Laura Young Riverbend News It’s graduation time, and students everywhere who have completed education programs are donning academic regalia and marching toward their diplomas to the stately tune of “Pomp and Circumstance.”…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Free fiber optics boot camp happening soon
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals looking to enter a high- demand field will have the chance to gain hands-on training through a free fiber optics boot camp. The one-week program will take place…
HCHS collecting donations for Echols County Wildlife relief
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News As wildfires continue to impact families and emergency crews in Echols County, students and staff at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) are stepping up to help their neighbors…
Mental health brunch to be hosted at Jasper Women’s Club
Christian Peterson [email protected] Mental health is an important part of everyone’s lives, and in Jasper, there is an upcoming brunch to talk about the importance of mental health. On Saturday, May 16,…
Hamilton County 4-H to host “Timeless Treasures” event for senior citizens
Danny Federico [email protected] Senior citizens in Hamilton County are invited to participate in “Timeless Treasures: Connecting Hearts Across Generations,” a community event organized by the Hamilton County 4-H youth. The event will…
Veterans invited to coffee and conversations with CareerSource
Danny Federico [email protected] On Thursday, May 14, area Veterans are invited to join CareerSource North Florida at the Hardee’s in Jasper, located at 1616 N.W. U.S. 41, for coffee and conversation during…
Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club hosting benefit ride on May 16
Danny Federico [email protected] Motorcycle enthusiasts from all facets of life are invited to participate in the Dreamride Benefit Ride on Saturday, May 16. Hosted by the Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club – Blackwater…
Community survey seeks input for downtown Jasper revitalization plan
Danny Federico [email protected] Community members are being asked to share their thoughts on the future of downtown Jasper as part of an effort to create a long-term revitalization plan for the area….
DOH- Hamilton issues rabies alert
DOH-Hamilton Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) is issuing a rabies alert in Hamilton County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in an unvaccinated pet cat…
Madison Hosts State Land Judging Competition
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Friday, March 27, the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District served as the host of the 68th Annual State Land Judging Competition. The event took place on Roland…
Registration open for Creation Arts Camp
Ady Hammock [email protected] Creation Arts Camp at Camp Suwannee, sponsored by The Village Church at Advent Christian, will be held from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. The camp will take…
Register now for FCA Leadership camp
Ady Hammock [email protected] Students who are members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties and want to be a part of their schools’ FCA leadership…
National Correctional Officer’s Week: Honoring the unsung heroes
Danny Federico [email protected] Correctional officers, much like dispatchers, are an important part of America’s justice system that get little recognition. These unsung heroes are tasked with a myriad of duties, all of…
Jail Report 4.28 – 5.4
Lafayette County April 28 Daniel Whitslar, out-of-county warrant May 2 Juvenile, battery, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession May 3 Byron Mitchell, two out-of-county warrant Hamilton County Arrest information for Hamilton County will…
The May/June Front Porch has arrived
Laura Young [email protected] It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed, and subscribers should…
United Way of Suwannee Valley welcomes Lindsey Covington as Board President for 2026-2027
Jennifer Anchors Contributor United Way of Suwannee Valley proudly announces the appointment of Lindsey Covington, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, as President of its Board of…
Tri-County day brings community together at Wayside Park
Our Community Cares Coalition Contributor On Saturday, April 25, Wayside Park in White Springs had over 100 families; youth and community leaders gathered for a vibrant and impactful Tri-County Day, celebrating unity across Columbia, Suwannee and Hamilton Counties. The…