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…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m. He will then speak at Jasper First…
Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate 144th Anniversary
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, located at 702 Martin Luther King Dr. SW, in Jasper, will be celebrating its 144th church anniversary this September. The celebration will begin…
SCSD Employee Wellness Center reopens with expanded facility
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School District (SCSD) Employee Wellness Center celebrated its official reopening with a ribbon cutting on Monday, Aug. 19, unveiling a newly expanded facility designed to better…
HCHS Lighthouse Team searching for members
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) has announced that applications are open for the student lighthouse team. A team is formed at schools that become lighthouse schools by following the…
Regional educational nonprofit recognizes new teachers in surrounding counties
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) recognized new teachers at local public schools this spring in their New Teacher Triumphs series. NEFEC recognized teachers in various counties in…
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…
Letter to the Editor: Bless You All
On Aug. 5th, I was going to work and made the mistake of going through a road with water, never realizing how deep it was. To make a long story short, I…