Milt Hays, Jr. Contributor These days, it is hard not to notice that Suwannee County is growing and changing right before our eyes. Whether it is new housing starts or new businesses…
Category: Community News
White Springs Public Library offers Halloween fun with Open House
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The White Springs Public Library will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer a day full of…
Take a stand during Red Ribbon Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Red Ribbon Week is a national drug-use prevention campaign that begins each year on Oct. 23 and ends on Oct. 31. The Red Ribbon Campaign was created in 1985…
Bewitch your Halloween with family fun in the Suwannee Valley
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Halloween draws near, more and more festivities can be found around the tri-county area. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly night of fun for the kiddos or a…
LSF Health Systems continues commitment to first responder mental health
LSF Health Systems Contributor National First Responders Day on Monday, Oct. 28, is a time to recognize the brave men and women who support citizens during their worst days. In honor of…
San Marco Chamber Music Society to perform in Live Oak
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor Live classical performances continue in Live Oak as the Friends of Music concert series presents the San Marco Chamber Music Society on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7:30…
Free clothes being offered to Helene victims
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the slew of hurricanes that have recently hit the area, many are reminded of the storms from the past. One of the most detrimental was Hurricane Michael, which…
The third annual Sugar Cane festival is almost here
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com White Springs may be a small town, but that doesn’t mean its residents don’t know how to have fun. Each year, Suwannee Hardware and Feed plays host to the…
Suwannee Extension seeking donations for Community Sewing Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension office is calling on the community to donate batting material in preparation for its upcoming Community Sewing Day. The event is scheduled to take…
Suwannee River Regional Library launches free mobile app
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library System has announced the launch of its new mobile app, available for free on all major mobile devices. This app aims to enhance convenience…
Live Oak Woman’s Club hosts collection drive for Hurricane Milton victims
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Live Oak, part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), is organizing a collection drive to assist victims of Hurricane Milton. The drive will…
Live Oak Woman’s Club hosts collection drive for Hurricane Milton victims
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Woman’s Club of Live Oak, part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), is organizing a collection drive to assist victims of Hurricane Milton. The drive will…
Revved up and ready to mow!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida teamed up with Elks Lodge #1165 of Live Oak on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the 26th Annual Lawnmower Race. Held from 11 a.m. to 2…
Medicare open enrollment period approaching
Chris Polzer Contributor Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and…
Suwannee County MLK Jr. Committee to host Fish Fry Fridays
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has introduced a new monthly event, Fish Fry Fridays, which are held on the first Friday of every month. This recurring…
Local organization advocates for cold case resolution
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU), the Suwannee Valley’s first dedicated cold case advocacy organization, is making strides to empower survivors, support investigations and inspire hope. Established in May 2023,…
Creep it real with a Movie on the Suwannee
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 19, citizens are invited to visit the Town of Branford for a free family movie night at Ivey Memorial Park, located at 614 SW Ivey Memorial…