CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Public Works Director John Hofstad is the guest on WFTW Talk Radio 1260 at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. He'll talk about the county's new veterans park, Gulf Coast Marine Life Cent…
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CHECK IT OUT: Volunteers assist Crestview Public Library’s efforts
National Friends of the Library week may have been in October, but after reviewing our total fiscal year 2011-12 volunteer hours, special gratitude is in order.
Niceville man recognized during Davidson veterans assembly
CRESTVIEW — A Niceville man received VIP treatment Thursday when he received a top honor from the Hub City.
Veteran presents information on Native Americans in the military
CRESTVIEW — Strength, honor, pride, devotion and wisdom are personal qualities that mark a veteran, Kirby Locklear, in full Native American regalia as guest speaker at the Crestview Public Library, s…
Crestview thanks its veterans at annual parade: VIDEO
CRESTVIEW — From service members’ covers to Shriners’ fezzes, Cub Scout baseball caps to clown hats, the variety of headwear worn by marchers as they paraded up Main Street Saturday morning reflected…
Loomis Bros. Circus comes to Crestview (Photos)
CRESTVIEW — Area residents attended the circus at Old Spanish Trail Park the weekend of Nov. 10. Performances included jugglers and acrobats. Attendees also enjoyed a petting zoo and animal rides. Ph…
CHECK IT OUT: Bundling library books for your convenience
If you’ve been at the library in the last couple of weeks, you have probably seen book bundles on display.
Laurel Hill students come face to face with American heroes
LAUREL HILL — Nearly 120 elementary school kids stood and applauded as 13 American war veterans processed into the Laurel Hill School auditorium for the annual Veterans Day Celebration. Soon the kids…
CHECK IT OUT: OverDrive facilitates electronic reading
E-Books and downloadable audio books are available for your reading and listening pleasure through OverDrive.
Annual Laurel Hill Harvest Supper is Nov. 14
LAUREL HILL — The annual Laurel Hill Harvest Supper is 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 8166 First St. This year’s host church is Ebenezer Baptist Church. Families should br…