Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org Lafayette County has always had a beautiful courthouse, its crown being a large clocktower on the top. On Dec. 15, 2021 , the clock tower and dome were removed to…
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“Beyond the Polls” Happening this Thursday
Danny Federicoreporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you have questions for the people you’re voting for? Come to the first ever “Beyond the Polls” Political Forum hosted by Riverbend News to get all your answers! Meet…
Branford makes sparks fly for the
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org Branford celebrated Independence Day on Monday, July 4, with an explosive festival. Already expected to be larger than previous years, the event—organized by the Branford River Reunion Committee—lured plenty of…
Jasper native celebrates 100th birthday with community garden
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Winnie Baldwin turned 100-years-old on Monday, July 4. During the last 100 years, Baldwin has done many things; most important to her was being a wife for 62 years. Together,…
Beyond the Call of Duty honors the late Lonny Hempstead
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, July 2, Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Lonny Hempstead was honored by an organization called “Beyond the Call of Duty.” Beyond the Call of Duty is an organization based…
Jennings appoints new Mayor
Lee Trawickreporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, June 9, the Town of Jennings held its monthly meeting at City Hall, located at 1199 Hamilton Ave., in Jennings. In attendance were Mayor Samantha Prueter, Vice Mayor…
Staying “LoganStrong”
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org Logan Rodriguez is a five-year-old hit-and-run victim and has been in and out of the hospital fighting injuries. Rodriguez was riding his bike around 7 p.m. on Monday, April 4,…
The Arc provides an evening of “Dancing Under the Stars”
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org On Friday, June 17, The Arc North Florida, Inc., presented their first-ever Dancing Under the Stars prom-like experience for members of their programs. The event, held at Melody Christian Church,…
White Springs gambles with the law
Lee TrawickReporter2@riverbendnews.org vOn Tuesday, June 28, the White Springs Town Council convened for a special meeting with two items on the night’s agenda. Conducting the night’s meeting was town Mayor Anita Rivers….
Join Riverbend News “Beyond the Polls”
Danny FedericoReporter3@riverbendnews.org Do you have questions for the people you’re voting for? Come to the first ever “Beyond the Polls” Political Forum hosted by Riverbend News to get all your answers! Meet…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office to set up driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’sOfficeContributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Friday, July 1, until Friday, Sept. 30, in Hamilton County.Recognizing the…
Don’t let a hurricane ruin your vacation
Katherine Allen, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee Contributor Summertime is synonymous with beach vacations, cruises and family outings. It is also hurricane season. My very first vacation out of the U.S.A. additionally exposed me…
28th Annual Blueberry Festival kicks off summer with a burst of flavor
Danny Federico, Reporter3@riverbendnews.org Residents from all around the area flooded Andrew’s Square in downtown Wellborn on Saturday, June 4, for the 28th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival. This annual event aids in raising…
Working Capital Disaster Loan deadline approaching for small businesses affected by severe storms
U.S. Small Business Administration, Contributor The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Florida to apply for working capital loans before the Friday, June 24 deadline. The disaster loan program…
First Federal Bank celebrates 60th anniversary
Grace McAlister, Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, May 24, First Federal Bank employees and supporters donned their navy blue, gold and white apparel for a night of unity and celebration of the bank’s 60th…
Jasper Lions to host duck race
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, June 11, the Jasper Lions Club will be hosting the Historic Suwannee River Duck Race. The race will start at the Suwannee River Bridge on Highway 41…
 Introducing Suwanee Valley Electric’s newest trustee
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is a nonprofit electric cooperative that serves the Suwannee Valley. It is ran by a board of trustees who provide local governance, oversight and…