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Foundation contributes more than money, it delivers on dreams
The Kathryn A. Basile Foster a Dream Foundation contributed $10,000 to... more
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Christina Kaiser
Christmas duo recognized for going the extra mile
Communities Connected for Kids congratulates Linda Beland and Christina Kaiser for winning the most recent Going the Extra Mile... more
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Jerra Wisecup
CCKids staff shine on national stage
Jerra Wisecup and Chyna Degginger, both CCKids staff members, were two of only eight child-welfare professionals recognized nationally,,, more
Okeechobee Friends of the Library present a donation of $500 to the OCSO K-9 program. Pictured are Okeechobee Conty library staff, OCSO Deputies Brian Cross with Magnum and Ashley Waskiewicz with Storm and the Friends of the Library.
Friends of the Library donate to K-9 program
During their meeting on Jan. 12, the Friends of the Library non-profit group presented a check to Deputies Brian Cross and Ashley Waskiewicz... more
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OKEECHOBEE – (Left to right) Lonnie Kirsch, board member; Cassidy Bond, Andrea Medillin and Pam Duenas from Healthy Start and Leah Suarez founder of Our Village gather for sneak peak of new location.
Okeechobee, Our Village has a new home
Although everyone will miss the little “starter home” where Our Village set up housekeeping two years ago, like most starter homes, it has been outgrown more
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OKEECHOBEE — The pile of gifts is growing under the Marilyn MonGlow Christmas tree at the Glow Beauty Bar. The Beauty Bar held a contest to name the tree, and Colleen Thomas from Pat’s Floral Design came up with the winning moniker. Left to right are Rowan Cortes, Phylicia Cortes, Rene Rimes, Bobbi Sue Carter, Cassandra McPeak and Starr Ozolins.
Teacher rallies community to donate games for kindergartners
This is McPeak’s first year as a kindergarten teacher. As a matter of fact, prior to this, she was a deaf interpreter... more
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Local restaurants are ‘Cooking for a Cure’
Once again local restaurants will come together to help finish the fight with cancer... more
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Virtual roundtable to discuss child welfare
Please join faith leaders and child welfare professionals for An Act of Good Faith, for the Okeechobee and Treasure Coast virtual roundtable event on Jan. 21... more
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Community events for the Lake Okeechobee area
Community events in Okeechobee and the communities surrounding Lake Okeechobee including, Clewiston, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Pahokee... more
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Pictures from the polar plunge at Okeechobee KOA [Photo gallery]
After the heater for the adult pool went down at the Okeechobee KOA Resort, KOA managers Tammy and Marc Hollander decided to make the best out of a bad situation.On Jan. 9 the Okeechobee KOA held … more
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OKEECHOBEE — On Dec 3, 2020 Lanterns on the Lawn was created by lighting 400 white lanterns, each with the name of someone under the care of Hospice of Okeechobee in the last two years.
Hospice of Okeechobee hosts ‘Lanterns on the Lawn’
Those of us who are privileged to care for those at end of life know that each memory we can create has a life of its own. more
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VITAS donates to Martha’s House
VITAS Healthcare purchased various Christmas gift items for Martha’s House to give out to several of the families. more
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Chloe McCullers feels safe in the plane because she knows her dad, Billy McCullers, knows what to do even when she does not.
Student pilot following in dad’s footsteps
Fifteen-year-old Chloe McCullers has been flying for as long as she can remember. more
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Geocachers are known for their willingness to help clean up their community.
Geocaching is not just a game
Al Cole is the president of the Treasure Coast Geocaching Club and began geocaching in 2010. more
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Out with the old ...
B&B Site Development demolished the Burger King restaurant in Okeechobee on Jan. 5 to make way for the new, improved facility... more
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Big Lake area churches plan services and events
The Church Column features services for churches throughout the Big Lake area, including Okeechobee, Hendry, Glades, and Palm Beach Counties. more
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Community Events
Community events in Okeechobee and the communities surrounding Lake Okeechobee including, Clewiston, Moore Haven, LaBelle, Pahokee... more
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Dr. Khan, Big Lake Home Health sponsor food truck
Together, Dr. Saeed Khan and Big Lake Home Health provided a food truck sponsorship... more
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Andy Tomlin (left) and Donald Renfranz, both members of Okeechobee Nature Photographers Facebook Group, spent their morning on the cleanup crew.
Community works together to clean up Peavine
Newcomer to Okeechobee Lisa Dee Tatman noticed there was an awful lot of trash on the side of the road heading into Kissimmee Prairie... more
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The small office at Milking R, meant to serve as the last stop of a tour of the dairy, was turned strictly into an ice cream factory for a few months in 2020.
Milking R expands milk sales across South Florida
In the midst of adversity and struggles for the dairy industry throughout 2020, , one bright spot has been Sutton Rucks’ Milking R Dairy in Okeechobee. more
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