Category: Editorials

“America is not the greatest country in the world anymore. We sure used to be. We stood up for what was right. We fought for moral reasons, we passed and struck down…

Since the arrival of COVID, there is no doubt it has greatly impacted our lives. Some people have suffered economically, while others suffered relationally by not getting to see their loved ones….

The most valuable thing in the world is knowledge.  In life, we must all learn to embrace knowledge, to look for knowledge and to crave more knowledge. Knowledge is power. Knowledge provides…

You hear today’s young people refer to the music and styles of my generation as “old school.” I often heard loved ones and friends talk about how things were at the “old…

“Hold that line and get that ball and don’t let them score!” “What do you want? Touchdown! What do you get? Touchdown!” “Two bits, four bits, six bits a dollar. All for…

In Joe Biden’s inaugural speech, he emphasized he wanted unity in the United States. Well, he has it! Even CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC and ABC agree President Biden has totally blotched the…

“Surprise!” How often do we hear that expression when someone painstakingly plans and prepares for a celebration, birthday, anniversary or retirement? Folks do enjoy the expressions of wonder on faces ranging in…

Two weeks ago, on Thursday, Aug. 5, we held our 1st birthday party, to celebrate the milestone of starting the Riverbend News and becoming a part of this community. What a fun…

Every day, all day, journalists across this nation are delivering news that matters at an unprecedented, vital time. I am so grateful for the work they are doing – especially our staff…

As time progresses and populations become more diverse, it seems some services are part of a different age and, rather than becoming more personalized, become more impersonal. I will provide a couple…

Everyone knows first responders are the most important positions held by our community members. When you see those flashing lights, no matter the color, you know it’s another community hero doing their…

At this point, summer vegetable crops have been harvested for the most part, so it’s time to gear up for fall planting! Now is the time to get your garden area ready…

In Florida, where we utilize air conditioning to cool occupants and de-humidify the air, builders are encouraged to build tight homes. Many people assume that energy efficient homes that are tightly built…

We have often heard the expression “No pain, no gain,” used in reference to increasing one’s physical fitness, meaning “one must push one’s self in order to become physically fit.” The same…

It’s that time of year again! In just a few weeks, children around the county will be heading back to school. Start your children off on the right track with these healthy…

Last week we, the Riverbend News, turned one year old. On July 29, 2020, our very first edition hit the streets in order to serve the residents of Suwannee County, Hamilton County…

“The ride tends to be a little smoother if we spend more time looking through the windshield than we do at the rearview mirror.” I’m not sure exactly who quoted that but…