Category: Community News

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…

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…

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…

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….

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sunday, March 17, was St. Patrick’s Day, and with its arrival, communities around the world prepared to celebrate the legacy of Ireland’s patron saint. Beyond the green attire and…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Newspapers are helpful for many things, such as cleaning windows and protecting valuable possessions during a move. They can even add carbon to a compost pile. Then, when the…

Saturday, March 23 Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford are joining forces to once again provide an Easter extravaganza, beginning at 10 a.m. Entry is free and will feature yard…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Barnes Hay Farms hosted a unique sporting tournament from Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10, in which polo and lacrosse were combined in intense matchups. Salty Britches Polocrosse…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the First United Methodist Church in Live Oak was one of five locations that played host to an event aimed at alleviating food insecurity in…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com It may seem impossible to believe, but the tri-county area is still recovering from Hurricane Idalia. From clean up to repairing infrastructure, the work continues. One aspect that has…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce held its first Chamber Mixer. The event was organized as a reintroduction for all Chamber members as the new…

Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the members of the Madison Garden Club welcomed Gene Wynn and Jessica Wynn Clinard as their special guests. Gene and Jessica own and operate Wynn’s…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden” Matthew 5:14. The Fourth annual “Be the Light” Callie Jordan 5k Fun Run…

Katie Jones Contributor On Friday, Feb. 2, the Suwannee County 4-H hosted its annual 4-H Public Speaking Contest for participants in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades. Competition was fierce among the…