Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Did you know that the pesky, time-consuming distraction device that we always have on our person can play an important role in saving our life? I’m talking about a…
Calling all artists! Live Oak Artists Guild announces Artfest 2024
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Artists Guild, Inc., in collaboration with the Suwannee River Regional Library, is set to present its 26th Annual Artfest, a juried fine arts exhibition. The event…
When urban growth seems inevitable, what is there to be done?
Raymond Balaguer Contributor Does urban development always look the same? Does economic growth imply that a small town needs to expand geographically in all directions? Are traffic jams and unbearable heat waves…
Guide for laundry stain removal
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever had a stubborn stain that just would not come out? Here are some hacks to use if you find your favorite shirt has a new stain. …
Veterans 4 Christ co-founder to speak at AMERICAN PATRIOTS August meeting
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Veterans 4 America was co-founded by Ed Beneda to encourage citizens to pray that the President and those in power will turn to God and do that which is…
Hamilton County 4-H hosts back to school kick-off party
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County 4-H is excited to announce their Back to School 4-H Club Kick-Off party. Students ages 5 to 18 are invited to come out and get familiar with…
Be safe around flood waters
Lisa Hayes Contributor In the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters…
Suwannee County Sheriff announces new deputy
Alexa Duarte reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, July 19, Sheriff Sam St. John swore in Anna Howard as a Deputy Sheriff for the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Howard said, after spending two years…
LCSO moves up to the next level of sheriff’s department
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently proved that it has stepped up its game. In a recent Facebook post, the office announced that it had reached level one…
Around the Banks
The year was 1993. I remember so much of it vividly for a number of reasons. It was the year I became principal at Central Hamilton Elementary in Jasper, Fla. I truly…
Live Oak man arrested for three counts of animal cruelty
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Aug. 3, deputies with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding possible animal cruelty near the intersection of 64th Street and 127th According to…
Woman charged with attempted homicide following 2023 alleged hit-and-run
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Aug. 26, 2023, law enforcement with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement responded to a reported hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian at 3548…
FHP investigating hit-and-run involving two Branford pedestrians
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is actively investigating an early morning hit-and-run that occurred on County Road 49, approximately a quarter of a mile north of US Highway 27…
Your hometown newspapers win awards
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Awards luncheon held in Orlando on Friday, July 26, Greene Publishing, Inc., ECB Publishing and the Riverbend News were recognized in several…
.50 Cal Coffee & Desserts recovers from Hurricane Debby
Alexa Duarte reporter.2riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Aug. 5, Hurricane Debby hit .50 Cal Coffee & Desserts. As a result of a window breaking, owners Tammy and Felix Menjivar suffered four inches of flooding…
Disaster relief efforts in Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties
Alexa Duarte reporter.2riverbendnews@gmail.com In response to Hurricane Debby’s widespread devastation, coordinated relief efforts are underway across Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties to support affected residents and businesses. Suwannee County has established multiple…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription waivers due to Hurricane Debby
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Defense Health Agency has announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 61 Florida counties; including Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison and Suwannee Counties; may receive emergency prescription refills due to Hurricane…