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…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
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…
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…
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…
A sad course of events
I am continually stunned by the crimes committed against the working class and the elderly. Let me be clear: all crime is atrocious. But there is a particular cruelty in targeting those…
Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary Micro Pet Food Pantries installed throughout region
Jason Futch [email protected] The Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary has been installing Micro Pet Food Pantries through its Suwannee Animal Ambassadors, Volunteers and Educators (S.A.V.E.) program. The sanctuary has provided a regional…
Suwannee County School District announces winners of annual Spelling Bee
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County School District announced the winners of the Suwannee County Spelling Bee, which took place on Thursday, Feb. 5. The contest was open to students at elementary…
Florida Run for the Fallen visits Suwannee County
Jason Futch [email protected] All gave some, and some gave all. For those who gave their all, the men and women with the Florida Run for the Fallen remembered them as they…
Buccaneers celebrate seniors with weekend game
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Branford High School Buccaneers girls basketball team hosted the Union County Fightin’ Tigers for a weekend showdown. While the girls were the only team competing that evening, the boys team was also present for another…
Third District American Legion Riders to hold bike presentation on Feb. 14
Danny Federico [email protected] American Legion Riders from all over District 3 will converge on Post 291 this weekend in Steinhatchee, Fla., for the Fourth Annual American Legion District 3 Riders Bike Presentation….
Saddle up for the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch’s 68th anniversary
Danny Federico [email protected] The Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch will celebrate its 68th anniversary with its annual Open House and Horse Show from Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Jim…
Suwannee County Commissioners to rebid courthouse dome repairs
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting opened with approval of minutes from the previous meeting, followed by a call for public comment. Paul Snipes addressed the board, stating he…
Water First North Florida brings hope and concerns to drought-stricken Suwannee River Basin
Jason Futch [email protected] Water First North Florida is an upcoming project aimed at bringing relief to the drought-stricken Suwannee River Basin by pumping water from the St. Johns River. The project is…
Counties come together to celebrate Rural Counties Day
Jason Futch [email protected] Rural counties throughout Florida had the opportunity to take part in Rural Counties Day at the Florida State Capitol. From spotlighting Hamilton County’s growth to the Lafayette County Chamber…