Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School senior Gavin Combass embodies leadership, scholarship and service. His academic dedication, artistic talents and community involvement showcase his multifaceted abilities. Combass’s participation in Honors courses,…
Bulldogs lift their way to the top
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee High School boys weightlifting team hosted 13 schools on Friday, March 15, in the Bulldog Invitational. Among the many lifters were 10 from Hamilton County High School,…
Buccaneers honor Gloria Gilliam on Senior Night
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, March 15, the Branford High School softball team honored its sole senior with a special dedication. Gloria Gilliam was able to stand with her parents, Kent and…
Trojan Jeffrey Walls competes on Florida All-Star Team
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Achieving excellence both on the football field and in the classroom is no small feat, but for Hamilton County High School varsity football player Jeffrey Walls, it’s a testament…
HealthStreet and Gethsemane Baptist Church host successful health and wellness event
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Feb. 26, HealthStreet, a University of Florida (UF) initiative, partnered with Gethsemane Baptist Church to host a mobile health and wellness event in Live Oak. The event,…
Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributors The Covenant First Presbyterian Church of Live Oak will present to the community a Tenebrae service on Good Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. William Poplin will…
Remembering Suwannee : The Town of Columbus, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor Changes in travel modes, the location of natural resources, and a variety of other events have shifted the population centers of Suwannee County over the years. As a result,…
Honoring Lily Dorothy Burbach Witherell, founder of the Branford Women’s Club
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the annals of Suwannee County’s history, there are figures whose impact reverberates through time, shaping the fabric of our community. Among these luminaries stands Lily Dorothy Burbach Witherell,…
Hop into Easter fun with the Hamilton county Easter Egg Hunt!
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready, the Hamilton County Easter Egg Hunt is back and as egg-citing as ever! Hosted by Rickerson Legal, this egg-stravagaza promises a basketfull of fun for the whole…
Enjoy the outdoors during Florida Biking Month
SRWMD Contributor March is Florida Biking Month and the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of Florida’s spring weather and enjoy the great…
Homes that grow with us
Katherine Allen Contributor Why would you want to move in the middle of experiencing a life altering accident or illness? Most people wouldn’t. If you polled those around you, people would tell…
Author Spotlight: Tammy Mowry
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tammy Mowry was born in 1962, in San Diego, Calif. Eventually, her family made their way across the country to Ocala, where she graduated from Vanguard High School in…
“Lainey’s Journey” Hope in every smile
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “She is clothed with strength and dignity; and she laughs without fear of the future.” (Proverbs 31:25 NLT) Darbi and Markell Holtzclaw, lifelong residents of Branford and proud parents…
Kiwanians hear about summer program for area youth
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During their regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, the Madison Kiwanis Club had a program on a career exploration program offered by CareerSource North Florida. This program is open…
It’s tax season, baby! Do you need Volunteer Income Tax Assistance?
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Did you know? The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) offers VITA to tax payers at no cost in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. To see if you qualify or obtain…
Honoring a Hometown Hero: Robert I. Ford’s remarkable journey
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the picturesque landscape of Suwannee County, amidst the whispering pines and gentle rivers, stands a man whose life reads like a saga of service, sacrifice and steadfast dedication….
Suwannee commissioners address concerns about illegal dumping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes before…