Barbara Gill Contributor The Suwannee Republicans welcomed guest speaker Jason Rountree, Captain of the Live Oak Police Department, at their February meeting. Rountree’s law enforcement career includes 20 years as a supervisor…
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Book signing to be held at Live Oak Public Library
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, March 9, the Live Oak Public Library will feature a book signing event by author Jasmine Welch (J. A. Welch). There will be books as well as…
Grand slam glory: Hamilton County boys prove themselves all stars
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Pablo Garcia has been coaching youth sports in Hamilton County for 18 years, including America’s favorite pastime: baseball. Of the many kids he’s had the pleasure of coaching, four…
Live Oak Garden Club launches annual Caladium Sale for 2024
Live Oak Garden Club Contributor The Live Oak Garden Club urges members of the community to support its annual Caladium Sale this year. These beautiful plants are happy anywhere in your yard…
Federated Republican Women swear in officers for 2024
Barbara Gill Contributor The Federated Republican Women of North Central Florida (FRWNCF) met on Thursday, Jan. 18, for their regular monthly meeting, where Dotty McPherson, District 2 Representative, swore in new officers….
Branford Rotary Club welcomes three new members
Mel Kemmerer Contributor The Branford Rotary Club is excited to announce that it has recently welcomed three new members – Dana Nicholson, Lois Millikin and Clyde Meredith. Each of them brings…
SRWMD celebrates February as Florida Hiking Trails Month
SRWMD Contributor The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) invites area residents and visitors to celebrate February as Florida Hiking Trails Month. Florida Hiking Trails Month encourages Floridians to take advantage of…
Growing vegetables or flowers in a new piece of land?
A walkthrough of how to access online tools for finding out your hardiness zone and site soil type. Raymond Balaguer Contributor Whether you are a backyard gardener or a commercial grower, it…
Are you waiting for your Cinderella moment?
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Public Library will host a Cinderella’s Closet Prom Dress Giveaway, giving every girl in need a Cinderella moment to cherish. Young princesses still needing a gown to…
Branford Elementary School presents its Second Annual “Small – Tall Ball ”
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Elementary School (BES) Association of Parents and Teachers is proud to announce that DJ Cliff will be in the house for some Small – Tall Ball partying…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau honors farmers and ranchers with Food Check-out Week
Rod Land, County President/Lafayette county Farm Bureau Contributor The foundation of our well-being as a society depends upon the domestic production of food. Our farmers and ranchers provide us with an abundant,…
Suwannee County Republicans host showing of “The Real Story of January 6”
Barbara Gill Contributor The Suwannee County Republicans hosted the showing of “The Real Story of January 6” at the Live Oak Church of God on Friday, Jan. 26. Over 60 people attended,…
Buccaneer baseball and softball teams invite all to Family and Fan Day
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you ready for some fun for families and fans? Come on over to Branford High School, located at 405 N Reynolds St., to celebrate the start of the…
Conservative author Loren Stivak to speak at AMERICAN PATRIOTS meeting
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Join the AMERICAN PATRIOTS on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to hear nationally renowned conservative author, Loren Stivack. Relying on his keen wit and sense…
Support Hamilton County 4-H through the Community Rewards Program
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a bid to enhance outdoor education initiatives, Hamilton County 4-H is rallying community support to raise funds for an outdoor education station. First Federal Bank has stepped up…
Unlock your potential with the Live Oak Library’s writer’s conference
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all writers, avid readers and literature enthusiasts! The much-anticipated “For the Love of Books Writer’s Conference” is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 1 p.m….
Inaugural All Aboard Festival a big hit
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Suwannee Festivals Committee held its first ever All Aboard Festival. The festivities were situated right at the old Atlantic Coast Line Freight Station, now…