Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year in September our nation sets aside a day to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of female officers who enforce law and order around the country. National Police…
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When time stood still: The day America united
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It’s a day many will never forget and, sadly, a tragedy generations to come will never fully comprehend. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, individuals across the nation watched in…
Happiness is seeing fall flowers
Carolyn Saft Contributor There is hope that the tortuous, sweltering summer temperatures will be behind us in a few more weeks. Some of the fall flowering plants are showing their buds–hooray! I…
Vivid Visions receives grant from Live Oak Elks Lodge
Lori Watson Contributor On Tuesday, Aug. 27, members of Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 welcomed Carol Johnson, Outreach Program Director and Sarah Cordero, Primary Prevention Coordinator from Vivid Visions Domestic Violence Crisis…
Snip, snip, hooray! Hamilton County Animal Shelter awarded spay/neuter grant
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Friends of Hamco Animal Shelter recently announced the shelter received a grant from Florida’s Spay/Neuter specialty license plate fund to support pet owners and feral cat caretakers in…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to present “An Introduction to Cold Case Advocacy”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library System is set to host a community event featuring Suwannee Valley Unsolved (SVU), an organization dedicated to shedding light on missing persons and unsolved…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. Especially with the rising cost of food, families have found it increasingly difficult to put meals on the…
Featuring Phone Features: Part 2
Feature: SOS Mode Haley Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you think you’re being followed? Are you in an uncomfortable and dangerous situation? Do you fear for your life? There is a powerful emergency feature…
Tool Time Sales Tax dates approach
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Revenue would like to announce the Tool Time Sales Tax, which is being held through Sunday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Sept. 7. Eligible Items: Sales…
Branford Rotary Club welcomes teachers back with Stock the Fridge project
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com As the 2024-2025 school year approached, the Rotary Club of Branford took the opportunity to show its appreciation for the educators and staff at Branford Elementary School and…
Watch out for clear slime in your pet’s water bowl
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever rubbed your fingers on the inside of your pet’s water bowl and felt a slippery slime? That slippery slime is called biofilm. Biofilm is a collection…
What to do if your car is underwater
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com If you ever find yourself underwater in a car, do not panic. Instead, here are some tips that could save your life: • Do not waste your energy trying…
Moo-ve over boring weekend plans! Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension to host fun-filled open house
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension is opening its doors for a community-wide open house on Saturday, Sept. 7, offering a variety of resources and activities designed for people of…
The benefits of reading aloud with your children
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…
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…