AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Join the AMERICAN PATRIOTS on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to hear nationally renowned conservative author, Loren Stivack. Relying on his keen wit and sense…
Category: Community News
Support Hamilton County 4-H through the Community Rewards Program
Danny Federico [email protected] In a bid to enhance outdoor education initiatives, Hamilton County 4-H is rallying community support to raise funds for an outdoor education station. First Federal Bank has stepped up…
Unlock your potential with the Live Oak Library’s writer’s conference
Danny Federico [email protected] Calling all writers, avid readers and literature enthusiasts! The much-anticipated “For the Love of Books Writer’s Conference” is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 1 p.m….
Inaugural All Aboard Festival a big hit
Danny Federico [email protected] On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Suwannee Festivals Committee held its first ever All Aboard Festival. The festivities were situated right at the old Atlantic Coast Line Freight Station, now…
Donations needed for Buccaneer cake auction
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail. com Calling all bakers, novice or expert! Branford’s baseball and softball teams need your goodies for the cake auction happening at Fan Day on Saturday, Feb. 17. Your sweet…
How’s your heart health?
Bea Coker [email protected] The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension will host a Lunch and Learn workshop on Friday, Feb. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at Hamilton County High School, located at 1143…
Florida “Run for the Fallen” will pass through Suwannee County Feb. 11
Laura Young [email protected] On Friday, Feb. 9, a team of more than 20 marathon-trained athletes will embark on a 176-mile, three-day journey from Tallahassee to Jacksonville to honor every service member with…
Gethsemane Church to offer free health and wellness breakfast
Danny Federico [email protected] In partnership with the Florida Department of Health and the UF/IFAS Suwannee Extension, the Gethsemane Church of God in Christ will be offering a free health and wellness breakfast….
What consumers can do to support local farmers
Metro Contributor Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that…
Alachua County Solid Waste and Resource Recovery
The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor a FREE “Toxic Round-Up” collection event to properly dispose…
The Poison Squad made our food safer to eat!
Katherine Allen Contributor “If ever you should visit the Smithsonian Institute, Look out that Professor Wiley doesn’t make you a recruit. He’s got a lot of fellows there that tell him how…
Lafayette natives Ricky and Louisa Lyons to be inducted into Florida FFA Hall of Fame
Danny Federico [email protected] In the heart of Lafayette County, two exceptional individuals, Ricky and Louisa Lyons, have left an indelible mark on the landscape of agriculture education and the Florida FFA. Their…
New storage building business opening
Rick Patrick [email protected] A new storage building business with Live Oak ties will soon be open in Madison. Stor-Mor will open on Friday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Then,…
Show off your sweet moves with Jasper Danceology’s Valentine’s Dance
Danny Federico [email protected] Jasper Danceology is thrilled to announce its upcoming Valentine’s Dance, a delightful event perfect for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Taking place from 6 p.m. to 8…
First Community Street Sale of 2024 happening Feb. 10
Danny Federico [email protected] Mark your calendars, the first Community Street Sale of 2024 will be taking place in White Springs on Saturday, Feb. 10. Vendors are encouraged to set up and display…
Do you have unclaimed property?
Heather Ainsley [email protected] Life is busy. We all have a lot going on, and it can be hard to keep track of things. Sometimes we cut ties, move cities and quit jobs…
Power in the paper
Heather Ainsley [email protected] A newspaper seems like a pretty simple thing – just a stack of folded up pages that winds up on your doorstep a couple times a week. But did…