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Deadline approaches for Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women applications

The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women is accepting membership applications through Sept. 15.

Ladies Auxiliary plans annual Christmas bazaar

CRESTVIEW — The next Christmas Bazaar hosted by the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 701 E James Lee Blvd., U.S. Highway 90, Crestview.

Emerald Coast Young Marines, Children in Crisis host 5K run

NICEVILLE — The Emerald Coast Young Marines and Children in Crisis are combining efforts in a 5K run fundraiser this month. The “Closing the Gate On Drugs” 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile fun run at 8 a.m. Se…

Traffic shift planned for U.S. 98 near Hurlburt Field

Traffic on U.S. 98 westbound, between the Hurlburt Field runway and Cody Avenue in Okaloosa County, will be shifted toward the median Thursday night, Sept. 4.

Extreme makeover: 'book house' edition

CRESTVIEW — When Crestview Public Library staffers wanted to add to their board book collection — but ran out of room in the little “house" — Friends of the Crestview Library Mickey and Ruby Frabott …

Rogers presents EDATE business incentive to Civitan members

CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County voters approved the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption incentive in the Aug. 26 referendum. Before the county's decision, on Aug. 14, Ashley Rogers, a lawyer wi…

Timber, turpentine, farms and railroads led to communities' establishment (MAP, PHOTOS)

CRESTVIEW — From Crest View to Crestview Junction to Crestview, you can use the town's name to trace the increasing importance of Okaloosa County's seat.

Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Fashion Show is Sept. 13

The Crestview Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a fashion show at 4 p.m. Sept. 13 in Crestview. Proceeds benefit local charities such as Catholic Care Center and the Pregnancy Center in…