Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Engines will roar for a good cause on Friday, Oct. 25, as the American Legion Riders Chapter 107 hosts a Poker Run to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch….
Category: Community News
Carve diem: Show off your gourd-geous creations on Oct. 26
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you have a knack for pumpkin carving? Good news: Helping Hearts of Suwannee County has the perfect event for you to showcase your skills! The group will host…
Suwannee County Fly-In cleared for takeoff
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Look to the skies on Saturday, Oct. 18, as the Suwannee County Fly-In returns to the Suwannee County Airport (24J) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the…
Toadal Control Play Cafe opens its doors to Live Oak
Two years ago, Brittany and Ciekfried Muller moved from Virginia to settle in Florida, where they could provide a fresh start for their 12 children. The New York natives were initially looking…
Josiah Cook wins NEFLIN Member of the Year Award
At the Live Oak Public Library, visitors are familiar with Josiah Cook’s presence. Involved in numerous programs at the library that cater to teens and young adults, he leads an afterschool teen…
Celebrate your boss this Boss’s Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Oct. 16, workplaces around the world will celebrate Boss’s Day. The holiday was initially started by Patricia Bays Haroski in 1958. She worked for her father at…
No injuries reported in school bus crash
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at roughly 5 p.m., there was a minor accident near 77th Road and 162nd Terrace in Suwannee County. According to a report filed by the…
Town Talk: What is a dragline, and why do roads need to be closed for it?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Highway 41 in Hamilton County is scheduled to be closed for a dragline crossing. While this is not as common an occurrence in Suwannee and…
Accident results in death of Dowling Park woman
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Oct. 10, a two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 78-year-old Dowling Park woman. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately…
SHS wins $5k from T-Mobile
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee High School (SHS) recently won an extra bit of money that is going to be put back into school athletics. Earlier in 2025, SHS submitted its application to…
New women’s Bible study to launch in Branford
A new women’s Bible study group, called “Craving Community,” is launching in Branford this fall, offering local women an opportunity to connect, reflect and grow in faith together. The group will kick…
Community invited to participate in “Praise in the Park”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Churches and believers from across the region are invited to come together in fellowship during the upcoming “Praise in the Park” event, which will be held on Saturday, Oct….
Friends of Music concerts resume with The Lawson Trio
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor In 1996, Bill Poplin started a concert series in Lake City at First Presbyterian Church, where he served as Director of Music Ministries. He contacted Raymond Weiss…
“Celebrate Recovery” with Apostolic Lighthouse Church
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Human beings are incredibly resilient, but not invincible. One of the aspects of the human condition is that, sometimes, help is needed. Thankfully, humans are also intelligent and self-…
“Wear Purple Day” to shine light on domestic violence awareness
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is recognized nationwide as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Vivid Visions, Inc., the Suwannee County domestic violence shelter, is inviting the community to take part in raising awareness….
Poker Run to benefit domestic violence shelter
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Wheels of Man Suwannee Motorcycle Club is set to host a Poker Run on Saturday, Oct. 11, with proceeds benefiting Vivid Visions, Inc., the local domestic violence crisis…
“Charge into Safety” this year for Fire Prevention Week
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The week of Oct. 8 is celebrated nationally as Fire Prevention Week. It’s a time for families to come together and discuss how to prevent fires at home, as…