Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, April 23, Suwannee High School (SHS) hosted its Second Annual Academic Signing Day. The event was held to honor and recognize students who will attend a four-year…
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Madison Hosts State Land Judging Competition
Rick Patrick editor@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 27, the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District served as the host of the 68th Annual State Land Judging Competition. The event took place on Roland…
Registration open for Creation Arts Camp
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Creation Arts Camp at Camp Suwannee, sponsored by The Village Church at Advent Christian, will be held from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. The camp will take…
Register now for FCA Leadership camp
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org Students who are members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties and want to be a part of their schools’ FCA leadership…
National Correctional Officer’s Week: Honoring the unsung heroes
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Correctional officers, much like dispatchers, are an important part of America’s justice system that get little recognition. These unsung heroes are tasked with a myriad of duties, all of…
Paw-sitive Adoption Spotlight: Woody
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Woody, only 4-months-old, may be the last of his litter, but his story and spirit make him impossible to overlook. This sweet German Shorthaired Pointer mix puppy was bottle-fed…
Hearthstone Botanical Gardens set to host fun workshops
Ady Hammock editor@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee River Regional Library System will hold their Community Health Fair on Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Live Oak Public Library. At…
Jail Report 4.28 – 5.4
Lafayette County April 28 Daniel Whitslar, out-of-county warrant May 2 Juvenile, battery, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession May 3 Byron Mitchell, two out-of-county warrant Hamilton County Arrest information for Hamilton County will…
The May/June Front Porch has arrived
Laura Young editor@riverbendnews.org It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed, and subscribers should…
34th annual letter carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is May 9
Jennifer Anchors Contributor The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is celebrating the 34th anniversary of the “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive,” the largest one- day food drive in the country. United…
From ideas to action: Branford students shine at inaugural Civics Fair
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Branford High School (BHS) students stepped into the role of problem-solvers during the school’s inaugural Civics Fair on Thursday, April 23. Throughout the day, students presented ideas for improving…
Vote Stefan Blue for County Commissioner District 2
Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, District 2. As a lifelong resident of Suwannee County, I have dedicated my career to public…
Suwannee Fire Rescue welcomes new ladder truck
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, April 29, community members gathered at Station 4 in Dowling Park as Suwannee County Fire Rescue held a push- in and wash-down ceremony to celebrate the arrival…
Suwannee Valley honors Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org The late Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid passed away on Thursday, April 23, at 79- years-old. The longest serving sheriff in Florida history had his life remembered on Tuesday,…
Ground broken on new Hampton Inn & Suites in Live Oak
Danny Federico editor@riverbendnews.org Community leaders, developers and state officials gathered just behind Zaxby’s in Live Oak on Thursday, April 30, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Hampton Inn & Suites, officially…
United Way of Suwannee Valley welcomes Lindsey Covington as Board President for 2026-2027
Jennifer Anchors Contributor United Way of Suwannee Valley proudly announces the appointment of Lindsey Covington, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, as President of its Board of…
Hearthstone Botanical Gardens set to host fun workshops
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org Hearthstone Botanical Gardens is always working to help educate the public about gardening and agriculture and their contribution to the good of humanity. One way the garden does this is through workshops focused on different…