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….
Category: Community News
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…
Two dead following I-75 crash
Danny Federico [email protected] A two-vehicle accident that occurred early Sunday morning, Oct. 19, claimed the lives of two Illinois residents after their vehicle caught fire along Interstate 75 in Suwannee County. According…
Hamilton County Development Authority announces Jennings Dollar General nearing completion
HCDA Contributor On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced construction of a new Dollar General store in Jennings is nearing completion, marking continued retail growth and investment in…
Mayo CI places second in FDC K9 Tracking and Training Event
Florida Department of Corrections Contributor The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) proudly hosted the 2025 Statewide K9 Tracking and Training Event. This event serves as an advanced training and competition opportunity for…
SHS crowns royalty
Logan Bristol (left) and Miranda Ramsey (right) were named the Suwannee High School 2025 Homecoming King and Queen. Get the Wednesday, Nov. 5, edition of the Riverbend News for full coverage of…
Pregnancy Care Center hosts another successful 5k
Joyce Fullbright Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) recently hosted its annual 5k Walk/Run 4 Life. This provides an opportunity for the community to join together for a family friendly event and…
Town Talk: Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Community joins Vivid Visions to raise awareness of domestic violence
Jason Futch [email protected] The community came together at Heritage Park & Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 16, for a candlelight dinner put together by Vivid Visions, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing a temporary,…
Bikers on Parade Charity Ride coming in November
Jason Futch [email protected] Get ready to cruise, as American Hometown Veteran Assist, Inc., will be hosting its annual Bikers on Parade Charity Ride on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will honor Veterans…
“Death Cafe” comes to White Springs Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Public Library hosted its first “Death Cafe” on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Death Cafe is a nationwide movement to explore the topics of death and dying…
The Melody Toy Drive has already begun
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Christmas season is almost here. It may seem far away, but October is coming to a close, and there are barely two months until the biggest holiday of…