Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced that former University of Florida Institute of Agriculture and Food Sciences (UF/IFAS) Agricultural Assistant Michael Tucker will lead the county’s Emergency…
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Suwannee awarded $38 million in grant funding
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 18, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a total of $311 million in awards to improve infrastructure across 37 Florida communities, including Suwannee County and the City of…
Foodway theft results in arrests of three former employees
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Jasper Foodway was recently victim to a theft ring allegedly led by three former employees of the store. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrest report,…
Wellborn Masonic Lodge honors Henderson-Scheu as first Community Builder Award winner
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Wellborn Masonic Lodge recently honored Suwannee County Emergency Management Director Heather Henderson- Scheu by presenting the inaugural Community Builder Award. On Monday, Dec. 8, members of the Wellborn…
HCSO takes stand against animal abuse
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is taking a stand against animal abuse by unveiling a new yard sign that will be placed in suspects’ yards after an arrest. The…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
10th Annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game coming soon
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Dec. 26, and Saturday, Dec. 27, the community will join together to honor the memory of Suwannee Middle School Coach Steve Claffey, who passed away from colon…
Hornets defeat Trojans during two soccer matches
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Dec. 12, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted the Hamilton County High School Trojans for two soccer showdowns, one between the girls teams and one between the…
Writers Ink to host short story contest
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org Writers Ink, a local writing class that meets at the Live Oak Public Library, is hosting a short story writing contest for all high school students in Hamilton, Lafayette…
Florida legislation provides opportunity to keep school start times the same
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org In 2023, Florida legislation passed a law requiring middle schools to start no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. The law…
Hamilton County High School student passes CNA licensing exam
Tiffany Quintero Contributor The Hamilton County School District is proud of Elijah Devore, a Hamilton County High School student who took his certified nursing assistant (CNA) licensing exam on Tuesday, Dec. 2,…
Lafayette County Homeschool Co-Op brings fairy-tale justice to Judge Jackson’s courtroom
Mireya Burak Contributor The Lafayette County Homeschool Co-Op brought excitement and education together with a full mock trial held in Judge Jackson’s courtroom on Friday, Nov. 21. The case, State of Florida…
Remembering Suwannee: Old Advertisements for Suwannee County
Eric Musgrove, County Historian It is very fascinating to read newspaper articles prior to airplanes, fax machines, computers and other more modern conveniences.antique methods of passing information, information still spread from coast…
Suwannee County Historical Commission receives Branford Women’s Club tablecloth
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee County Historical Commission made strides in preserving the history of the Branford Women’s Club following its closure in 2021. When the club closed its doors to the…
“Line Dance King” Set to Headline Rhythm and Feast Festival in White Springs
Jason Futch reporter2@riverbendnews.org The “Cupid Shuffle” has been a dance craze throughout the nation and around the world since it was introduced to audiences in 2006. When the music hits, people stop…
Branford Greenway glows with Light Up Ceremony
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Residents and visitors filled the Greenway in Branford on Thursday, Dec. 4, for a special Light Up Ceremony presented by Branford 4-H. As soon as the sun fell below…
Step into good health and step up for Suwannee
Kim Griffin Contributor As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to reconnect with the outdoors and rediscover the powerful benefits of moving our bodies in nature. Outdoor exercise offers…