Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether they’re running around outside or inside playing video games, most kids don’t think about taking time out of their day to read a book. However, sitting down with…
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Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is open
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Saturday, Aug. 24, to Friday, Sept. 6, the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is in effect. People can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax, in Florida,…
Team Rubicon is ready to help
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Team Rubicon has made their name as a disaster response organization. The Veteran-led company is donor-funded and helps provide clean-up services. They are now offering their services to Lafayette…
Suwannee County 4-H celebrates successful year
Katie Jones Contributor On Thursday, July 25, Suwannee County 4-H members gathered to celebrate the 2023-24 4-H year. Outgoing County Council President Bethany Rountree called the banquet to order, and then Landon…
Cluck yeah! Remember these upcoming Chick Chain dates
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida 4-H and Future Farmers of America are integral to the community, especially in the rural region that makes up the tri-county area. Some resident children will never know…
Local fire department receives grant to help upgrade radio system
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In July, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) announced that it received a grant for safety equipment, which it used to contribute to upgrading its radio system. LOFD shared…
Preventing falls through physical activity
Kim Griffin Contributor Falls are a major concern, especially for older adults. They can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones and head trauma, loss of independence and even death. Fortunately,…
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Veterans Summit
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Sept. 27, the United Way of Suwannee Valley will be holding a Veteran Services Summit. The event will last from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to host inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner
Jason Futch Contributor Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. is proud to announce the inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring the memories of unsolved homicide victims and supporting their…
Mercy Chefs returns to Suwannee County providing free meals
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mercy Chefs is a faith-based nonprofit organization that started in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina. The organization helps provide professionally prepared restaurant meals to victims, volunteers and first responders during…
Featuring phone features: Medical records
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Did you know that the pesky, time-consuming distraction device that we always have on our person can play an important role in saving our life? I’m talking about a…
Calling all artists! Live Oak Artists Guild announces Artfest 2024
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Artists Guild, Inc., in collaboration with the Suwannee River Regional Library, is set to present its 26th Annual Artfest, a juried fine arts exhibition. The event…
When urban growth seems inevitable, what is there to be done?
Raymond Balaguer Contributor Does urban development always look the same? Does economic growth imply that a small town needs to expand geographically in all directions? Are traffic jams and unbearable heat waves…
Guide for laundry stain removal
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever had a stubborn stain that just would not come out? Here are some hacks to use if you find your favorite shirt has a new stain. …
Veterans 4 Christ co-founder to speak at AMERICAN PATRIOTS August meeting
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Veterans 4 America was co-founded by Ed Beneda to encourage citizens to pray that the President and those in power will turn to God and do that which is…
Hamilton County 4-H hosts back to school kick-off party
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County 4-H is excited to announce their Back to School 4-H Club Kick-Off party. Students ages 5 to 18 are invited to come out and get familiar with…
Be safe around flood waters
Lisa Hayes Contributor In the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters…