By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News New Jersey, Kissimmee, Fla., Antarctica and Saudi Arabia are just a few of the places that Steven Lang has lived during his 22 year career as a firefighter….
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Hamilton and Suwannee Counties to host legislative delegation hearings
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The Suwannee County legislative delegation hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum, located at 1302 11th St., in…
Withlacoochee River back within range
By Rick Patrick Riverbend NewsOn Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and near…
Another health advisory issued for Withlacoochee River
Rick Patrick Riverbend News On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Madison County and Hamilton County offices of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a health advisory for those living along and near…
Stimulus checks are on the way
By Lazaro Aleman Riverbend NewsMillions of Americans can expect to receive a $600 stimulus at anytime, and some may have already received them, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.Mnuchin is reported…
First minimum wage increase occurred Jan. 1
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News In the November 2020 general election, the state of Florida passed a new minimum wage law. This law calls for a gradual increase of minimum wage from the…
COVID-19 vaccines have arrived for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News In less than one year since COVID-19 raised its ugly head around Christmas 2019 and started killing and making sick millions of Americans, two new COVID-19 vaccines…
Six burned, one dead in tragic Christmas night fire
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News A Christmas night gathering in the Old Sugar Mill Farm subdivision off State Road 51 in Live Oak ended in tragedy when six people were burned by…
Harbor Freight Tools to open a store in Live Oak
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News Harbor Freight Tools has announced it has signed a deal to open a new location in the City of Live Oak. That location will be in the…
Congressman proposes the “You Must Be Alive To Vote Act”
By Kathrine Alderman Riverbend News At a meeting of Congress on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Brian Babin of the House of Representatives introduced the “You Must Be Alive To Vote Act of 2020.” As…
Lafayette County holds Board of Commissioners meeting
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Lafayette County Commission held a Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Mayo, Fla. Commissioners in…
Meet Leah Hodges
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Meet the newest member of Riverbend News, Leah Hodges. Leah was born and raised in Live Oak, went to school at Suwannee High School and married her high…
HCSB discusses plans for 2021 face-to-face learning
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Hamilton County School Board (HCSB) met on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. in the District Administrative Building, located at Hamilton County High School, 5683 US Highway…
Popeyes is coming to Live Oak
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News If this jingle, “You don’t just like that chicken from Popeyes, you love that chicken from Popeyes!” sounds familiar, you might be a fan of Popeyes…
Pioneer Christmas in Mayo
By Starr Munro Riverbend News For the first time, Mayo’s 41st annual Pioneer Days festival will be blended with their annual Christmas in the Park event, from Friday to Saturday, on Dec. 11…
Branford gears up for street market and parade
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Greater Branford Community Association is proud to announce that they will be hosting this year’s Christmas in Branford event, the Suwannee Avenue Street Market. The event will…
Jasper’s Christmas Parade
By Starr Munro Riverbend News The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual “Sweets on the Street” Christmas parade in Jasper on Saturday, Dec. 12. The parade will begin at…