Tiffany Quintero Contributor The Hamilton County School District would like to extend its gratitude to its Hamilton County High School students and district staff who participated in Literacy Week by reading with…
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BBQ dinner fundraiser supports Reed family
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Last month, Mayo residents Corey and Amanda Reed lost their son in a car accident. As the family mourned, the community rallied around them to offer support. Working together, the community hosted multiple fundraising meals to help cover expenses associated with laying their son to…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor We ended our discussion last week talking about the First Seminole War, in which former slaves played an important role. This week, we continue our discussion of African American…
Third Annual Community Church Leadership Conference scheduled for Feb. 28 in Mayo
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Community Church Leadership Mission (CCLM) will host its Third Annual Community Church Leadership Conference on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Mayo. The theme for this year’s conference is “All…
The Hyssongs set to perform in Mayo on Feb. 22
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Bethel Creek Baptist Church invites the community to a free gospel concert featuring Southern Gospel trio The Hyssongs on Sunday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6 p.m. The concert is…
Hamilton Sheriff Brian Creech to speak at West Lake Church of God
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County Sheriff Brian Creech will be the guest speaker at West Lake Church of God on Wednesday, Feb. 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Sheriff Creech will share his…
Friends of Music Concert Series to provide a night of song
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributors The Friends of Music Concert Series will present its third concert of the season on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located…
Live Oak Elks Lodge uses $4k grant to assist 589 residents
Lori Watson Contributor Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 is pleased to announce that it used a $4,000 Beacon Grant to prepare 110 Christmas food baskets, each filled with non-perishable items and a…
Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste
Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department Contributor 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…
Keep your pivot in shape to conserve water and protect yields
Raymond Balaguer Contributor Center pivot irrigation systems are a major investment, and when they aren’t working properly, the costs can add up fast. Worn nozzles, pressure problems, clogged sprinklers or misaligned towers…
Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension to host Lunch & Learn program on heart health
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County UF/IFAS Extension will host a Lunch & Learn program focused on heart health on Friday, Feb. 27, in Jasper. The program will feature an interactive class…
Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition to host golf tournament
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition (HCAODPC) will host its 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, March 27. The tournament will take place at Francis Lake…
Lafayette County School Board approves utility easement for Town of Mayo
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Jan. 20, beginning by recognizing January’s Students of the Month. Each student was nominated by their teacher for their growth in…
Co-founder of the Madison County Carrier Mary Ellen Greene passes away
Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was…
Taylor County collision kills Branford woman, injures two others
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org A crash in Taylor County on Friday, Feb. 13, resulted in the death of a Branford woman, while a Branford man and a Perry man were taken to…
Fleming appointed to serve as District 2 Suwannee County Commissioner
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Feb. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Clyde Fleming to serve on the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, representing District 2. The appointment follows…
Fouchecourt appointed to White Springs Town Council as it sets public decorum rules
Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the White Springs Town Council held its regular meeting at Town Hall. During the meeting, the council welcomed a new member and set rules…