Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for a day filled with delicious cornbread, mouthwatering chili and thrilling cornhole tournaments at the upcoming Third-annual Wellborn Cornbread Festival, hosted by the Wellborn Community Association. This…
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Soar to new heights at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Aviation enthusiasts, whether young or young at heart, it’s time to get ready for an exhilarating experience at the annual Wings Over Suwannee fly-in, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4,…
HCSO announces driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will be conducting driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Monday, Nov. 6 until Sunday, Dec. 31, in…
Family displaced following house fire
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Last week, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, a fire claimed the home of a young Jasper family. Luke Hartman, his wife and one year old son lost everything they own…
Unleashing the Truth Part 1: Allegations of animal neglect spark outrage in Jasper community
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recent social media posts regarding the status of animals in Hamilton County Animal Control, located in Jasper, have led to a controversy. The posts, which include a photo of…
Hamilton Animal Control scandal ends with hope for animals
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County Animal Control, based in Jasper, has come under fire online following the circulation of rumors about the status of many of the animals, including an alleged photo…
43 years and still blazing trails
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 14, Lafayette County gathered together to kick off the fall season with the Chamber of Commerce’s 43rd Annual Pioneer Day. The day started off at 8…
Take a stroll down Scarecrow Row
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Welcome to Scarecrow Row! Located in Branford off of Highway 247, right in front of the Willie Veal Land Lab, is this small but creative display. Organized annually…
Come see the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show during the 2023 Florida Forest Festival
Florida Forest Festival Contributor Can you imagine the thrill of watching an axe cutting through logs faster than a chainsaw or the fast footwork of a daring lumberjack trying to stay dry…
A place where health meets heart: Wood’s Family Fitness celebrates five years
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rhonda Wood’s husband, David, once asked her an intriguing question: “How would you like to buy a gym?” Five years later, Wood’s Family Fitness is now a staple in…
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…
FEMA extends application deadline
FEMA Contributor Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by HurricaneIdalia have until Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) disaster assistance….
Farm Share coming to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Farm Share is the number one food bank in the United States according to 24/7 WallStreet. Farm Share’s goal is “to make sure no Floridian goes hungry.” Therfore, as…
LSF Health Systems’ First Responder Program works to prevent tragedies with peer counselors
LSF Health Systems Contributor National First Responders Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who help us on our worst days, but a leading Florida behavioral health system is…
AMERICAN PATRIOTS meeting to feature special presentation by members
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Those who have an AMERICAN PATRIOTS brochure have noticed the group stands for TRUTH. Under “What We Stand For,” number one is: “Searching for truth and promoting it through…
ACT announces sign-ups for land management financial assistance
Alachua Conservation Trust Contributor Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) has partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to deliver federal funds for conservation and management of private lands in North Florida….
ArtFest 2023: Where creativity meets community
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Artists’ Guild will be showcasing the area’s finest collection of art from all ages during ArtFest 2023 from Saturday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 28, at…