Danny Federico [email protected] The congregation of First Church of God in Live Oak will celebrate the church’s 95th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 26. Members invite the community to join them in worship…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Beulah Baptist Church to hold annual Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico [email protected] Beulah Baptist Church invites the community to attend its annual Homecoming celebration on Sunday, Oct. 26. Founded in 1897, Beulah Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of faith and…
White Springs Library to celebrate International Bat Week
Danny Federico [email protected] Are you “Batty About Bats?” Then you might enjoy this special educational program hosted by the White Springs Public Library! The event will take place at 2 p.m. on…
SVEC launches vetted residential contractor listing
SVEC Contributor Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is now accepting submissions from residential contractors for inclusion in its upcoming vetted residential contractor listing. The cooperative is seeking qualified professionals specializing in electric,…
Veterans Day Parade applications are open
Christian Peterson [email protected] As November creeps up, many are getting ready for the holiday season, and Veterans Day is right in the middle of the season. Part of getting ready for the…
Support those in need with a jar of peanut butter
Christian Peterson [email protected] The UF/IFAS Extension Office is ripe with activities to support the local agricultural community. It also works hard to help those in need around the community, which is the…
Live Oak Garden Club annual Fall Bazaar happening this weekend
Live Oak Garden Club Contributor All in the community are encouraged to mark their calendars for Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, for the Live Oak Garden Club’s Fall Bazaar. This…
“Whispers Behind the Walls” mixes fun and reality during mystery dinner
Jason Futch [email protected] Vivid Visions, Inc., held its first mystery dinner theater, called “Whispers Behind the Walls,” at Westwood Baptist Church on Friday, Oct. 3. The three-hour event showcased a murder mystery…
Helping Hearts seeking donations for Secret Santa charity
Christian Peterson [email protected] Helping Hearts of Suwannee County is always focused on helping those in need. Whether it be by supplying clothes, hygeine products, or even a shoulder to cry on, the…
Suwannee Showers in need of donations
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee County takes care of its own. That is abundantly clear when looking at all the ways the community gives back to the less fortunate. One of those charities…
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30…
Live Oak sees No Kings protest
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Oct. 18, a group of citizens formed a protest outside of the Suwannee County Courthouse. They were not the only gatherers, as the protests spanned across the…
Ellianos opens second location in Live Oak
Christian Peterson [email protected] Coffee is one of the biggest businesses in the entire world. Locally, in Live Oak, there are lots of coffee shops around the area. One with a unique twist…
Club America controversy in Suwannee County dispelled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Rumors have been circulating throughout Suwannee County and the surrounding area that Suwannee High School was refusing to allow a Club America chapter to begin. Club America is the…
Cast your vote for the 2025 Best of Riverbend awards
Danny Federico [email protected] To spotlight the area’s top local talent, businesses and service stars, Riverbend News is hosting its inaugural Best of Riverbend awards ceremony. Residents of Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties…
Continuance in Roldan case sparks protest and concerns at courthouse
Jason Futch [email protected] The Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary held another protest on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Suwannee County Courthouse, ahead of a hearing for Eric Ivan Roldan, who faces…
Florida men complete nonstop 242-mile paddle of the Suwannee River
Jason Futch [email protected] Those who have grown up around the Suwannee River are familiar with the natural beauty it brings to eight counties, from the state line to the little town of…