Category: Community News

The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor a FREE “Toxic Round-Up” collection event to properly dispose…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the heart of Lafayette County, two exceptional individuals, Ricky and Louisa Lyons, have left an indelible mark on the landscape of agriculture education and the Florida FFA. Their…

Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A new storage building business with Live Oak ties will soon be open in Madison. Stor-Mor will open on Friday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Then,…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper Danceology is thrilled to announce its upcoming Valentine’s Dance, a delightful event perfect for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Taking place from 6 p.m. to 8…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mark your calendars, the first Community Street Sale of 2024 will be taking place in White Springs on Saturday, Feb. 10. Vendors are encouraged to set up and display…

Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life is busy. We all have a lot going on, and it can be hard to keep track of things. Sometimes we cut ties, move cities and quit jobs…

Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A newspaper seems like a pretty simple thing – just a stack of folded up pages that winds up on your doorstep a couple times a week. But did…

Love INC Contributor Love In the Name of Christ (INC) is blessed to announce that they became debt free in December of 2023 and are excited to see what God has in…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com HamCo Helping Hands is a group organized by the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce. On Saturday, Jan. 20, Officer Susan Bozeman and board member Jennifer Gisonni led the group’s…

SRWMD Contributor To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has released its Hydrologic…

Live Oak Garden Club Contributor Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Friday in January in Florida, and the Live Oak Garden Club marked this occasion by planting a Bald Cypress tree…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! The Florida Peanut Federation is set to host an exhilarating LEGO building contest, promising a day of creativity, fun and family bonding. Regional competitions are…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the enchanting realms of musical history, Stephen Foster’s 1851 composition, “Old Folks at Home,” known colloquially as “Suwannee River,” resonates as melodiously as the river it embodies. This…

Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Over the last 20 years, blood donations through the Red Cross have fallen almost 40 percent. The Red Cross needs blood and platelet donations to help with the shortages…

Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For the last several years, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the ever-popular Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, as one of their annual fundraising events. This year…