Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in style by hosting a gala on Saturday, Oct. 4, at…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Garner to continue as manager while attorney’s contract revised
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Three months into his term as the Interim Town Manager of White Springs, Lee Garner went to work to rebuild the trust of the local government following scrutiny from…
Hamilton County welcomes ESA Steel Services
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A silver lining has come for the owners of Suwannee Iron Works & Fence, as Hamilton County welcomed business owners Ernesto Caparelli and Stephen Douglas, with the full endorsement…
Take “Center Stage” by sponsoring Hamilton County theatre
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School’s theatre troupe is working hard to bring the arts back into Hamilton County. Under the direction of Amber Jones, the program has been growing and…
Dalton Tyre family honored as Hamilton County Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner in Hamilton County on Thursday, Sept. 4, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Hamilton (UF/IFAS) Hamilton County Extension…
“Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference to be held in Jennings
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The “Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference is coming on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Corinth Christian Academy. The event centers on gathering for the common goal of worshiping Jesus…
Jennings Town Council approves interlocal agreements
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Town of Jennings entered into an interlocal agreement with Hamilton County following an in-depth regular Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The first item discussed was an…
Going for the Gold: Bulldogs and Trojans join forces to raise awareness
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Friday, Sept. 19, is shaping up to be an interesting day. The Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs will host the Hamilton County High School Trojans for a football showdown….
Florida Retired Educators Association welcomes local teachers
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Florida Retirement System retirees, provides community service opportunities, and provides resources and information to help education…
EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs now available at Florida State Parks
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Several Florida State Parks (FSP) locations are now offering a convenient way for guests with mobility issues to get around with ease. The EcoRover all-terrain trackchairs are being…
Jennings becomes permanent base for Animal Control
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 1, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced on social media the permanent closure of the Jasper Animal Control facility. According to the social media post,…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Aug. 31, both New Harmony United Methodist Church in Live Oak and Jasper First United Methodist Church will welcome Miami native Gilbert Macias as their guest speaker….
United Way of Suwannee Valley kicks off its 2025-26 campaign year
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) officially launched its 2025-26 campaign year on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Glass & Canopy in Jennings with its annual Kickoff Breakfast….
Relay 4 Raven to be held at HCHS track in October
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Raven Merine is an eighth-grade science teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and was recently bestowed the title of the high school’s Teacher of the Year. “When you…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
From prison to ministry
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lanette Escobar found herself in a predicament in 2002, as a knock at her door resulted in her being greeted by U.S. Marshals. Though she had once helped others…
Local commissioners push for honest dialogue from Valdosta on sewage spills
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Commissioners from across North Florida converged at Valdosta City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 14, for a meeting of the Middle and Lower Suwannee River and Withlacoochee River Task Forces…