By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The 35th Annual Christmas on the Square is still on the calendar for the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce and registration is now open for vendors, according…
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Local 4-H Clover Bud Crowned Little Miss Agribusiness
Shawn Jackson The Mayo Clover Leaf Contributor Derby Quinn Sherrell, of Mayo, was recently crowned Little Miss Agribusiness. She is the 6-year-old daughter of Garth and Toni Sherrell. Derby enjoys raising 4-H…
VFW in Hamilton County recognized for their community service
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 in Hamilton County was recently recognized by the State of Florida for their excellence in community service. The members…
Business Spotlight: Outback Fence and Deck
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If you’ve traveled the scenic coastline of Northeast Florida recently, you probably have seen some of the expert craftsmanship of Outback Enterprises. Since 1999, David Plummer and his crew…
Fostering: The Mathews’
Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News In the United States alone, there are nearly 437,000 children in foster care. Roughly 30,000 of these foster youth age out of the system each year, without having…
Jasper coming to life with First Saturday Market Days
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The community is invited to come out on Saturday, Sept. 5, to Central Avenue on the first Saturday of each month for Jasper’s First Saturday Market Days…
Save a life: Donate blood
Rick Patrick Riverbend News Every two seconds of every day, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Maybe it’s a patient undergoing heart surgery. Maybe it’s a young child who…
The Dance Shop hosts 36th annual recital
Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News Thursday, July 2, girls and boys ages two and up took to the stage to showcase the ballet, tap, jazz, pointe and hip-hop skills they learned during their…
Former Councilor Bennie Thomas recognized for 36 years of service
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News The Live Oak City Council has a new representative for District 2 for the first time in over three decades. Bennie Thomas, longtime councilor and public servant…
Branford residents enjoy Fourth of July Celebration
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News Family and friends gathered at Hatch Park on Saturday, July 4 for the 39th Annual Branford River Reunion, which is a celebration of Independence Day. Guests enjoyed…