Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, we were looking at the history of the World War II escort carrier U.S.S. Suwannee. The article ended with Suwannee and other Allied forces preparing for…
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Was the chip off the old block, or did it fall off the table?
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Some inventors have all the luck, while others aren’t even referred to by their correct names. Such is the case for George Speck, who is credited by many…
Remembering Suwannee: U.S.S. Suwannee, Part 3
Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, we continued the saga of the World War II escort carrier U.S.S. Suwannee. The article ended with Suwannee’s baptism of fire and entrance into the Pacific…
Honoring The Past and Inspiring The Future
The WCS Journalism Staff For 60 years, Westwood Christian School has impacted students through Christ-centered education, strong academics, and lasting traditions that continue to shape generations. In 1963, Westwood Baptist Church purchased…
Recognizing America’s deadliest conflicts
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Many civilians consider all military service personnel as heroes. However, ask any Veteran, regardless of their accomplishments, who deserves to be considered a hero, and their answers are…
Victor Lustig: Taking crime to new heights
Mickey Starling Riverbend News Few historical monuments stand out as much as the Eiffel Tower, which looms near the Seine River in Paris, France. At 984 feet high, it was the tallest…
Remembering Suwannee: U.S.S. Suwannee, Part 2
Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, we began discussing the World War II escort carrier U.S.S. Suwannee. The article ended with Suwannee’s abbreviated shakedown cruise and orders to enter the war zone…
Remembering Suwannee: U.S.S. Suwannee, Part 1
Eric Musgrove County Historian Suwannee County has always been committed to freedom and has furnished men and women to serve their country in every military conflict since before Florida was even a…
Remembering Suwannee: Live Oak businesses in 1906-1907
Eric Musgrove County Historian Although part of Suwannee County’s early history was lost when the Suwannee Democrat burned down in about 1904 and again in 1996, there are many snippets of life…
Nancy Wake: The “White Mouse” who stole the Nazis’ “cheese”
Mickey Starling [email protected] The accomplishments of women in our society have often been overlooked, though I hope that trend continues to diminish over time. Military exploits, especially, seem to be focused on…
Remembering Suwannee: Some interesting facts about Suwannee County, Part 3
As a historian, I find most of what I write about to be interesting, but I know not everyone shares this attitude. Today is the final part of a three-part series on…
Remembering Suwannee: Some interesting facts about Suwannee County, Part 2
Eric Musgrove County Historian This week, we will continue our look at some of the most interesting (to me, at least) points in Suwannee County’s history. These run the gambit of good,…
Remembering Suwannee: Some interesting facts about Suwannee County, Part 1
Eric Musgrove County Historian There is a wealth of history about Suwannee County that has been uncovered and documented over the years. I myself give regular public presentations on our history, and…
Joshua Norton: America’s first and only emperor
Mickey Starling [email protected] The history of America is full of details of how the nation avoided falling prey to dictators, despots and kings. But, nothing was said of emperors. Seizing upon this…
W.B. Howland celebrates 100 years of business and community service
Christian Peterson [email protected] The year was 1926 when W.B. Howland and his brother John Phillip Howland Jr., recognized the need for a small store in Live Oak. The business began by providing…
Liberty Tree dedication marks America 250 celebration at Heritage Park & Gardens
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lake City chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held an America250 Liberty Tree Dedication on Saturday, March 21, at Heritage Park & Gardens, bringing together…
The mother of music: Jean Cornett
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is one of the most well-known landmarks in Suwannee County, drawing thousands of visitors every year with its wide range of festivals and events for local musicians and…