“Pippins, you’re going where I tell you to go.”
OKEECHOBEE — Born and raised in Dalton, Ga., Veteran Jim Pippin had never really been much farther than 50 miles from home before going into the service. When he was 18 years old, he saw a recruiter who talked to him about joining the military. [...]
‘Improved’ pasture does not mean fertilized
There’s a lot of confusion in the media about Florida’s cattle ranches, according to Matt [...]
Chobee Volleyball Academy to have first mini-season
OKEECHOBEE — Chobee Volleyball Academy (CVA) is scheduled to host their first-ever [...]
Inspiring Okeechobee: All her students are Sherlock kids
OKEECHOBEE — Jean Sherlock has been a member of the Okeechobee school system for over 25 years. [...]
Operation SOS awarded grant for spaying and neutering
OKEECHOBEE — Operation SOS, a nonprofit that offers low-cost spay and neutering, has been [...]
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Tire and auto care business adds blueberries
OKEECHOBEE — Think of the decor in the waiting room when you last had your vehicle serviced. You probably didn’t see anything that would delight, [...] - More »
- SCORE business seminar planned
- Belle Glade offering help for home buyers
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Road Watch for Hendry County
Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. [...] - More »
- Road Watch for Glades County
- Fort Denaud Road closures scheduled Sept. 19 through Sept. 24
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Crime Stoppers is searching for Gregorio Zamora
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Gregorio Zamora, 36, black, male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 160 [...] - More »
- Teacher reportedly battered at TrueCore
- Man charged with animal cruelty
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Seeking seniors, people with disabilities with talent
SEBRING — Love will fill the air as seniors and people with disabilities showcase their talent on stage during the fifth annual Special STARS Got [...] - More »
- Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center plans new season
- ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ auditions planned
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Hendry County revises meeting schedule
LABELLE — Hendry County previously made several changes to the meeting schedule from Sept. 3 through Oct. 8. These changes included budget [...] - More »
- Airglades Airport update meeting set Sept. 16
- Dorian preparations went smoothly in Hendry County
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West Palm Beach VA to resume normal operations Sept. 4
WEST PALM BEACH – The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and outlying clinics will resume normal operations on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The [...] - More »
- Raulerson Hospital to lock down at 7 p.m.
- Hendry Regional Medical Center Emergency Room to remain open during storm
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Caloosahatchee Watershed seeking public’s help
FORT MYERS – On Aug. 5, Calusa Water Keeper, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the protection of the Caloosahatchee River & [...] - More »
- Bedz for Kidz helps Southwest Florida children feel at home
- Big Cypress plan raises sportsmen’s ire
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Herbert Hoover Dike getting better every day’
OKEECHOBEE — The 2019 wet season has brought “average” rainfall according to information shared at Sept. 13 meeting of the County Coalition for [...] - More »
- EAA reservoir still 9 years away
- Dr. Paul Gray wants more wildlife habitat
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Okeechobee Music Festival set for March 5-8, 2020
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is back! At their July 25 meeting, the Okeechobee County Commission approved Soundslinger’s [...] - More »
- OMF Participation Row featured local nonprofits
- Warrior Center recycles camping gear left by festival fans
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On guns, where do we go from here?
Like you, I watched in shock as news unfolded of the mass shooting in El Paso — the 250th so far this year. Like you, I reacted in disgust as we [...] - More »
- Letter to the Editor - Old fire truck
- Climate-smart farming should be encouraged
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School food workers find a winning recipe
OKEECHOBEE — The food service staff of the Okeechobee County School District were front and center at the Sept. 10 Okeechobee County School Board [...] - More »
- VPK students studying colors of the rainbow
- WES students test a hypothesis
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Athlete of the Week: Veyon Washington
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee High School senior Veyon Washington is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Brahmans game [...] - More »
- Big O Open announces winners of September tournament
- Football Around the Lake
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“Pippins, you’re going where I tell you to go.”
OKEECHOBEE — Born and raised in Dalton, Ga., Veteran Jim Pippin had never really been much farther than 50 miles from home before going into the [...] - More »
- Veteran Keebler earned his ‘dolphin,’ no regrets
- Being in the Navy was a necessary thing in ’42
