News Briefs- September 29, 2012

City of Milton meetings Milton's city council will meet in executive session on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. at Milton City Hall. Milton's city council will meet in special session at 4 p.m. Oct. 9 for the purpo…

Ryder Cup underway at Medinah

MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) – Any notion the Ryder Cup is some friendly contest, a better version of a country club scramble, ended when Jose Maria Olazabal announced his first two pairings.
Rory McIlroy, …

Upcoming book sales in Santa Rosa County

Mark your calendar for upcoming opportunities to shop for bargain books of all types and subjects, for all ages. Santa Rosa County Library Friends groups regularly hold book sales to raise funds for …

Kick it into high gear

Tyler Colville has found the missing piece to his puzzle by studying jujutsu. Colville, who appears smaller than most seven year olds, is living life and enjoying himself since he has found what he e…

Avalon Boulevard – September 29, 2012

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing a weekly update on the Avalon Boulevard multilane projects in Milton. U.S. 90 to Commerce Road This week the contractor has been construct…

Sports Briefs- September 29, 2012

19th Annual Chamber Golf Classic The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce will host its 19th Annual Tournament on Oct. 5, at Stonebrook Golf Club. Sponsorship opportunities remain available at this …

SRMC Births- September 12-24, 2012

Elizabeth and Kenneth Barnes, a daughter, Skye Miranda Barnes, born Sept. 12. Jennifer Davis and Michael Lombardi, a daughter, Briella Destiny Lombardi, born Sept. 13. Tasha and John Driscoll, a daug…

Tree farm not just for Christmas

When Joyce (Penton) Schnoor picked up a Press Gazette over 30 years ago, she read an article that changed the rest of her life. The article was about how there was no business for Christmas trees or …

Country music fest returns

Country music roots run deep in Santa Rosa County. Year after year the Farmer’s Opry House in Chumuckla has entertained guests near and far, and next week will be no different for the venue. The Opry…