Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) announced RapidFiber is now available to all Hamilton County members on Tuesday, March 3, during the regular commissioners meeting. SVEC External Affairs Manager Katelyn…
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News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
White Springs Public Library seeking volunteers
Jason Futch [email protected] Do you have a knack for helping students succeed? The White Springs Public Library is seeking volunteer tutors and teachers for its upcoming Tutoring & Homework Help Group, which…
Lane closures expected this week
Danny Federico [email protected] The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers of the following road work impacts for the week of Saturday, Feb. 28, through Friday, March 6: Hamilton County: Daytime lane closures…
Sisterhood meetings aim to bring women together across Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] Women from churches throughout Hamilton County are invited to take part in quarterly Sisterhood meetings. The gatherings are open to women from all churches in the Hamilton County area…
New Hope Baptist Church to host free community Share Day
Danny Federico [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church in Jennings encourages the community to come out on Saturday, March 7, for Share Day. This event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11…
United Way annual Golf Tournament set for March 14 at Quail Heights
Danny Federico [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley will host its annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 14, at Quail Heights Country Club. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by…
Florida Department of Health Mobile Unit to visit Jennings Library
Danny Federico [email protected] Hamilton County residents will soon have the opportunity to receive essential health services they may not otherwise have access to. On Thursday, March 5, the Florida Department of Health…
Annual livestock show and sale coming soon
Danny Federico [email protected] It’s that time of year again – the annual Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale (SVYLSS) is gearing up to take place from Monday, March 23, through Friday,…
Beloved Hamilton County teacher remembered for strength and inspiration
Jason Futch [email protected] Students, teachers and community members alike are mourning the loss of beloved Hamilton County High School (HCHS) teacher Raven Merine, who passed away following a battle with breast cancer….
Thelma Boltin and the voices of old Florida
Jason Futch [email protected] Thelma Boltin carried the spirit of old Florida, sharing with people from near and far the folk stories from the Suwannee River to the tale of the Devil’s Millhopper…
17th Annual Stomp the Swamp happening March 7
UF CARD Constituency Board Contributor The UF CARD Constituency Board is excited to announce the 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness event, taking place at Ben Hill Griffin…
Hamilton County Community Church Coalition to host second meeting and community event
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Community Church Coalition (CCC) will be holding its second community meeting at St. Luke Freewill Baptist Church on Friday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. It is…
Florida Trail Fest coming to White Springs
Jason Futch [email protected] Get ready to hike! Join the Florida Trail Association for a weekend of celebrating the outdoors as it gears up for the Florida Trail Fest. The event will be…
Veterans honored at Sweets on Hatley during Valentine’s Day event
Jason Futch [email protected] It was a “sweet” day on Friday, Feb. 13, as Florida Youth Charitables, Inc. (FYC), in partnership with All Our Kidz, honored local Veterans during its Valentine’s with a…
National Public Schools Week: Shining a spotlight on the magic that happens every day in Hamilton County School District classrooms
Hamilton County School District Contributor National Public Schools Week, celebrated this year from Monday, Feb. 23, through Friday, Feb. 27, is a time to celebrate the incredible work happening every day in…
Casting the BALLOT of courage: Jeanette Udell
Jason Futch [email protected] The year was 1962. Just a few years before the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, a man named Sistrunk and his wife,…
North Florida College honors President’s List scholars for academic excellence
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) proudly recognizes students who earned placement on the Academic President’s List, the College’s highest scholastic honor, awarded to full-time students who achieve exceptional academic performance during…