An ancient Babylonian Jewish leader, Hiller the Elder said, "If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, then what am I? And if not now, when?" I have always declare…
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Cat Rescue event
J and H Quality Cat Rescue Adoption event happens Saturday, August 16 at Dandy’s Market, Highway 90 in Pace. Cats 1 to 2 years old and kittens from 10 to 16 weeks old are available. Adoption fee cove…
SRSO: Navarre man arrested for battery, evidence tampering
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office (SRSO) reports responding to an incident of a family disturbance Monday in Navarre. Eric Daniel Spradlin, 37, was in the midst of an argument on the back porch of the resi…
Now America must contend with Ebola
Dear Editor,
Bringing Ebola virus patients from Africa to the USA is not a good idea. We need to lock the doors on anyone who has Ebola virus, no exceptions. Do not endanger our country becau…
Western Anti-Semitism
Navi Pillay, U.N. high commissioner for human rights, has accused both Israel and Hamas militants of committing war crimes in the Gaza conflict. Her harshest criticism, as well as that of most nation…
Help in progress for Hawkins Park
Hawkins Park, about a mile down the road from Carpenter’s Park, is gaining some attention, according to Ann Smith, director of the Arc of Santa Rosa. The Hawkins family deeded the park to the county …
Southeastern Dog Hunters Association
SEDHA is hosting its annual membership meeting and cookout Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m. at Carpenter’s Park main pavilion. Mullet and hot dog plates will be served. Business meeting will begin at 1…
Milton men charged in ’98 cold case
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is charging two suspects, Michael McCombs and Steven Kimmons, both of Milton, in the 1998 homicide of Jewel Summerlin Melvin. Charges include first degree murder …
Odd relations across the fence
After months of wishing to be able to cross a fence and see what it’s like on the other side, Louie Houdini has found an odd friend in our dog. Louie’s an expert escape goat. Whenever we think we’ve …
Youth bowlers win at local tournament
Oops Alley youth bowlers Katelyn Sciple, Ashley Parrish, Andrew Parrish, and Justin Gilmore dominated at the Crenshaw Sport Bowing Classic held on Florida State University campus July 26. Ashley Parr…