Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you make homemade goods and sell them from your home? Do you know the maximum income you can earn each year selling from your home? Do you know…
Category: Community News
Hearthstone Gardens Scarecrow Festival happening soon
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 12, Hearthstone Gardens will be hosting its annual Scarecrow Festival from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. The day will be filled with family-friendly fun for everyone…
Hamilton County Farm Bureau Annual Dinner focuses on advocacy and mental health
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Farm Bureau held its Annual Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Jasper. The evening opened with a prayer, followed…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day happening Oct. 3
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 3, the annual Hamilton County Fair Events Day will take place at the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper. The day of activities will include a swine…
Three pups fostered at “Paws and Pages” event
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Animal Shelter partnered with the Branford Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a “Paws and Pages” adoption event. The three-hour event featured four pups who…
Families of cold case victims recognized at Suwannee Valley Unsolved’s inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Community members gathered for a solemn evening on Saturday, Sept. 14, as Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) hosted its inaugural Hope and Justice Dinner at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth…
Kinsey-Stringer-Bass family reunion this weekend
Ada Hill Contributor The families of Quinn and Lou Stringer Bass and Wesley and Fannie Bass invite you to our family reunion on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Fourth District Community Center,…
Food bank coming to Mayo
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Catholic Charities will host an Outreach Food Distribution in Lafayette County through its Florida Gateway Food Bank from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or while supplies last, at…
Food drive happening for those in need for the holidays
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the holidays right around the corner, everyone is starting to prepare for the many feasts they will be having. While some people are counting on how many guests…
Branford rodeo happening this weekend
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club is gearing up for its 68th Annual Rodeo, set to take place on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28. This year’s rodeo will…
Jasper proudly unveils its new fire truck tanker
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The entire City of Jasper is constantly working to better the town. As they move into the future, they are focused on growing the essential departments in their town,…
Mendy Sikes celebrates 200th career win as Buccaneers volleyball coach
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Branford High School volleyball coach Mendy Sikes reached a career milestone, collecting her 200th win in a 3-0 district match against the Dixie County Bears….
North Florida braces for extreme weather
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com While much still remains to be seen about Future Tropical Storm Helene, which has continued to take form in the Caribbean Sea, this much is certain: some very nasty…
State Fire Marshal supports Branford Volunteer Fire Department amid false allegations
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Town Council convened on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for its regular meeting, during which time the community received updates on various items. The meeting began with the approval…
JAIL REPORT
Lafayette County Sept. 9 Jennifer Mcelveen, driving under the influence, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession Sept. 13 Zachary Lonski, out-ofcounty warrant Andrew Padgett, two counts violation of probation Sept. 14 Thomas Ingram,…
Read Local program to showcase Suwannee Valley authors
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Valley area is home to many published authors, and a new initiative is aiming to bring these writers closer to local readers. Beginning in mid-September, Read Local…
26th Annual Lawnmower Race set for Sept. 21
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc North Florida, in partnership with The Elks Lodge #1165 of Live Oak, will present the 26th Annual North Florida Lawn Mower Race on Saturday, Sept. 21, from…