Alexa Duarte reporter1@riverbendnews.org Did you know there used to be a school titled Florida Memorial College in Live Oak? Florida Memorial was in Live Oak from 1880 to 1942 and was built…
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Nuisance birds
I love filling up my bird feeders and watching the feathered visitors come to my backyard. Although I have had good experiences, birdfeeders, spilled trash or uncovered trash cans are common attractants…
White Springs Town Council proclaims Community Service Day
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with two amendments to the agenda: adding Chad Mathis from the…
Family hero, Freckles, is rescued by Suwannee County’s bravest
Lee Trawick: reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, July 27, the Suwannee County Animal Shelter (SCAS) received a phone call about a dog falling into a sinkhole. Her name is Freckles, and she is a…
The Third Annual Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5k is here
Christian Peterson: reporter@riverbendnews.org Each year, the Suwannee Valley area joins forces to remember Callie Jordan, a 15-year-old from Sweetwater, Tenn., who was killed on a mission trip to Guadalajara. On July 2,…
Visit National Parks free on Aug. 4
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act, the National Park system is offering free admission to its sites across the country on Friday, Aug. 4. Here in North…
Local newspapers win awards
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although the primary focus of the local newspapers is not necessarily to win awards, but more so to bring the news to the readers in a complete, compelling, fair…
Patrice’s School of Dance holds 43rd annual dance recital
Cheryl Byrd Contributor On Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m., Patrice’s School of Dance held it’s 43rd annual dance recital. The theme of the recital this year was “Dancing Through the Sunshine…
The Arc North Florida announces complete kitchen renovation
The Arc North Florida Contributor The Arc North Florida has completed a renovation of its Adult Day Training Center (ADT) kitchen and classrooms, thanks to a generous grant from First Federal Bank….
An alternative to window air-conditioning
Katherine Allen Contributor One of my friends recently installed a ductless air conditioner (AC) in a room they had built onto their home. I first saw them 20 years ago on a…
Lafayette school board looks at new human resource position
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was business as usual on Tuesday, July 18, during the Lafayette County School Board’s regular meeting. Following the approval of a few changes to the agenda, the board…
Operation Sting is in full swing
Lee Trawick: reporter2@riverbendnews.org Operation Sting is an annual event put on by several churches throughout Lafayette County. This year is no different, as Operation Sting 24, is in full effect. Pastor Jeremy…
Lafayette 4H explores through summer camp events
Christian Peterson: reporter@riverbendnews.org Throughout the summer time, the UF-IFAS Extension Lafayette County 4H hold different summer camps. Each week they have a different focus for different ages. Each week includes different events…
Youth book bundles available at a library near you
Alexa Duarte: Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Did you know the Suwannee River Regional Library System offers bundles of books to individuals of all ages based on their preferred genres? Setting up your own personalized bundle…
ReadingPals volunteers are so valuable to our kindergarten students
Jennifer Anchors: Contributor United Way’s ReadingPals program is an early literacy initiative focused on enlisting, training and engaging volunteer “reading coaches” to increase the number of students who read at grade level…
Calling all vendors! Riverbend News’ Blackberry Festival happening July 29
It is with the greatest pleasure that the Riverbend News announces it has taken over the Blackberry Festival in Hamilton County. Originally held annually by the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce, Riverbend…
Free learning service offered at the public library
Halie Wetherington: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com ABC Mouse, an online learning service for children, is being offered for free use at the libraries under the Suwannee River Regional Library system. Locations including those in Live…