Jul 21, 2017
Milton couple work to stop Indian Bayou pollution
MILTON — Residents Diane and Gary Nelms are working to stop red clay from polluting the waterway behind their Indian Bayou home, where they have lived for 10 years.
“It’s disgusting,” Gary said. “I…
Jul 21, 2017
Sunrise Kiwanis donates cribs to foster care organization
JAY — The Sunrise Kiwanis Club donated two cribs to the foster care organization My Father’s Arrows, according to club member Penny Wilson.
The total cost of the cribs was $230, Wilson said. Member…
Jul 21, 2017
Bagdad Elementary earns Family and Community Involvement Award
Ten Florida schools were recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Parent Teacher Association with the Family and Community Involvement Award.
Santa Rosa’s winner was Bagdad…
Jul 20, 2017
Remembering the 90 percent tax rate
Dear editor,
Which tax rate collects more income taxes for the federal government, a 0 percent or a 100 percent tax rate? Neither percentage collects any taxes, unless you are willing to work for n…
Jul 20, 2017
No lawyer made this health care decision
Dear editor,
Again, another twisted and tortured letter misrepresenting the facts. [“Thoughts on Charlie Gard and government-run health care,” published in the July 19-21, 2017, Press Gazette]
T…
Jul 20, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. DAIRY FARMING: Kindergartners through fifth-graders may attend this informative program about dairy farming; they can learn about life on a dairy farm and listen to a story about Ferdinand the Bull. Here’s the schedule: 1 p.m. July 25 at the Jay Library 3 p.m. […]
Jul 20, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. SANTA ROSA WOMEN’S DEMOCRATIC CLUB: 6:30 p.m. July 24 at Henderson Hall, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 7810 Navarre Parkway. Guest speaker: Refuge for Women Emerald Coast City Director Michelle Jones. Topic: providing aftercare and counseling for sexually exploited women. Details: Contact Margie Purkerson […]
Jul 20, 2017
Stonebrook's latest golf results
Belanger, Clemons lead in ladies' day PACE — Stonebrook Golf Club’s July 18 ladies’ day results are as follows: Game: Eclectic Gross 1. Audrey Belanger 2. Gayle Clifton 3. Melanie Duvall Net 1. Shatzi Clemons 2. Wanda Couchman 3. Dot Collins Chip-ins Shatzi Clemons — #5 Sharon Reiser — #3 Birdies Dot Collins — #12 Janet Miller — #17 Gayle Clifton — #16 […]
Jul 20, 2017
Vendors, artists and crafters sought for fair
MILTON — St. Mary’s Episcopal Church seeks artists and crafters for its annual Winter Arts and Crafts Fair.
This event is set noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the histo…