Category: Community News

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  In July, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) announced that it received a grant for safety equipment, which it used to contribute to upgrading its radio system.  LOFD shared…

Kim Griffin  Contributor  Falls are a major concern, especially for older adults. They can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones and head trauma, loss of independence and even death. Fortunately,…

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com  On Friday, Sept. 27, the United Way of Suwannee Valley will be holding a Veteran Services Summit. The event will last from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the…

Jason Futch  Contributor  Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. is proud to announce the inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring the memories of unsolved homicide victims and supporting their…

Alexa Duarte  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Mercy Chefs is a faith-based nonprofit organization that started in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina. The organization helps provide professionally prepared restaurant meals to victims, volunteers and first responders during…

Heather Ainsley  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Did you know that the pesky, time-consuming distraction device that we always have on our person can play an important role in saving our life? I’m talking about a…

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Live Oak Artists Guild, Inc., in collaboration with the Suwannee River Regional Library, is set to present its 26th Annual Artfest, a juried fine arts exhibition. The event…

Raymond Balaguer  Contributor  Does urban development always look the same? Does economic growth imply that a small town needs to expand geographically in all directions? Are traffic jams and unbearable heat waves…

Leah Androski  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Have you ever had a stubborn stain that just would not come out? Here are some hacks to use if you find your favorite shirt has a new stain. …

AMERICAN PATRIOTS  Contributor  Veterans 4 America was co-founded by Ed Beneda to encourage citizens to pray that the President and those in power will turn to God and do that which is…

Alexa Duarte  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Hamilton County 4-H is excited to announce their Back to School 4-H Club Kick-Off party. Students ages 5 to 18 are invited to come out and get familiar with…

Lisa Hayes  Contributor  In the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters…

Alexa Duarte  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com  On Monday, July 19, Sheriff Sam St. John swore in Anna Howard as a Deputy Sheriff for the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).  Howard said, after spending two years…

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com  The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently proved that it has stepped up its game. In a recent Facebook post, the office announced that it had reached level one…

Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com You may have heard the phrase “The dog days of summer” in recent weeks, but are you familiar with where the saying comes from and what it means? The…

Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Farm Bureau is happy to announce its youth speech contest. The contest is open to all students ages 14 through 18 reside in Suwannee County. The…