The Lafayette High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have proven their worth this year. Together, they have qualified for five different events at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga….
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Suwannee Crossing brings new business to Live Oak
A new construction site has broken ground at the intersection of US Highway 129 and Interstate 10, setting the stage for the arrival of a Starbucks shell building and sitework. The building…
The first line in the responder network
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Everyone knows in case of an emergency, one should dial 911. This short, three-digit phone number is how those in need get in contact with first responders. However, an…
Love INC receives First Federal Bank grant
Love INC Contributor Suwannee County’s Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) charity joyously received a much needed $4,500 grant from First Federal Bank. This grant was made available to Love…
Lafayette High School makes their mark at FBLA State Conference
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 24, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) began their march toward history by sending 31 LHS representatives to the State Conference….
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office burns old evidence
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 24, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) took evidence from closed cases out to the Hamilton County Landfill to be destroyed. The HCSO deputies met at…
DOH Lafayette and Suwannee reminds Floridians and tourists to be safe and healthy this spring break
DOH Suwannee and Lafayette Contributor In March, spring break season is in full swing in the Sunshine State, and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Lafayette and Suwannee Counties is providing…
Boys and Girls Club of Mayo to hold parent meeting
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, March 13, the Boys and Girls Club of Mayo will be holding a parent meeting. The meeting will be held at the Boys and Girls Club, located…
Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce celebrates 75 years
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce held its 75th Annual Gala. The evening was presented by First Federal Bank, and was an opportunity for Chamber…
We all need to become Master Gardeners for better mental health
Katherine Allen, UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension Contributor Walking past a vacant site with trash rustling in the breeze can make your heart beat a little faster. In addition to the surge of…
Coping with high food prices? Grow your own vegetables
Carolyn Saft, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County Contributor We all know that eating vegetables is good for our health, but lately it has been hard on our budgets. We have a couple of…
Spend a day at the farm
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Join the Suwannee County UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Department and Florida Dairy Farmers on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a free Family Day at the…
Meet Sid the sloth!
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Red light radiates from a heat lamp throughout the newest residence at the North Florida Wildlife Center (NFWC). It’s keeping the temperatures at a toasty 80-plus degrees, which is…
LEGO building competition can lead to career pathways
North Florida College Contributor On Monday, Jan. 23, young contestants of the Suwannee River Regional Library LEGO Club Extravaganza were in a competition to be the first to build, program and race…
Snapshot of the week
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Thank you to McAlpin resident Taylor Telson for sharing this photo. She writes, “Snapped a photo of these barn cats coming back from a hard day of sunbathing and…
Sheriff St. John attends 2023 Winter Sheriff’s Conference
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County Sheriff Sam St. John attended the 2023 Winter Sheriff’s Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. from Sunday, Jan. 22, to Wednesday, Jan. 25. The Sheriff’s Conference takes…
CareSource Foundation opens $400,000 funding competition for organizations supporting medically complex children
CareSource Foundation Contributor The CareSource Foundation announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10, that nonprofit organizations in Florida will soon be eligible for funding through the CareSource Foundation Grant Challenge. The CareSource Foundation Grant…