Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the Fifth of May and is an annual celebration held on May 5. The celebration is in honor of the Mexican victory over…
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Chipping in for charity
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ryan Donaldson Golf will host its Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, May 9, at the Suwannee Country Club, located at 7932 U.S. Highway 90 in Live Oak. This…
Hop to it! HCA Florida Suwannee hosts Easter Egg Scramble
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Easter weekend, families around the Suwannee Valley came out to enjoy a slew of festivities to celebrate the holiday. One location was HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency, which…
A tail of triumph: Sweetpea continues to make progress in recovery
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Sweetpea continues to make significant improvements nearly a month after being violently abused by a Live Oak man in March. During Sweetpea’s recovery, she had been housed at a…
Hamilton County Easter Egg hunt a success
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County’s Easter Egg Hunt was held at Jasper City Park on Saturday, April 12, and it was a huge success according to the event’s coordinator, Sheena Rickerson. “We…
Heat-tolerant plants for Suwannee County
Carolyn Saft Contributor Gardening in North Florida in the summertime is like being in an outdoor sauna. After a few minutes outside, you may be ready to let the weeds take over…
Community gathers for Day Community Center Opening
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Day Town recently celebrated the grand opening of its new community Center while holding a Community Health and Wellness Event. During the event, vendors from various organizations came out…
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new employees
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently welcomed three new additions to its growing team. Sheriff Brian Lamb welcomed two new deputies, Josh Bliebdrey and Josh Creech, as well…
Thank a Lineman who keep our Nation up & running
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Since 2013, April 18 has been the annual date set aside to honor hard-working linemen across the country. National Lineman Day should certainly be a special day for folks…
Branford Easter event sees egg-cellent turnout
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, April 5, to host an exciting morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. The gates opened at…
Highlighting mental health support during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
LSF Health Systems Contributor National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognized this year from Sunday, April 13, through Saturday, April 19, is a time to spotlight the true “first” responders. Every day, dispatchers…
Talk birdie to me
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com More than 120 golfers teed off under clear skies during the Rotary Club of Branford’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, March 1, at Quail Heights Country Club…
Chamber Gala held to recognize members and citizens
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Members of the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce came together on Saturday, March 8 for the annual Chamber Gala. The event was held at Camp Weed, with dinner served…
“Food Connects Us”: The importance of shared meals
Kim Griffin Contributor National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign that takes place in March that emphasizes the importance of nutrition in our daily lives. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” highlighted…
Building a more inclusive world on Autism Awareness Month
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com April is Autism Awareness Month, which is recognized around the world as a time to understand the importance of accepting and supporting those on the autistic spectrum. Educational material…
Autism Awareness Month – Tommy Lee
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tommy Lee is a 12-year-old Live Oak resident with personal interests and hobbies. He’s an aspiring YouTube content creator who puts creative videos together to show his artistic side….
National Pet Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com National Pet Day falls on Friday, April 11, this year. It is a day set aside to honor and love pets a little bit more. While people love their…