Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Faith Project, a local nonprofit organization, is set to deliver essential supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, N.C. The group departed on Friday, Oct. 11, bringing…
Live Oak Church of God seeking vendors for Arts and Crafts Fair
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Live Oak Church of God will host an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is inviting vendors to participate…
Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites community to Friends Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hatchbend Apostolic Church invites the community to join together for its special Friends Day service on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event, which will kick off with service at 10…
Youth prove they’re a “pig” deal during Hamilton County Fair Events Day
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Participants and fans enjoyed another successful year of the Hamilton County Fair Events Day. The day of showmanship and high-quality livestock took place on Thursday, Oct. 3. The day…
Revved up and ready to mow!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida teamed up with Elks Lodge #1165 of Live Oak on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the 26th Annual Lawnmower Race. Held from 11 a.m. to 2…
Medicare open enrollment period approaching
Chris Polzer Contributor Advantage Aging Solutions is reminding residents that their Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program has specifically-trained counselors to help educate and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and…
Suwannee County MLK Jr. Committee to host Fish Fry Fridays
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has introduced a new monthly event, Fish Fry Fridays, which are held on the first Friday of every month. This recurring…
Local organization advocates for cold case resolution
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU), the Suwannee Valley’s first dedicated cold case advocacy organization, is making strides to empower survivors, support investigations and inspire hope. Established in May 2023,…
Creep it real with a Movie on the Suwannee
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 19, citizens are invited to visit the Town of Branford for a free family movie night at Ivey Memorial Park, located at 614 SW Ivey Memorial…
Fighting hunger with peanut butter
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is the middle of peanut season in Florida, and that’s no better time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. Each year, the UF/IFAS Extension service joins forces with…
Anniversary celebration postponed
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The 10th anniversary celebration for Residing Hope’s Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, Fla., has been postponed. The big event and fundraiser was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12. Due to…
Live Oak City Council ends water fluoridation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Live Oak City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The council began by adding one item, and changing another item on its agenda….
Abortion Amendment pushes the limits
Mickey Starling Guest Columnist Florida’s November ballot will have the “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” up for a vote. Though, upon careful reading, much more than government interference will be…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist I’m writing this column on Friday, Oct. 11. By the time it is published, Columbus Day will have been celebrated on Monday, Oct. 14. When I was in…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Helene
FloridaCommerce Contributor On Tuesday, Oct. 8, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of…
Hamilton County’s own Jamie Hunter Carrasquilla shines bright with award
Mia Hunter Mauldin Contributor Our community is beaming with pride as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of Jamie Hunter Carrasquilla, a native of Hamilton County, who has recently been honored with the…
Wreckage traps Suwannee woman following Hurricane Helene
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com MaryLynn Blackley, a Suwannee County resident of 10 years, found herself trapped in her home after Hurricane Helene swept through the area on Thursday, Sept. 26, leaving her unable…