Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The Strawberry Festival has become a highlight in Suwannee County over the past few years. This year on Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26 it will begin its…
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Duke Energy customers can get a free tree for Arbor Day
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friday, Jan. 20, is Florida Arbor Day, a day that is marked by the planting of trees and emphasizing the need to care for trees as a way to…
Its time for the Lego club extravaganza
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Jan. 23 the Suwannee River Regional Library will be hosting the Lego Club Extravaganza. The event will last from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be…
Have some cake and eat it too
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette High School Drama Club (LHSDC) is preparing for their next show. However, to do so, there is a financial need. The LHSDC has come up with a…
“As long as I’m alive and breathing, John will have a voice” Suwannee Valley Unsolved brings local cold cases to light
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee Valley Unsolved is currently investigating the murders and disappearances of 41 individuals, 30 of which occurred in Columbia County and 11 of which occurred in Suwannee County. In…
American Legion Post 107 spreads holiday cheer with No Vet Alone Christmas dinner
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Many people enjoy spending the holidays with family; however, many people do not have family close by and often don’t even have a place to share a special meal…
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office nabs teen involved in Gainesville shooting
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office helped arrest a man involved in a shooting that paralyzed a man during a home invasion robbery in Gainesville, Fla….
FLHSMV announces new Florida specialty license plate
FLHSMV Contributor The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is pleased to announce that the Gadsden Flag specialty license plate has been delivered to tax collector offices and license…
Ten ways to get active and stay healthy in the new year
Kim Griffin Contributor Getting active is an essential part of staying healthy, but if the thought of “exercise” makes you cringe, then think of it in a different way. When you are…
Advancing youth showmanship skills
Erin Jones Contributor Showmanship is a skill 4-H members use to present their animals when exhibiting at the livestock shows. This is a skill that takes time, practice and patience to develop….
Garcia and Nunez win Branford Elementary School 4-H speech contest
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Dec. 12, Branford Elementary School (BES) held its highly anticipated annual Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest between the fourth and fifth grade classes. As the curtains were…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue welcomes new member
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) play an important role in our community by helping to save lives and property. They need to be prepared for any type of emergency that…
Hamilton high school collects donations for Toys for Tots
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The Toys for Tots program started in 1947 and has been running consistently every year since. In 1947, Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks was told by his wife,…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to host cold case event
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Jan. 9, the Suwannee River Regional Library, in conjunction with Suwannee Valley Unsolved, will host Cold Cases of the Suwannee Valley for the second time. The event…
SRE welcomes new School Resource Officer
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org A School Resource Officer is a specially trained, state-certified law enforcement officer who is assigned to schools during the academic year. The School Resource Officer Program creates a relationship…
Preen Acres provides a no-kill haven for homeless cats
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Preen Acres Cat Sanctuary is a no-kill, lifetime cat sanctuary for abandoned and homeless cats in Suwannee County and the surrounding North Florida area. The non-profit provides a safe…
Breakfast with Santa takes place in White Springs
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Stephen Foster Folk Cultural Center hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Nicole Williams organized and coordinated the event to spread joy to White…