Edward William Oliva, age 91, aka “The Candy Man”, passed away at his home in Dowling Park, Fla., on Dec. 2, 2020 with his daughter at his side. Edward Oliva was born…
Artificial vs. real trees…how to decide
By Sylvia Willis Extension Agent Contributor Who doesn’t love decorating for the holiday season? I know as soon as Dec. 1 hits, it’s time to put up my decorations and set up the…
Around the banks of the Suwannee
Food preparation and regional food said a great deal more about a culture at one time than it does today. The reason – all kinds of foods are more prevalent. Who, in…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Merry Christmas
The countdown is finally over …… Christmas is here! Let the fun begin! Hundreds of glasses of milk and cookies will be left out, with only crumbs and an empty glass left…
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 the Branford Girls Weightlifting team
Photo courtesy of Misty Ward The Branford High School Lady Bucs started their weightlifting season on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with a meet against Suwannee High School, Hamilton County High School and Bradford…
Meet the Hamilton Girls Weightlifting team
Photo courtesy of Matt Cribbs The Hamilton County High School Lady Trojans opened their season on Wednesday, Nov. 18, with a meet against both Suwannee High School and Branford High School. Pictured,…
Florida: home for the holidays
By Starr Munro Riverbend News Florida is a unique state in many ways. Perhaps its most glaring difference to the rest of the nation is the amount of people who live here seasonally,…
HCSD delivers meals during pandemic
By Danny Federico Riverbend News The Hamilton County School District (HCSD) joined the Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty (BCHP) to deliver 51,720 meals during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, Dec. 1,…
Musgrove releases first book
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News Chris Musgrove has written his first book, “Journey to My FutureNow.” The book details the unlikely beginning of his student outreach ministry that has reached thousands of teenagers…
Branford Fire Department gathers toys for Christmas
By Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News The Branford Volunteer Fire Department is asking for help from the community to ensure that families and children all receive Christmas gifts throughout these troubling times. Many…
Louise R. Owens
Louise R. Owens, 92, of Melbourne, Fla.,passed on Dec. 5, 2020 in Melbourne. She was born Nov. 28, 1928 in Ray City, Ga., to Amion William and Lola Bostick Dedge. Her family…
Susan Williams Paine Rosenbaum
Susan Williams Paine Rosenbaum, 75 of Live Oak, Fla., passed away from COVID-19 and Pneumonia on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Susan was born in Atlanta, Ga., on Oct. 13, 1945, to Charles…
Dewayne Peacock
Dewayne Peacock, age 64, of Jennings, Fla., passed away on Nov. 26, 2020 at his home. Dewayne was married to the love of his life, Wanda Bennett Peacock for 47 years. The…
Marie Scaff Goolsby
Marie Scaff Goolsby, age 86, of Jasper, Fla.,passed away at home on Dec. 9, 2020. Marie was born Sept. 4, 1934 to the late Stafford and Elsie Scaff. As the matriarch of…
Thomas Alexander Reynolds
Thomas Alexander Reynolds, age 75, of Jennings, Fla., passed away at his home on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Tom was born in Winter Haven, Fla., on March 16, 1945 where he made…