Suwannee: Boys Tennis ended their season with a 7-8 record overall and a 5-5 record in their district. Roster: senior Calay Anderson, senior Matthew Djulvez, senior AJ Hitt, senior Evan McMillan, senior…
Baseball & Softball 2025
Suwannee: Boys Baseball ended their season with a 17-6 record overall and a 1-0 record in their district. On Tuesday, April 17, 2025, #1 Suwannee (1-0) defeated #3 Paxon School For Advanced…
Boys Weightlifting 2024-2025
All three boys weightlifting teams competed in the 2025 State Championship on April 11 and 12 in Lakeland, Fla. Hamilton County High School had two competing in Class 1A in state competition….
Thank a Lineman who keep our Nation up & running
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since 2013, April 18 has been the annual date set aside to honor hard-working linemen across the country. National Lineman Day should certainly be a special day for folks…
Remembering Suwannee: Mobilization and service in “The War to End All Wars,” Part 4
Eric Musgrove Contributor Continuing with the mobilization of Suwannee County’s men for service in the Great War… While the first batch of men trained (and sometimes died) out of State, back in…
National Deaf History honors those who innovated American history
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ludwig van Beethoven, Thomas Edison and Helen Keller are names synonymous with history, but they also share a unique bond. They were trendsetters who also experienced hearing loss, rendering…
Branford Easter event sees egg-cellent turnout
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, April 5, to host an exciting morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. The gates opened at…
Buccaneers defeat Trojans in baseball battle
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 8, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Branford Buccaneers for a baseball showdown. The Buccaneers shot to an early lead by scoring four runs,…
Weightlifting boys prove their worth at regional championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The beginning of April has been big for weightlifting across Suwannee and Hamilton. The Florida Boys Weightlifting Regionals were held, and Branford, Hamilton County and Suwannee High Schools all…
Bulldogs celebrate softball seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, April 4, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Fort White Indians for a softball match. What ensued was one of the hardest-fought battles the Bulldogs had…
Spell for Evangeline raises over $2,000
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local homeschool spelling bee event recently helped raise over $2,000 for the expenses of a local girl who has been fighting cancer since she was 3 years old….
Seven tips to take advantage of spring cleaning in your home
Hannah Kolstad reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Spring is just around the corner and, with it, a new set of challenges for the homeowner. With winter in the rearview, maybe pipe inspection, heating system maintenance and…
Highlighting mental health support during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
LSF Health Systems Contributor National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognized this year from Sunday, April 13, through Saturday, April 19, is a time to spotlight the true “first” responders. Every day, dispatchers…
Talk birdie to me
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com More than 120 golfers teed off under clear skies during the Rotary Club of Branford’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, March 1, at Quail Heights Country Club…
Chamber Gala held to recognize members and citizens
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Members of the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce came together on Saturday, March 8 for the annual Chamber Gala. The event was held at Camp Weed, with dinner served…
“Food Connects Us”: The importance of shared meals
Kim Griffin Contributor National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign that takes place in March that emphasizes the importance of nutrition in our daily lives. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” highlighted…
Building a more inclusive world on Autism Awareness Month
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com April is Autism Awareness Month, which is recognized around the world as a time to understand the importance of accepting and supporting those on the autistic spectrum. Educational material…