Lillian May Riley Johnson, age 74, of Jasper, Fla. (former resident of Gainesville, Fla.), passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Fla., following a…
14-year-old dead in Hamilton County accident
Danny Federico reporter3@riverbendnews.org Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a fatal accident that occurred at approximately 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, April 12, on County Road 137, east of Southeast 50th Drive,…
Five-year-old critically injured in hit and run, FHP seeks public’s help
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking for the public’s assistance in the location of a suspect involved in the hit and run that left a five-year-old boy in critical…
Eagles flew past the Lady Bulldogs
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 25, the Suwannee High School varsity flag football team saw the Fleming Island Lady Eagles invade Paul Langford Stadium in Live Oak. Unfortunately, the game got…
RIVEROAK Technical College shows out
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 4, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) students participated in the SkillsUSA Regional Masonry Competition led by RTC Brick and Block Masonry instructor, Derwin Bass. The competition was…
Alton Church of God to host 100th Anniversary revival week
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Monday, April 25, through Friday, April 29, Alton Church of God will host a week of revival at 7 p.m. each evening. They will have a new guest speaker…
Introducing Suwannee’s newest paramedic
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Jordan Sanchez is Suwannee County’s newest paramedic. On Friday, March 11, Sanchez was presented his paramedic patch by Suwannee County Fire Rescue (SCFR) Chief Eddie Hand, showing Sanchez completed…
Get ready for a whisker twitching good time at Branford’s Catfish Festival
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org After being put on an extensive hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suwannee River Catfish Festival is finally back on! On Saturday, April 9, catfish lovers from all…
Lighthouse Christian Center to host bluegrass homecoming
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Join Lighthouse Christian Center on Sunday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m., for their Homecoming Celebration with a service led by guest speaker Pastor Ken Henderson. Attendees are then invited…
Blazing the trail for today’s healthcare, Honoring Women’s History Month
Danny Federico Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Women’s History Month is upon us once more. This is the time to honor and recognize the important moments in history that advanced women’s rights, as well as advocates…
Lady Bulldogs look to go on the attack
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School Lady Bulldogs varsity softball team carries a 3-6 record, as they have almost reached their halfway point of the season. The Lady Bulldogs are currently…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for fundraisers
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary and Dairy Queen partnered up for an evening of support. Dairy Queen held a fundraiser for Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, allowing students, friends…
Cutting down the competition at the 24th Annual Lawn Mower Race
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, March 19, The Arc North Florida held their 24th Annual Lawn Mower Race. This annual race helps raise awareness and support for individuals with developmental and intellectual…
Jack W. Whitmore
Jack Willard Whitmore, 91, passed away at 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley. Whitmore was born on Aug. 2, 1930, in Warren, Penn. He was one…
Thomas L. “Tommy” McCray
Thomas Lester McCray, known as “Tommy” to his family and friends, 49, passed away on March 19, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Tommy was born May 22, 1972, in Lake City, Fla., to…
BODY FOUND — drowning at Peacock Lake —
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a call of a missing person, possible drowning in Peacock Lake around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23. SCSO deputies searched…
Free arts and culture grants workshop available for Suwannee and Lafayette Counties
Florida Cultural Alliance Contributor Twenty-six of Florida’s 67 counties do not avail themselves of funding available through arts and culture grants. Most of these counties are considered rural with populations of less…