Jason Futch [email protected] At 98 years old, Elouise Smith Green has lived her life to the fullest. She once shared a conversation with President Harry Truman, taught school in New Jersey, and…
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Lafayette County Resource Fair held at Mayo Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) for Lafayette and Suwannee Counties hosted a Community Resource Fair at the Mayo Public Library to showcase available programs…
Florida Voices for Health pushes for stronger rural healthcare access
Jason Futch [email protected] In 2020, Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center in Lake City ceased operations. The closure was attributed to unsustainable financial losses and declining patient volume, leading to an agreement…
Property Fraud Alert available to Florida residents
Jason Futch [email protected] Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
Suwannee Chamber hosts Mix & Mingle at The Dixie Grill
Jason Futch [email protected] On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce held a Mix & Mingle event at The Dixie Grill in Live Oak. The Chamber hosts these events to…
Introducing Suwannee County School District’s 2025-26 student ambassadors
Jason Futch [email protected] At the beginning of the school year, the Suwannee County School District announced its two new student ambassadors. Senior Jon Weisner and junior Cooper Williams will be representing Branford…
Hamilton County teacher reflects on 29 years of serving students
Jason Futch [email protected] Leigh Ann Norris has spent the last 29 years serving students within the Hamilton County School District and has been recognized multiple times for her service. She loves teaching…
Keeping families safe with Vivid Visions, Inc.
Jason Futch [email protected] Many individuals impacted by domestic violence struggle to come forward, often due to fear, stigma or simply not knowing where to turn for help. Vivid Visions, Inc., seeks to…
Hamilton students suit up for science
Hamilton County High School students recently suited up in their scientist gear to dive into hands-on chemistry experiments. During these lessons, students explored reactions, tested hypotheses, and learned the building blocks of…
Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page named ninth president of NFC: Leading with purpose, inspired by community
NFC Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the North Florida College (NFC) Board of Trustees confirmed Wednesday, Oct. 1, as the official start of Dr. Jennifer Humbles Page’s presidency. An investiture for Dr….
Hornets celebrate Homecoming with dominating football win
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Sept. 19, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Zarephath Academy Eagles for a football showdown. The Hornets took an early lead in the first half of…
Get to know the Garretts, Suwannee County’s Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] During the Suwannee County Farm Bureau’s annual dinner on Thursday, Sept. 18, Joseph Garrett and his wife, Katie, were honored as the 2025 Suwannee County Farm Family of the…
Avoid getting stuck with sandspurs
Carolyn Saft Contributor Prevention is worth a ton of cure when it comes to keeping sandspurs (also known as sandburs or grassburs) out of your yard. Sandspurs are weeds that lie low…
Small Business Resource Fair set for Oct. 7 in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local entrepreneurs and business owners to attend a free Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to…
Daughters of the American Revolution honor fire and police departments
After attending the Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Lake City Fire Department, Jane McClelland, Chapter Regent of Edward Rutledge Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Ann Thrasher, Chapter Second…
VFW Post 8095 to host First Responders Day celebration in Jasper
Danny Federico [email protected] Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8095 is set to honor local heroes with a special First Responders Day event on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. The evening…
Pioneer Day Art Show is “Bringing Back the Pioneer Spirit”
Danny Federico [email protected] Local artists and crafters of all ages are invited to showcase their creativity at the 2025 Pioneer Day Art Show on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2…