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CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Public Library’s next monthly open-mic night for poets and musicians to read, perform, improvise and play together is Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
This month's poetry topi…

As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to review your progress toward your financial goals. But on what areas should you focus your attention?
Of course, you may immediately think about whe…

UPCOMING
DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB : 10:30 a.m. first Mondays through May 7, 2018. Call President Ruth Herington, 683-0839, for non-listed locations at members' homes.
•Jan. 8, member's home, "Seeds o…

CRESTVIEW — Upcoming North Okaloosa County events and surrounding area activities are as follows.
WASTE PRO HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: Residential waste collection will be on Dec. 28. Waste Pro will be clos…

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Brad and Barry Klinge, of Everyday Paranormal, will headline the 2018 Florida Chautauqua Assembly.
The Klinge Brothers will help kick off the Chautauqua with their presentation t…

[Monday] is the beginning of a new year. And I have an idea for a New Year’s resolution you might want to try. It provides outdoor exercise, gives you a sense of accomplishment, it is fun for the who…

CRESTVIEW — A local business woman's weekend drive-in theater faced a setback before Christmas.
Amanda Willis, owner of the Vintage Attic at 296 Main St. N. in Crestview, was using the store's back…

CRESTVIEW — Harry Potter had the sorting hat. Members of the Crestview Citizens Police Academy Alumni group had Community Services Officers Wanda Hulion and Sam Kimmons to help prepare for the Dec. 2…

CRESTVIEW — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' annual Peanut Butter Challenge has come to an end, with communities donating over 20,000 pounds of the product in Fl…

CRESTVIEW — Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County celebrated the completion of its 59th home with a dedication ceremony Dec. 18 in Crestview.

The four-bedroom, two-bath house belongs to Joshua a…