Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the annals of Suwannee County’s history, there are figures whose impact reverberates through time, shaping the fabric of our community. Among these luminaries stands Lily Dorothy Burbach Witherell,…
Hop into Easter fun with the Hamilton county Easter Egg Hunt!
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready, the Hamilton County Easter Egg Hunt is back and as egg-citing as ever! Hosted by Rickerson Legal, this egg-stravagaza promises a basketfull of fun for the whole…
Enjoy the outdoors during Florida Biking Month
SRWMD Contributor March is Florida Biking Month and the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of Florida’s spring weather and enjoy the great…
Homes that grow with us
Katherine Allen Contributor Why would you want to move in the middle of experiencing a life altering accident or illness? Most people wouldn’t. If you polled those around you, people would tell…
Author Spotlight: Tammy Mowry
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tammy Mowry was born in 1962, in San Diego, Calif. Eventually, her family made their way across the country to Ocala, where she graduated from Vanguard High School in…
“Lainey’s Journey” Hope in every smile
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “She is clothed with strength and dignity; and she laughs without fear of the future.” (Proverbs 31:25 NLT) Darbi and Markell Holtzclaw, lifelong residents of Branford and proud parents…
Kiwanians hear about summer program for area youth
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During their regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, the Madison Kiwanis Club had a program on a career exploration program offered by CareerSource North Florida. This program is open…
It’s tax season, baby! Do you need Volunteer Income Tax Assistance?
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Did you know? The Internal Revenue Services (IRS) offers VITA to tax payers at no cost in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties. To see if you qualify or obtain…
Honoring a Hometown Hero: Robert I. Ford’s remarkable journey
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the picturesque landscape of Suwannee County, amidst the whispering pines and gentle rivers, stands a man whose life reads like a saga of service, sacrifice and steadfast dedication….
Suwannee commissioners address concerns about illegal dumping
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, March 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes before…
Town of White Springs deliberates fiscal matters and law enforcement concerns
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Town of White Springs convened for its rescheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 19, with Mayor Anita Rivers presiding over the proceedings at Town Hall. The meeting, which began…
Lafayette County School Board honors exceptional students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19, the Lafayette County School Board celebrated the remarkable contributions of six individuals within the district. Each month, the district recognizes…
Letter to the Editor
The single most important right of the people is the right to be fairly and adequately represented in Congress and in their state legislatures. In 1961 Florida has a population of 5,243,000…
Cagle Grams: Trouble
“Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1 KJV). Someone said, “Don’t trouble trouble, until trouble troubles you.” That simply means that we…
Living God’s Way: Tongue, bit and rudder
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist What does a person’s tongue, a horse’s bit and a ship’s rudder have in common? Though small in size, they exert a great deal of control. James…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist Easter is the oldest and the most important holiday on the Christian calendar. It commemorates and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It gives us all hope, coined…
Flea Across Florida coming soon
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The organizers of Flea Across Florida are encouraging residents and businesses along US Highway 90 between Pensacola and Maclenny to “clean out your sheds, garages and closets” and prepare…