Eric Musgrove Contributor After the conclusion of the Second Seminole War in 1842, the area that is now Suwannee County, then part of Columbia County, experienced a great deal of growth. Without…
Harmonize with Grace Lutheran Church on March 11
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Immanuel Lutheran College choir from Eau Claire, Wis., is set to perform a mesmerizing concert on Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at…
Gethsemane Church to offer free health and wellness breakfast
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In partnership with the Florida Department of Health and the UF/IFAS Suwannee Extension, the Gethsemane Church of God in Christ will be offering a free health and wellness breakfast….
Enriching your flock: Improving the life of your backyard chickens
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Here in rural Jefferson County, there is much appeal to farm life and homesteading, and often the first step in the process of building a farm or homestead is…
What consumers can do to support local farmers
Metro Contributor Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that…
Wanted individuals captured in Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) successfully apprehended two wanted felons on Sunday, Jan. 28. Eighteen-year-old Preston Allen Baker, a Live Oak resident, had been on the run for…
One arrested in connection with robbery rampage
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, Jan. 31, at approximately 3:28 a.m., the Jiffy store at the intersection of US Highway 90 and Mitchell Road was robbed by three gunmen. According to a…
Alachua County Solid Waste and Resource Recovery
The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor a FREE “Toxic Round-Up” collection event to properly dispose…
The Poison Squad made our food safer to eat!
Katherine Allen Contributor “If ever you should visit the Smithsonian Institute, Look out that Professor Wiley doesn’t make you a recruit. He’s got a lot of fellows there that tell him how…
Lafayette natives Ricky and Louisa Lyons to be inducted into Florida FFA Hall of Fame
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the heart of Lafayette County, two exceptional individuals, Ricky and Louisa Lyons, have left an indelible mark on the landscape of agriculture education and the Florida FFA. Their…
New storage building business opening
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A new storage building business with Live Oak ties will soon be open in Madison. Stor-Mor will open on Friday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Then,…
Show off your sweet moves with Jasper Danceology’s Valentine’s Dance
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Jasper Danceology is thrilled to announce its upcoming Valentine’s Dance, a delightful event perfect for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Taking place from 6 p.m. to 8…
Living God’s way: A faith that works saves
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist After talking about the royal law, James instructs the brethren about their faith. He tells them that the only way their faith will save them is if…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist On Friday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, a beloved cousin and I visited several historic cemeteries and one historic church. We began with a delicious lunch at Fat Bellys…
First Community Street Sale of 2024 happening Feb. 10
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mark your calendars, the first Community Street Sale of 2024 will be taking place in White Springs on Saturday, Feb. 10. Vendors are encouraged to set up and display…
The things all homeowners forget (or just don’t know about!)
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com There are many things that you learn by being a homeowner that are not necessarily taught in grade school. Indeed, even by renting, a responsible resident will inevitably learn…
How to mow-tivate your lawn
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Yards, just about every home has one, and some are much larger than others. Some homeowners choose to decorate theirs lavishly with ornamental flowers, trees and shrubs, while others…