Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! The Florida Peanut Federation is set to host an exhilarating LEGO building contest, promising a day of creativity, fun and family bonding. Regional competitions are…
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Harmonizing history and celebration: Stephen Foster’s legacy lives on
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the enchanting realms of musical history, Stephen Foster’s 1851 composition, “Old Folks at Home,” known colloquially as “Suwannee River,” resonates as melodiously as the river it embodies. This…
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Over the last 20 years, blood donations through the Red Cross have fallen almost 40 percent. The Red Cross needs blood and platelet donations to help with the shortages…
Texas Hold ‘Em returns to Madison Saturday night, Jan. 27
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For the last several years, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the ever-popular Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, as one of their annual fundraising events. This year…
Cat-astrophe averted: Suwannee Fire Rescue saves cat
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Suwannee Fire Rescue responded to a call regarding a sound coming from someone’s chimney. Engine 1 responded to the call and began inspecting the area….
Sessions approved for full-time city manager position
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak City Council began the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 9, by approving Resolution 2023-03, authorizing the appointment of Larry Sessions to the official position of city…
Heritage Park and Gardens celebrates grand opening of Don Allen Cultural Center
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Friends of Heritage Park and Gardens hosted a Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce mix and mingle on Thursday, Jan. 18, to celebrate the grand opening of the Don…
Woman’s Club of Jasper to hold second Chili and Soup Cook-off
Woman’s Club of Jasper Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper will be holding its second Chili and Soup Cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woman’s…
Fourth-annual Strawberry Fest coming soon!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with the Fourth-annual Strawberry Fest on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., fun for the…
The power of habits
Kim Griffin Contributor If you want to start the new year off right, think about changing your habits. Human behavior is influenced by our habits and changing these habits can have a…
Learn all about living on your own with the Hamilton UF/IFAS Extension
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Adolescents will have the opportunity to gain insight into life after high school with “Living On My Own,” an interactive event hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County. On…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to assist in decades-old cold case
Suwannee Valley Unsolved Contributor On Friday, Jan. 5, Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. Executive Director Jason Futch and Board Treasurer Randy Roberts traveled to Macclenny, Fla., to speak with investigators regarding a decades-old…
Special Olympics Florida launches Unified Coed Cheerleading Program in Mayo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Special Olympics Florida is officially expanding its reach with the launch of the Unified Coed Cheerleading Program in Mayo. This marks a significant step for the community as Mayo,…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Karleigh Bembry as December 2023 Student of the Month
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in our…
Florida is making it easier for families to pay for education
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education has recently released informationThe information regarding opportunities for public schools that fall under the National Schoolregarding School Lunch Act by receiving free or reduced…
Join your community in “Walking off the Holidays”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Step into a world of adventure with the Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension and Suwannee Parks and Recreation between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, as they…
Suwannee County History: Introduction
Eric Musgrove Contributor From 2013 until the long-running Suwannee Democrat newspaper shut down in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 epidemic, I published weekly historical articles related to Suwannee County (a…