Category: Community News

Raymond Balaguer Contributor Arbor Day (“arbor” in Latin translates literally to “tree”) is believed to have started in 16th century Spain, and it is a secular holiday meant to refresh our appreciation…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the winners of the Lighted Christmas Parade best decorated float. The titles of Best Overall and Best Non-Commercial went…

Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Bicycle Association is happy to announce that it’s annual IDIDARIDE bike challenge is set to occur on Saturday, Jan. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. This challenge is…

Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the Area North 4-H Horse Show coming up in January, the 4-H program has announced that there will also be a t-shirt design contest involved with the show….

Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up at the door, or wherever…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Dec. 17, the spirit of Christmas filled Friendship Baptist Church’s sanctuary as the congregation’s youth took center stage for their annual Children’s Christmas Program. Adorned in festive…

Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friendship Baptist Church was blessed to have its first Family Christmas Breakfast Social on Sunday, Dec. 10. The church, located at 14364 140th St., in Live Oak, had several…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the year came to a close, White Springs was granted two Christmas presents. These presents came in the form of improvements to the town’s standing and an effort…

    Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year since 2020, the Jackson Timothy Roberts (JTR) Memorial Toy Drive has aimed to ensure Branford’s kids have a merry Christmas. By working with the Branford…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Santa and Mrs. Claus surprised the Jennings community by making a stop at Town Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for the town’s annual Jingle Jubilee. The duo was joined…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 22, the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) visited three schools to deliver special letters from Santa to each location’s young students. Children at Stepping Stones Preschool,…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce announced on Thursday, Dec. 21, the winners of its “Deck Your Halls” Christmas decorations contest. Congratulations to the following winners: Ryan and Elizabeth…

Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7, the Live Oak Police Department conducted its annual “Shop with a Cop event at Walmart. The police department was met by several…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the New Year approaches, many of us embark on a journey to better ourselves through resolutions. However, studies suggest that a significant number of resolutions fail within the…

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The City of Jasper jumped into the holiday season with its annual Sweets in the Streets celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9. The event featured various booths and games throughout…

Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 1, the Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension Office held its monthly Lunch and Learn gathering, which included food prepared by Hamilton County High School’s (HCHS) culinary students….