Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was…
Bulldogs battle at FHSAA state wrestling championship
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org From Thursday, March 5, to Saturday, March 7, Suwannee High School sent five Bulldogs to compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association Individual Bracketed Tournament Wrestling State Championship. Each of the Bulldogs worked hard throughout the…
Buccaneers beat Bulldogs in a tiebreaker softball showdown
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, March 9, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for a Suwannee County softball showdown. What followed was an intense game that included an injury and…
SRWMD declares Phase II Water Shortage
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Due to continued drought conditions and a forecast that calls for lower than average rainfall in the months ahead, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD)…
House Bill 91 to advance to governor’s desk, agriculture commission candidate concerned
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org There is a gubernatorial race happening this election season, along with several other statewide contests, including one for Agricultural Commissioner. Across the entire state – including in rural communities such as Suwannee, Hamilton and…
Governor DeSantis unveils new statue in Hamilton County
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, March 11, a crowd gathered at the Nature and Heritage Tourism Center in White Springs. The gathering was held in celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Florida has been celebrating all year, particularly with statue unveilings…
Belmont Academy freshman class hosting community yard sale March 14
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The freshman class at Belmont Academy is inviting the community to shop for bargains and support student activities during a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, March 14. The event…
Moth mishap makes computer history
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Since the day my first computer arrived in the late 90s, something has always bugged me. At first, it was the cranky dialup method of connecting to the internet….
HCHS art student takes top prize at art contest
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County High School (HCHS) students are always hard at work proving themselves to be among the best. Recently, Katelyn Roberson did just that by earning top honors at…
The RISE Scholarship open to High School Tech Students
Hailey Waldo editor@riverbendnews.org Applications are now open for the Able Trust RISE Scholarship, a financial aid opportunity designed to support High School High Tech (HSHT) students as they transition from high school…
Drunken dive saves Titanic hero
Mickey Starling editor@riverbendnews.org Normally, hearing that someone is drunk leads to negative conclusions or consequences. However, the 1912 sinking of the famed Titanic in the icy waters of the North Atlantic Sea…
Jail Report 3/2/26 – 3/9/26
Lafayette County March 2 John Chastain, felony violation of probation Edilzar Ortiz, operating motor vehicle without valid license March 4 Clifford Pressley, out-of-county warrant March 5 Rex Denoi, driving while license suspended…
Town Talk: The Gathering is coming to Mayo
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Mayo has good news – and good food – on the horizon. The Old Napa store property was recently annexed into the Town of Mayo and has since been…
SHS golfer Carter Cannon commits to Lake Sumter
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Athletics are a big part of many high school careers and can include a wide range of sports. Suwannee High School (SHS) offers numerous programs for its students to participate in, including golf. One of those students, Carter Cannon, has…
Live Oak teen charged in burglary case in Flagler County
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In September 2025, Alan Jaramillo-Hernandez, a 17-year-old from Live Oak, was arrested in Flagler County by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. His arrest was in connection to a string of burglaries. …
Suwannee commissioners send letter against Water First North Florida project
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, March 3, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous meeting before opening the…
Suwannee County Republican Party hosts annual fundraiser dinner
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Saturday, Feb. 28, brought several prominent speakers to Suwannee County. Each year, the Suwannee County Republican Party hosts a dinner fundraiser – to support the party’s operations throughout the year. Attendees are treated to dinner…
The Secret Historian: Grace Emerick Moses
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Grace Emerick Moses was born near Peoria, Ill., on April 6, 1898. Very little is recorded about Moses’s childhood; however, she eventually married Lowell Johnston. The couple engaged in mission work for most of their marriage. …