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. …
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News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
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…
Curisin’ for a Cure Car Show offers a new way to support those in need
Christian Peterson [email protected] Before Will Carpenter tragically passed away, his mother, Ashleigh Pitzer, promised him that she would never forget him. She would tell his story forever and keep his name known….
Suwannee UF/IFAS announces Small and Beginner Grower Alliance
Christian Peterson [email protected] Are you the owner of a small farm? Did you just buy a new farm? Are you just beginning your farming career? Do you have a million questions about…
Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 100th Anniversary
Jodi Walters Contributor Just west of the City of Live Oak sits a little white church, rich in faith, history, and roots in its community. Originating in the early 1900s, Pine Level…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 18 Domingo Patishtan, driving while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19 John Williams, battery Hamilton County Aug. 18 Ryan Russell Wrye, drug possession Christian Daniel Carter, driving while license…
Hole-y moley, it’s a sinkhole!
Jason Futch [email protected] A sinkhole developed along U.S. Highway 90 East near Dowling Avenue in Live Oak late afternoon on Monday, Aug. 25, disrupting traffic until Tuesday morning, Aug. 26. According to…
“I want people to look at Alex and see Jesus.” Suwannee County mourns the loss of 19-year-old Alex Mabey
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Suwannee County suffered a tragic loss with the passing of 19-year-old Live Oak native Alex Mabey as a result of a car accident. According to…
Branford Majorettes looking for sponsors
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Branford High School Majorettes are getting ready for the season ahead. Part of getting ready is making sure the group is funded for the upcoming school year. One…
Suwannee County CERT seeking volunteers
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is seeking volunteers across the county to join its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT assists the community in times…
Riverbend News owner shares story before the Live Oak Rotary Club
Jason Futch [email protected] Five years after launching Riverbend News, Cheltsie Holbrook stood before the Live Oak Rotary Club on Monday, Aug. 11. Before the local Rotarians, Holbrook talked about the early beginnings…
The Arc North Florida celebrates first dance at Melody Church
Jason Futch [email protected] The Arc North Florida recently celebrated the individuals it serves with a luau-themed dance at Melody Church on Friday, July 18. The inaugural dance featured music and food,…
Suwannee Commissioners set to hear lawsuit at next meeting
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
16-year-old killed in Branford crash
Jason Futch [email protected] A Branford teen was killed on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 16, following a single-vehicle accident on a hay field near 79th Road and 274th Street. According to a…
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence faces closure due to code violations
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence is facing closure due to issues related to several violations, according to a report written by Suwannee County Code Enforcement Officer Robin Crespo. Despite the order, which…
Terry “Donell” Gwinn remembered as trailblazer for sustainable growth
Jason Futch [email protected] Terry “Donell” Gwinn was a bigger-than-life individual who made a name for himself in Suwannee County. Alongside his brothers, Clifford and the late Robert, Jr., Donell started Gwinn Brothers…