Hamilton County Development Authority Contributor On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced that construction of the second phase of the Busy Bee redevelopment and expansion project is now…
Category: Community News
Farm Share to hold final food distribution of the year on Nov. 6
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee County residents will be able to receive free food assistance on Thursday, Nov. 6, during Farm Share’s final drive-through distribution of 2025. Five locations will be available throughout…
Community Church Leadership Misson hosts second Praise in the Park
Christian Peterson [email protected] Lafayette County may be small, but its local churches and faith-based ministries are very active. In fact, they like to join forces and work together to be involved in…
The importance of health literacy and rural communities
Kim Griffin Contributor During the month of October, we celebrate Health Literacy Month to highlight how understanding health information can help us live healthier lives. Health information simply means any knowledge or…
Dreams take flight at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico [email protected] Aviation enthusiasts of all ages gathered at the Suwannee County Airport on Saturday, Oct. 18, for Wings Over Suwannee. This free annual fly-in, hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association…
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce hosts dinner honoring local businesses
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner honoring local businesses on Thursday, Oct. 16, at The Glass & Canopy in Jennings. The event featured an open…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society to celebrate 40 years
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, located in Lee, will be celebrating 40 years of providing service to animals in North Florida. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is a limited…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 21 Tracy Hoopes, violation of probation, property crime, trespassing Oct. 23 Carlos Vasquez- Lopez, driving under the influence, moving traffic violation Oct. 26 Crystal Hampton, aggravated battery, battery …
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight- loss support group with two chapters that meet…
Rotary Club of Branford hears update from Branford Public Library Branch Manager
Danny Federico [email protected] The Rotary Club of Branford held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where members heard from Branford Public Library Branch Manager Donna Koon about ongoing improvements and services…
SVEC Touch-A-Truck is almost here
Christian Peterson [email protected] “See, touch, honk, explore.” Those words start appearing around Suwannee Countyduring the fall time. They always refer to the same thing: the annual Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Touch-A-Truck event….
United Way of Suwannee Valley offers plethora of volunteer opportunities
Christian Peterson [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) is continually working to support the local community. Sometimes that is through working with children to help them read, other times it’s…
The Wellborn Cornbread Festival is coming up
Christian Peterson [email protected] Fall and Halloween festivals are popping up left and right. Some are brand new, but others are staples of local communities. One of these annual traditions is the Wellborn…
Paychecks for Patriots coming to RIVEROAK
Jason Futch [email protected] CareerSource North Florida is hosting a “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair at RIVEROAK Technical College in Live Oak on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event…
Lafayette Caregivers Alliance hopes to help bring The Arc to Mayo
Jason Futch [email protected] The Lafayette Caregivers Alliance is hoping to bring The Arc to Mayo by hosting an informational night at the Lafayette UF/IFAS Extension Office on Monday, Nov. 3, at 6…
White Springs Pumpkin Patch a success
Jason Futch [email protected] On Saturday, Oct. 18, the White Springs Events Committee hosted a Pumpkin Patch at Veterans Park. The event was a huge success, with all pumpkins selling out. According to…
Correction
In the Wednesday, Oct. 22, edition of the Riverbend News, we ran an article about the No Kings Protest that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. The article…