Jason Futch [email protected] A silver lining has come for the owners of Suwannee Iron Works & Fence, as Hamilton County welcomed business owners Ernesto Caparelli and Stephen Douglas, with the full endorsement…
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Suwannee Commissioners bid farewell to County Administrator Greg Scott
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the last…
Churches partner to support families with After-School Camp
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school year is officially in full swing, and with that, parents are looking for help, especially in the afternoon. Those who work a nine-to-five, or any other strange…
Fun for the whole family: Kids’ Game Night set for Oct. 11
Christian Peterson [email protected] An often heard concern in the Suwannee Valley area is that there is little for kids to do. The good news is that there are many people out there…
Mayo Town Council gets ready for the holiday season
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Sept. 8, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Council amending the agenda to add two items: a discussion…
Lafayette County Commissioners look at EMS improvements
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board first approved the minutes from the previous meeting, then called…
Buccaneers and Hornets battle in a tight volleyball match
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for an intense volleyball showdown. The two teams have a long-standing, friendly rivalry, especially…
Rick Patrick [email protected] It was an evening in which one team would pick up its first win of the young 2025 football season when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys hosted…
Local artist shine at Artfest 25
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee River Regional Library is a popular place. It hosts a plethora of activities and events, helping educate adults and children alike all while promoting the love of…
Take “Center Stage” by sponsoring Hamilton County theatre
Christian Peterson [email protected] Hamilton County High School’s theatre troupe is working hard to bring the arts back into Hamilton County. Under the direction of Amber Jones, the program has been growing and…
Live Oak celebrates new Airbnb, “The 1923”
Riverbend News photo by Lucy Golub, September 8, 2025 Quinn and Cyndi Skierski celebrated the opening of their new Airbnb, “The 1923.” The event boasted local business owners, leaders, and the…
SCSO captures Georgia fugitives from justice
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested four Georgia fugitives between Monday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 5, on warrants relating to a series of burglaries committed in Blackshear,…
Dalton Tyre family honored as Hamilton County Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] During the Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Dinner in Hamilton County on Thursday, Sept. 4, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Hamilton (UF/IFAS) Hamilton County Extension…
County responds to Suwannee Iron Works suspension
Jason Futch [email protected] A week after Suwannee Iron Works & Fence (SIWF) was forced to close its doors temporarily due to standing judicial and County orders, Suwannee County Administrator Greg Scott responded…
“Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference to be held in Jennings
Jason Futch [email protected] The “Fruitful in Every Season” Women’s Conference is coming on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Corinth Christian Academy. The event centers on gathering for the common goal of worshiping Jesus…
Racing and fall fun: The Arc North Florida and Elks Lodge host dual events
Jason Futch [email protected] The Arc North Florida will be hosting its 27th Annual Lawn Mower Race at John Strayer’s Pro Arms in Live Oak, which will also be the site of a…
SCSO honored for assisting in May 2024 abduction rescue
Jason Futch [email protected] Seven deputies from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) were honored in Tallahassee on Monday, Sept. 8, as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) commemorated Florida Missing Children’s…