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Cards For Hospitalized Kids brings joy to those who need it most
Jason Futch [email protected] As a child, Illinois resident Jen Rubino was frequently in the hospital, undergoing over 20 surgeries due to bone and tissue disease. The newfound disease forced her to quit…
Elks Lodge extends helping hand to local food ministry
Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 continued its mission of assisting the community on Saturday, Aug. 23, with a hefty donation to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church food ministry. …
United Way of Suwannee Valley kicks off its 2025-26 campaign year
Jason Futch [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) officially launched its 2025-26 campaign year on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Glass & Canopy in Jennings with its annual Kickoff Breakfast….
Relay 4 Raven to be held at HCHS track in October
Jason Futch [email protected] Raven Merine is an eighth-grade science teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and was recently bestowed the title of the high school’s Teacher of the Year. “When you…
Live Oak Elks Lodge donates $1,000 to VA Domiciliary culinary class
The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 traveled to Lake City on Monday, Aug. 25, to present a check to the staff at the Veterans Affairs Domiciliary. According to Exalted Ruler Cathy Davis,…
“Where there’s a ‘Will,’ there’s a way!” The second annual Will Carpenter Memorial Swim-A-Thon is around the corner
Christian Peterson [email protected] “Will Carpenter was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer,” Carpenter’s mom Ashleigh Pitzer said. “ARMS affects about 20-25 percent of all rhabdomyosarcoma…
Curisin’ for a Cure Car Show offers a new way to support those in need
Christian Peterson [email protected] Before Will Carpenter tragically passed away, his mother, Ashleigh Pitzer, promised him that she would never forget him. She would tell his story forever and keep his name known….
Healthy living takes center stage at Lafayette County Resource Fair
Beverly Fountain Lafayette Department of Health The Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County invites residents to attend the Lafayette County Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The event will be…
Do you have a helpful heart?
Christian Peterson [email protected] Many people are aware of Helping Hearts of Suwannee County. Some have taken advantage of the Facebook group, receiving the help they needed to make it through the day,…
Planning tricks the professionals use
Wedding planning can be an exciting undertaking, but couples who have already walked down the aisle can attest that wedding planning also can be stressful. Ensuring all of the details are accurate…
How to find the perfect engagement ring
Ady Hammock [email protected] When you meet that special someone and plan on asking the big question, there’s one very important thing you need: a ring. An engagement ring is a symbol of…
Scam alert: AI generated voices used to bilk money
Kathy Egan [email protected] Don’t trust your ears. Remember, when someone is calling on the phone, you don’t really know who it is. A woman in the Tampa area was recently fooled when…
“I want people to look at Alex and see Jesus.” Suwannee County mourns the loss of 19-year-old Alex Mabey
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Suwannee County suffered a tragic loss with the passing of 19-year-old Live Oak native Alex Mabey as a result of a car accident. According to…
Palms Medical Group gives back during back-to-school season
Kyler Burke Contributor Back-to-school season is in full swing, and Palms Medical Group has stuffed, distributed and given out 600 backpacks to community members and various partnering community organizations throughout its 13-location…
Suwannee County CERT seeking volunteers
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers across the county to join its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT assists the community in times…
Riverbend News owner shares story before the Live Oak Rotary Club
Jason Futch [email protected] Five years after launching Riverbend News, Cheltsie Holbrook stood before the Live Oak Rotary Club on Monday, Aug. 11. Before the local Rotarians, Holbrook talked about the early beginnings…