County bus service running smoothly
If anyone wants to know how Santa Rosa Transit is doing, do what Shawn Ward does, and drop four quarters on a ride. Ward took over Nancy Model’s position back in June as the county transportation pla…
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…
News Briefs- October 17, 2012
City of Milton meetings Milton's finance committee will meet Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. in the council chambers of Milton City Hall. Milton's administration committee will met Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. in Conference…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
Milton official charged with DUI
Milton Planning and Zoning Director Randy Jorgenson was arrested Monday afternoon, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Jorgenson,54, 6900 block Summit Way, Milton, had called in s…











