Jason Futch [email protected] Lesley Fry has been involved in educating children in Suwannee County for decades. Her dedication to the county’s future earned her a position as the elected school board…
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Judge, Suwannee County Commissioners rule against Suwannee Iron Works & Fence
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Suwannee Iron Works & Fence was forced to close as two rulings compelled SIWF, owned by Ernesto Caparelli, to shut down until it complied with…
Judge Land rejects State Attorney’s plea deal in Bullock case
Jason Futch [email protected] On Monday, Sept. 8, Jason Bullock, owner of Apex Metal Building Systems, was set to take a plea deal being offered by the State Attorney’s Office for the Third…
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Christian Peterson [email protected] “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color,…
FDOT to review Howard Street sinkhole
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Department of Transportation is reviewing how a sinkhole developed on Howard Street, causing a closure of the highway near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak on Monday, Aug….
LOFD rescues man from tree
Jason Futch [email protected] A tree trimmer stuck in a tree on Tuesday, Aug. 26, prompted the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) to respond to the 200 block of Helvenston Avenue to perform…
Jennings becomes permanent base for Animal Control
Jason Futch [email protected] 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,…
Victims push back as Bullock prepares to change plea in fraud case
Jason Futch [email protected] A former business owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from more than 30 individuals and businesses is scheduled for a change of plea hearing on Monday, Sept. 8….
Hatch Park Community Center to host Branford library services during construction
Jason Futch [email protected] The Branford Public Library is undergoing new changes to its building in an effort to better serve the community. While the building is undergoing renovations, library services will be…
AbbasChild hosts BRAVE Books Story Hour at Live Oak Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] AbbasChild and the Live Oak Public Library teamed up to hold a BRAVE Books Story Hour event on Saturday, Aug. 16. It was held as part of a nation-wide…
Constitution Club to begin at Live Oak City Hall on Sept. 13
Jason Futch [email protected] Are you looking to learn more about the United States Constitution? Are you a parent looking to teach your child more about civics and patriotism? Then join the Constitution…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico [email protected] 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….
Elks Lodge extends helping hand to local food ministry
Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 continued its mission of assisting the community on Saturday, Aug. 23, with a hefty donation to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church food ministry. …
United Way of Suwannee Valley kicks off its 2025-26 campaign year
Jason Futch [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
Live Oak Elks Lodge donates $1,000 to VA Domiciliary culinary class
The Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 traveled to Lake City on Monday, Aug. 25, to present a check to the staff at the Veterans Affairs Domiciliary. According to Exalted Ruler Cathy Davis,…
“Where there’s a ‘Will,’ there’s a way!” The second annual Will Carpenter Memorial Swim-A-Thon is around the corner
Christian Peterson [email protected] “Will Carpenter was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer,” Carpenter’s mom Ashleigh Pitzer said. “ARMS affects about 20-25 percent of all rhabdomyosarcoma…