CRESTVIEW — A plaque in honor of late Air Force Gen. William Kirk was unveiled Tuesday morning at Crestview Technology Air Park.
“I knew him through the Military Affairs Committee many, many years…
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Okaloosa athletes to compete in Special Olympics USA Games
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa athletes will compete in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington, according to Special Olympics Florida – Okaloosa County.
When over 4,000 Specia…
Crestview American Legion hosts family fish fry
CRESTVIEW — American Legion Post 75 family fish fry is scheduled.
The event includes food from 6-8 p.m. July 21 and music by the band The Twins afterward through midnight in the post lounge, 898 J…
'If someone knows how to use it, that makes it safer'
CRESTVIEW — All gun owners are safe with their weapon of choice as long as they receive proper training, according to Ward Lewis, co-owner of Precision Tactical Arms in Crestview.
“I don’t think …
Ways to beat the heat in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Southern Floridians may playfully refer to the Hub City as “Florida’s icebox," but when temperatures reach the triple digits, it’s important for everyone — from student athletes to the el…
'If he lived, he'd be 100 years old today'
CRESTVIEW — On Sept. 11, 1988, George Henry Jones, a 71-year-old Crestview resident, was found bludgeoned to death with a hammer in the living room of his 782 E. Walnut St. home. He was also stabbed …
HEATHER NITZEL: Thank yous are in order
As summer classes and events are winding to a close, we are so thankful for the many people who helped us [at the Crestview Public Library] build a better world.
In Mo Willems' "The Thank You Book,…
Steele family reunion set
CRESTVIEW — The John Irving Steele family will have a reunion.
The event is 10 a.m. Aug. 6, with lunch at 1 p.m. at the Blackman Community Center, State Highway 198 N., Blackman.
Call Roddy Steel…
Three games left in roller derby season
CRESTVIEW — The Beach Brawl Sk8ter Doll Panhandle roller derby team, part of Panhandle United Roller Derby Inc. has members from Crestview, Milton and Holt, as well as Tennessee and Alabama.
The Be…
Kids Fun Day in Baker offers water slides, prizes
BAKER — A Kids Fun Day will offer free entertainment for area residents.
Lighthouse Church and Golan Assembly of God's Kids Fun Day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29 at Blackman Community Center, 7590 U…