Christian Peterson [email protected] The holiday season is officially in full swing; Thanksgiving is nearing and many are already looking ahead to Christmas. Christmas is a highlight for many people, and for good…
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Recycle and reduce waste for the holidays
Metro Contributor The holiday season is a special time of year. Individuals often spend a little more on gifts, indulge a little more on rich foods and treats and make a concerted…
EAA 797 hosts BBQ fly-in
Danny Federico [email protected] On Saturday, Nov. 4, aviation enthusiasts and families flocked to the Suwannee County Airport for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 797’s BBQ fly-in/drive-in This annual event delivered a…
Show your Community Pride with 4-H
Christian Peterson [email protected] “Community Pride is a service learning program aimed to support 4-H members and clubs across the state in giving back to their communities,” the 4-H website states. This is…
SVEC’s Touch-A-Truck is just around the corner
Christian Peterson [email protected] “See, touch, honk and explore,” is the tagline that Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) always puts before one of its most popular events. Touch-A-Truck is happening on Saturday, Nov….
Suwannee Chamber awards businesses of the year
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 12, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business of the Year Banquet. It was held in the Suwannee County Coliseum and was sponsored…
NFREC hosts fall festival for students
Christian Peterson [email protected] Through the last week of October and the first week of November, the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center held a fall festival for students from around the…
Wellborn Cornbread Festival smashing success
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Wellborn Community Association hosted another fan favorite festival with the Wellborn Cornbread Festival. The fall season is full of chili cook-offs and fall festivals,…
Volunteers needed for Hamilton food pantry and clothes closet
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Hamilton County Community Resources and Second Harvest of the Big Bend recently held a grand opening of its food pantry and clothes closet on Wednesday, Nov. 1. While…
Your new community connection awaits!
Christian Peterson [email protected] MyLiveOak.org is a new website that is meant to be “your community connection to the Suwannee Valley.” The website acts as a business directory, allowing the public to search…
Unleashing the Truth Part 3: How is the Hamilton County government responding?
Christian Peterson [email protected] During Riverbend News’ continuing investigation into the incidents that occurred at the Hamilton County Animal Control facility late in October, the same question has arisen many times: What is…
Jasper welcomes new interim City Manager Mark Meyers
Christian Peterson [email protected] Mark Meyers was born in 1965, and graduated from St. Petersburg Catholic High School in St. Petersburg, Fla. After high school, he went to Florida State University. Upon completing…
Beloved coach Timothy Andrew May remembered for impactful legacy
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Monday, Nov. 6, Timothy Andrew May passed away as a result of health issues. May was the proud father of six children and a loving husband to Erica…
Two McAlpin farmers take home awards from Southeast Hay Contest
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Southeast Hay Contest (SEHC) has just finished its 19th year with entries from eight states. There were a total of 468 entries in…
SRWMD Hydrologic Conditions Report for September now available
SRWMD Contributor To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has released its Hydrologic…
Fitness fun for moms and babies available at Lafayette County Public Library
Danny Federico [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Lafayette County Public Library, in partnership with the Country Strong Gym of Mayo, hosted its first “Mommy and Me” fitness class. This class allows…
Get ready for a day of music, art and culture at the Heritage Festival
Danny Federico [email protected] The North Florida Heritage Festival, put on by the Suwannee River Regional Library, will be back on Saturday, Nov. 18. Held at Heritage Park and Gardens, located at 1004…