Oct 19, 2012
Thrash celebrates 90th birthday
This past week, Nell Thrash celebrated her 90th birthday. Thrash was born in Allentown on Oct. 15, 1922. She spent her childhood years growing up in numerous places throughout Santa Rosa County. Rass…
Oct 19, 2012
Pace student elected to SWAT youth advisory board
Magi Linscott, a Junior at Pace High School, was elected by her peers to serve as a Region 1 representative on the Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Youth Advocacy Board at the regional SWAT me…
Oct 19, 2012
Tricks and treats
Halloween is upon us and people are looking for pumpkins to carve, decorate and get into the mood of the holiday approaching on Oct. 31. The holiday itself is rather interesting when you think of its…
Oct 19, 2012
Two-County Economic Development strategy public forums scheduled
Let your voice be heard. The Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office, Greater Pensacola Chamber and economic development consulting firm Chabin Concepts will present a series of public forums o…
Oct 19, 2012
Election time approaches
Outgoing Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Ann Bodenstein is expecting an interesting Nov. 6 General Election. With a longer than normal ballot, constitutional amendments, and the presidentia…
Oct 16, 2012
Alzheimer's Family Services to offer volunteer training
Alzheimer’s Family Services is seeking individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of caregivers and in supporting the organization. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Assistance, Reach-ou…
Oct 16, 2012
NAS Whiting Field celebrates Navy's birthday
Naval Air Station Whiting Field Executive Officer Cmdr. Jonathan Lewis reads a proclamation for the 237th Navy birthday while surrounded by the base's Sailors of the Year. The air station held a bell…
Oct 16, 2012
25,000 smiles
She’s not sure how it happened, but Kate Lewis said this year the St. Rose of Lima Fall Festival saw less attendance, but more smiles. Lewis, who helps organize the fall festival said that visitors w…
Oct 16, 2012
Thinkin' Pink in Milton
Green-up Santa Rosa and others gathered in Milton for the Thinkin' Pink Festival in Milton to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. The second annual event featured a bra decorating contest. …
Oct 16, 2012
Fighting hunger
Walmart in Pea Ridge is participating with the fighting hunger together for the homeless campaign through the EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless. Locally the campaigned kicked off with EscaRosa Coali…