Category: Community News

Raymond Balaguer Contributor This is a continuation of the article, “Growing vegetables or flowers in a new piece of land?” published on Feb. 20, 2024. If you have not done so yet,…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, March 23, to stage a thrilling morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. From 10 a.m. to…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Gardening enthusiasts gathered at the Suwannee Regional Library on Thursday, March 21, for an enriching session as part of the UF/IFAS Extension’s popular Lunch and Learn series. This edition…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ann Murphy has always been driven by a desire to serve her community and make a difference in the lives of others. Her journey into public service began during…

Cheltsie Holbrook reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County has been doing big things recently when it comes to helping the furry friends of the county. With a new animal shelter being built, Hamilton County Animal…

Greg Hicks, UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County Extension Director Contributor Agriculture is a constantly changing, complex industry that strives to meet the needs and concerns of its consumers and customers. Food and fiber…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Danceology’s students have waltzed theirs way into the limelight once again! From Friday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, Jan. 28, local dancers strutted their stuff at the National Fusion Dance…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County residents will have the opportunity to meet candidates running for City Council Districts 2, 3 and 5 on Monday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the…

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready, the Hamilton County Easter Egg Hunt is back and as egg-citing as ever! Hosted by Rickerson Legal, this egg-stravagaza promises a basketfull of fun for the whole…

SRWMD Contributor March is Florida Biking Month and the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of Florida’s spring weather and enjoy the great…

Katherine Allen Contributor Why would you want to move in the middle of experiencing a life altering accident or illness? Most people wouldn’t. If you polled those around you, people would tell…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tammy Mowry was born in 1962, in San Diego, Calif. Eventually, her family made their way across the country to Ocala, where she graduated from Vanguard High School in…

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….