Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 25, The Arc North Florida, Inc., held its first Town Hall meeting in Mayo to evaluate what needs Lafayette County has and how the organization can…
Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches: Building resilient futures for at-risk youth
Bea Coker reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since its inception in 1957, the Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches has been a beacon of hope for at-risk youth across the state, including here in Suwannee County. Founded by…
Stamp Out Hunger with the NALC annual food drive
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across America take to their routes for a generous mission – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) Stamp…
Area bikers to help fellow Veteran
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In an effort to help improve the quality of life for a fellow Veteran, the Third District of the American Legion Riders is holding its Second Annual Bike Giveaway…
Inaugural Wildflower Festival blossoms in spring splendor
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Individuals from all over were able to experience the vibrance of spring at the inaugural Wildflower Festival, hosted by Suwannee Festivals, on Saturday, April 27. The festival took place…
Planning on planting native plants? My top 10 favorites
Carolyn Saft Contributor Spring is filled with so many plant options that it is hard to choose just a few. For those of you who are looking for native plants, pollinator plants…
Mickey’s movie review: “Sound of Freedom”
Mickey Starling Guest Columnist If you are looking for a great film to rent or stream, “Sound of Freedom” is a riveting portrayal of the horrors of child trafficking. The film offers…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Family is one of the “big three” here in our region: faith, family and friends. My Bullard family celebrated a Family Reunion last weekend at the Stephen Foster…
The NEW Front Porch is on its way
Emerald Greene reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2024 issue of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers…
Wave Armor breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Suwannee County
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Economic Development Office hosted a special groundbreaking ceremony for Wave Armor on Tuesday, April 30. Formerly known as Project Wave, Wave Armor is a venture by…
Biden-Harris Administration announces new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition
USDA Contributor On Wednesday, April 24, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals…
Hamilton County residents appointed delegates to Republican National Convention
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Monday, July 15, through Thursday, July 18, a gathering of political significance is set to unfold in Milwaukee, Wis., as delegates from Florida gear up to play a…
Suwannee County youth represent at FHSAA Class 1A Weightlifting State Championship
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A Weightlifting State Championship unfolded on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, with electric displays of strength. Among the warriors…
Second and fourth graders compete in LES Science Fair
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Elementary School (LES) students in grades two and four participated in the school’s annual Science Fair on Thursday, April 18. Beginning in January, students began formulating project ideas,…
Suwannee Middle FFA takes third in state competition
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) team, specifically, the aquaculture team, showed they had the chops to work with the best at the state competition this…
Remembering Suwannee : The ConFletWorth Building
Eric Musgrove Contributor Having lived here all my life, I often encounter old buildings, streets, events and more whose history has been forgotten or at least no longer generally known to the…
Lafayette County School Board honors exceptional students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board hosted a full house on Tuesday, April 16, as the board members opened their regularly scheduled meeting with special recognitions for 14 exceptional students….