That wacko at the Crestview Christmas parade needs to be barred from next year’s parade.
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Spence and Broxson presented with 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.
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.
EDITOR'S DESK: Hate speech, confusion factors in parade fallout
Vigilante justice and widespread confusion comprised public debate following the Main Street Crestview Association’s unusually negative Christmas parade. A preacher who denied Santa Claus’ existence …
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.
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.
Taxpayers save millions with early payment discounts
FORT WALTON BEACH — Tax collections for November, when taxpayers receive the largest early-payment discount of 4 percent, resulted in millions of savings, the Okaloosa County Tax Office reported.
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 …
Attorney General bans additional synthetic drugs
SHALIMAR — A slew of new synthetic drugs has been deemed illegal in the state of Florida, according to an emergency order the Attorney General issued Tuesday.
CAMPUS KUDOS: Northwood Elementary Honor Roll
First grade
All A’s
Harley Ables, Kayla Blain, Dayton Deatherage, Jadyn Dreading, Lillie Gainey, Gabrielle Harrington, Aidan Harseim, Abygale Hoist, Benjamin Humphrey, Maggie Langston, Zacharie Lit…