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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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10 tips for holiday gifts to seniors
FORT WALTON BEACH — Looking to give your senior loved one something special this holiday season? READ MORE
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Health department urges seasonal flu precautions
CRESTVIEW — Following an uptick in flu activity, the Okaloosa County Health Department urges residents and visitors to help limit risk of exposure to seasonal flu and get vaccinated. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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 Littreal, Lazarius Parks, Kalina Powell, Toby Tesch, Jada Thomas and Landon White. READ MORE
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Riverside collects 165 pajama sets
CRESTVIEW — Last month, Riverside Elementary’s faculty, families and students collected 165 pajama sets for local needy children. The effort was part of the Parents and Teachers Working Together organization’s 3rd Annual Pajama Drive. READ MORE
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Registration for personal enrichment classes begins
NICEVILLE—The schedule of Spring 2013 PRIME Time personal enrichment classes offered by Northwest Florida State College is available on the college website at www.nwfsc.edu/schedule. Additionally, it’s available at community locations like libraries and chambers of commerce, or by calling the NWFSC Continuing Education Department at 729-6084. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
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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. READ MORE
