Aaron Jacobs
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Crestview moves forward with plans for police shooting range, despite citizen's concern
“I think that the beneficial part to the city outweighs that little benefit to an individual at this time.” → Read More
Ceremony to honor hometown Olympian
CRESTVIEW — Mia Manganello Day is set for later this month.The city will honor Mia Manganello with a ceremony April 24 at 10 am at Warrior’s Hall in Crestview.Manganello, a former Crestview resident, won a bronze medal in the team pursuit speed skating event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyongchang. It was the first speed skating medal in 16 years for the U.S. women’s team.The ceremony will… → Read More
Red-light cameras divide Crestview residents, experts
CRESTVIEW — The approval of a red-light camera program in Crestview has drawn mixed reactions from residents and experts.The City Council approved the program by a 3-2 vote March 12. According to the Crestview Police Department, cameras will be installed at two or three traffic signals and may take months to implement.A red-light camera is an automated system that takes photographs, usually from… → Read More
Investigation into homeless teens comes up empty
CRESTVIEW — An impassioned sermon at a local church may have sparked a fruitless police search for an alleged large group of homeless children living in the woods around Crestview. Crestview Police Department sent out a media release March 22 denying rumors that there was a “colony of five dozen homeless teens living in the woods somewhere in the city.” Brian Hughes, public information officer… → Read More
New food truck offers Thai, Laotian cuisine
CRESTVIEW — Another food truck is set to open in downtown Crestview this week.Lao-Thai Xpress will hold a soft opening 11 a.m. March 22 in the Main Street Eats food court. It will add to the diverse range of options along Main Street, joining Megan’s Sunshine Café and Café Rico in the food court. The owners, Hatsady Siriphokha and Phonpheth Navong had been catering for friends and family and… → Read More
Space-themed playground part of Hub City McDonald's remodel
CRESTVIEW — The latest McDonald's remodel features a new place for kids to play in Crestview.The McDonald's on James Lee Boulevard had its grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony March 15. Some of the new features include automated ordering kiosks, mobile ordering, and an almost entirely new staff. But the centerpiece of the remodel is a new space-themed PlayPlace, complete with interactive… → Read More
Consultant pitches services to Crestview CRA
CRESTVIEW — Downtown may soon have a new marketing agency. Crestview's Community Redevelopment Agency on Monday heard a presentation from Chuck Branch, managing partner of NextSite, a retail consulting firm in Birmingham, Alabama, that provides research and market analysis for retail development. Branch's presentation focused on how the company would attract chain retailers to Crestview, both… → Read More
Red light cameras coming to Crestview
CRESTVIEW — If you run a red light in Crestview, you may get a ticket in the mail.The City Council voted Monday to allow the city to install red light cameras at some intersections. The measure passed on the second reading by a 3-2 vote, with Councilman Joe Blocker and Council President J.B. Whitten voting against the ordinance.Police Chief Tony Taylor calls the program an “all-around approach”… → Read More