CRESTVIEW — For some residents, Christmas decorating means untangling lights, hoping that one pesky strand will illuminate another year, and getting the display up so they can move on to the next hol…
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Emergency financial assistance available for wounded warriors
JACKSONVILLE — Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Homefront will extend emergency financial assistance to military service members and veterans active on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
Crestview, Holt residents earn HERO awards at county meeting
CRESTVIEW — Public Works employees Floyd Spence and Randy Broxson, received HERO awards at the Dec. 4 Okaloosa County Commission meeting for their assistance following a May 11 two-car accident.
BIRTHDAY: Owens celebrates 90 years Dec. 15
FLORALA, ALA. — The family of Walter Kimble Owens, who has several Crestview relatives, invites everyone to his 90th birthday celebration, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 15 at First Baptist Church fellowship hall in …
Piggy Bank Pageant and Pigs on Parade contests open
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa Saves is accepting entries for 2013 Pigs on Parade and Piggy Bank Pageant contests. Winners will be announced at the Feb. 2 Eco-Nomic Expo in Fort Walton Beach.
Residents discuss city dissolution; council member criticizes mayor
LAUREL HILL — Many residents who crowded First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill’s fellowship hall Tuesday night said this north county community should dissolve its city status.
WEDDING: Thomas and Thomas ceremony planned Dec. 22
MILLIGAN — Annie L. Thomas and Deacon Lee Roy Thomas, both of Crestview, will wed at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, 2012, at Beulah No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.
CHECK IT OUT: Food for Fines accepted through Dec. 31
We realize that “life happens,” as the saying goes, and sometimes you may have overdue library books.
Okaloosa to help celebrate 500 years of Florida
VALPARAISO — Okaloosa County is looking for residents who want to help celebrate Florida’s 500th anniversary.
10 tips for holiday gifts to seniors
FORT WALTON BEACH — Looking to give your senior loved one something special this holiday season?