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The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with great pleasure that Riverbend News announces the arrival of the November/December 2024 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out, and subscribers…
Will American Pickers pick you?
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The History Channel’s popular series, “American Pickers,” will again be hunting lost treasures and unique relics in the North Florida area in December. So, it’s time to attack the…
Health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River due to elevated E. Coli levels
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A health advisory has been issued by the Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) for residents and visitors near the Withlacoochee River in North Florida following a…
North Florida native picked as Trump’s Chief-of-Staff
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Susie Wiles, Lake City native and daughter of football legend, Pat Summerall, has been tapped by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as his Chief of Staff for the next…
Two single-vehicle accidents result in fatalities
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two Suwannee Valley residents lost their lives in separate single-vehicle accidents in Columbia County this week. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at approximately 4:25 p.m. According…
Georgia Woman charged with theft
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Thomas County, Ga., woman was arrested and charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing over $800 in items at the Busy Bee in Live Oak in June, as…
Traffic stop leads to struggle
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Saturday evening encounter with a Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputy resulted in a trip to jail for 19-year-old Live Oak resident Joshua Christopher Taylor-Leidy after he allegedly…
Father-son fight leads to battery charges
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Saturday evening dispute between father and son led to jail time for the son. On Saturday, Nov. 10, at approximately 8:17 p.m., Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cleveland…
Hamilton Deputy’s relative attacked by boyfriend
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Nov. 10, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Hamilton County dispatch notified Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputy Justin Luckette that a domestic incident had been reported by an…
Lafayette Commission praises Commissioner Jones for years of service
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with a special prayer from Pastor Annie Sellers, the…
Town of Jennings approves package store
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council convened at the Jennings Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after the meeting was postponed due to the 2024 General Election. On the agenda were…
White Springs plans to reroute Christmas Parade
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the White Springs Town Council convened and discussed several items, including a new parade route for the White Springs Christmas Parade and an update on…
Suwannee Commission makes moves on the Project Summit property
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the Tuesday, Oct. 15, meeting’s…
Hamilton County School Board honors employees
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Hamilton County School Board (HCSB) met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting opened with special presentations, first being the Teachers of the Year…
Branford Town Council schedules workshop to discuss fire department concerns, addresses vacant seat
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A range of topics were discussed during the Tuesday, Nov. 12, regular meeting of the Branford Town Council, including continued discussions regarding the Branford Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) and…
Christmas on Bridge Street is just around the cornerChristian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas is quickly coming, and with that means the announcement of Christmas events. One of those events is the infamous Christmas on Bridge Street. On Friday, Dec. 6, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., people will gather all over White Springs for Suwannee Hardware & Feed’s Christmas celebration. The event boasts a plethora of entertainment for everyone who attends. There will be food, crafts, vendors, live Christmas music, a kids zone and an appearance from Santa Claus. It also boasts a ugly sweater contest open to all attendees. The fun doesn’t stop there either. There will also be a Chili Cook-Off during the festival. It costs $20 to enter the competition, and registration is required. Entries can be dropped off between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. the day of the festival. Judging and awards will happen at 5 p.m. First place will win $100, second place will receive $75, and third place will be awarded $50. Registration forms can be acquired by emailing suwanneehardware@gmail.com or visiting Suwannee Hardware & Feed. The end of the celebration will begin at 6 p.m. with the Christmas parade. Line up will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Bailey Ogburn Ballfield, located at 10628 Adam Memorial Cir., in White Springs. Suwannee Hardware & Feed is located at 10572 Bridge St., in White Springs. For more information, call (386) 397-2551. The event is sponsored by Lashonna Crews, Martin’s Famous Potatos Rolls & Bread and the Hamilton County Tourist Development Council.
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas is quickly coming, and with that means the announcement of Christmas events. One of those events is the infamous Christmas on Bridge Street. On Friday, Dec. 6, from…
From Live Oak to Leadership: How Noah Walker became Mayor of Lake City
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Noah Walker grew up taught to be grounded, but also scrappy as he journeyed through life in Live Oak. This, along with accountability to family and a love for…