sherrie Stanley of Cr…
Hobo Festival: Event organizers consider comeback a success
LAUREL HILL — In a recap meeting last week, the Laurel Hill Hobo Festival committee discussed the Oct. 4 festival and set a date for next year’s community event on Oct. 3 at Gene Clary Park.
Dear Lilly, Dear Jordyn: Pen pals hold Crestview rendezvous (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
HOLT — For more than two years, Baker School sixth-grader Jordyn Barnes has corresponded — the good old-fashioned way, through the mail — with Lilly Fischer, a German girl. Finally the girls met in p…
Former administrator, students attend annual Baker School homecoming parade (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Attending the annual Baker School homecoming parade is a tradition for many residents and their families.
Community says farewell to George Whitehurst, 'a good man' (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Residents joined local, county and state officials in an affectionate farewell to Navy veteran and former Mayor George Whitehurst Wednesday afternoon.
Flags at half-staff for former Mayor George Whitehurst
CRESTVIEW — Mayor David Cadle said Gov. Rick Scott granted the city’s request to lower flags to half-staff today in memory of former mayor and community leader George Whitehurst.
“Karate Kid” star speaks to local students about bullying
CRESTVIEW — Martin Kove, known for his role in the original “The Karate Kid” films, recently stopped by both Davidson and Shoal River middle schools to spread his anti-bullying message.
George Whitehurst, longest-serving Crestview mayor, dies
CRESTVIEW — Former Mayor George Whitehurst died Sunday following a lengthy illness. Whitehurst served as mayor for 24 years, from 1961-62, 1967-76, and 1995-07. He was 88.
Crestview Public Library Staff Pick: “Bunny Money” by Rosemary Wells
Most young children love Max and Ruby, and this one is a fun one I’ve shared in Story Time.