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EXTENSION CONNECTIONS: Growing sweet bulb onions

Gerald Edmondson | Special to the News Bulletin

Now is the time to prepare for next springs sweet onion harvest.  There are numerous varieties of onions that will produce large bulbs in north Florida. They are usually broken into two groups, the granex (hybrids) and grano (open-pollinated)... Full story

Three-point shot has changed basketball

Randy Dickson | randyd@crestviewbulletin.com

Last Wednesday as I watched the Graves County (Kent.) girls basketball team connect on 11 shots from beyond the 3-point line against Crestview. The Bulldogs lost the game 44-31 and I couldn’t help but think how the 3-point shot has changed... Full story

RANDY DICKSON: A wonderful nine-year ride, and counting

Randy Dickson | randyd@crestviewbulletin.com

  As I look at the calendar I find myself in deep reflection as I think about the year that will end a few hours after this issue of the News Bulletin hits the street. Like many of you, I take time at the end of the year to recall the events... Full story

RANDY DICKSON: Gifts from my heart

Randy Dickson | randyd@crestviewbulletin.com

I love this time of year when wishes of, “Peace on earth, good will to men,” fill the hearts of many people. In a couple of days we celebrate Christmas, and every family, depending on their beliefs, celebrate the holiday in a little... Full story

SHAQUAVIA HARDY: Teen to teen

Shaquavia Hardy | Crestview News Bulletin

For many teenagers in the town of Crestview, the age of 16 involves a certain rite of passage. When teenagers turn 16, they head to the nearest Department of Motor Vehicles and test for their license. What some do not realize when they get behind... Full story

For the love of the sport

Randy Dickson | Crestview News Bulletin Sports Editor

I’ll admit the extent of my wrestling career was physical education class in middle school and high school. Maybe the biggest reason for that is because Gulf Breeze didn’t have a wrestling program when I was growing up in the 1970s.... Full story

Check It Out; Need a job?

Sandra Dreaden | Reference Librarian, Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library

  Need a job?  The U. S. Census Bureau is looking to hire.  Every 10 years a census of our population is conducted. The results help determine how federal funds are spent in our community on things like roads, parks, and other... Full story

If only Christmas could last the year…

Estelle Rogers | Crestview News Bulletin

Merry Christmas and blessings to you as you shop for just the right gift for a loved one. If only the season of kindness, Christmas music and smiles could last year round. Karoline and I were having lunch recently, enjoying the Christmas music as... Full story

A Christmas wish

Brian Hughes | Crestview News Bulletin

I was in a local store about a week before Halloween looking for props for our haunted graveyard. Instead I found Christmas ornaments, Christmas wreaths, Christmas wrap, Christmas lights and, oh yes, some seasonally appropriate stuff crammed almost... Full story

Democracy in action or disaster waiting to happen?

Nathan Boyles | Attorney at Law

When the public goes to the polls next year, we will be voting on a proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment known as the “Hometown Democracy” amendment. This amendment, if passed, would drastically alter Florida’s long-term... Full story

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