Laura Young [email protected] Winter recipes often include dried fruits, and none is tastier in my opinion than the bright, slightly fuzzy apricot. Fresh apricots are also seen in grocery stores this time…
Category: History
Local History regarding Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Railroad History event to take place at Suwannee Museum
Grace McAlister [email protected] Railroad History in Suwannee County is a free event where county historian, Eric Musgrove, will delve into the rich history of Suwannee County’s historic railroads. Musgrove was the 1996…
Santa settles down at the Suwannee Historical Commission
Christian Peterson [email protected] Early in the month of December, the Suwannee County Historical Commission and Museum received a special donation from Marilyn Clark Daughtry. Daughtry donated a statue of Santa Clause riding…
Suwannee residents learn about the World War II Pacific Theater of Action
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Suwannee County Historical Commission and Museum hosted a World War II Pacific Theater of Action event, which was part of the museum’s events program….
Developing lawful, resilient and productive citizens: A small history of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches are a unique but successful program run throughout the state of Florida. From its humble beginnings in Live Oak to a statewide program, the…
Time to remember the work of our farmers
Amy Croft Contributor Thanksgiving season is a time that many Americans gather with their families and reflect upon many blessings. One of those blessings is a nutritious and diverse food supply produced…
Back to school: then and now
Mickey [email protected] As kids all over the country are returning to school, many don’t know how good they have it. Today, most kids ride a bus to school or catch a ride…
The journey from train station to museum
Christian [email protected] The center of Live Oak was originally located at the intersection of Houston and Conner Streets. It was next to a railroad station that had been built in 1861. However,…
The legen-dairy cows of White Oak
Lee [email protected] White Oak Dairy in Lafayette County was established in 2002 by Jody and JoAnn Sullivan, Ryan and Ashley Sullivan, and Jared and Kelli Moseley. White Oak Dairy opened with 100…
Scallop season officially opens
Danny Federico, [email protected] The dates for bay scallop season on the Gulf Coast have been announced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The season varies depending on the section…
Lafayette FFA teams climb the ranks
Chad Lyons Contributor Livestock team finishes third The 2022 Florida FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) State Finals took place at the Horse Teaching Unit on the campus of the University…
Does growing your own veggies encourage more vegetable consumption?
Carolyn Saft, Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension Contributor We are nearing the end of freezing cold snaps and many gardeners are anxious to get their plants in the ground if they haven’t already….
Blazing the trail for today’s healthcare, Honoring Women’s History Month
Danny Federico [email protected] Women’s History Month is upon us once more. This is the time to honor and recognize the important moments in history that advanced women’s rights, as well as advocates…
Allison Acres, a decade of organic farming
Lee Trawick [email protected] Tucked away atop the rolling hills of the rural community of Pinetta in Madison County is a 218-acre organic farm that is more than meets the eye. Allison Acres…
National FFA Week: Brent Long’s journey to greatness
Christian Peterson [email protected] Brent Long was born on May 30, 2002, in Gainesville, Fla.,and grew up on a small farm in Live Oak, cultivating a love for agriculture. He graduated from Suwannee…
Life lessons from the livestock show
Katie Jones Contributor We’ve reached that time of year in Florida when livestock shows are happening almost every week. Most of the youth participants won’t choose livestock production as a career. So,…
Celebrating Black History Month with Florida Memorial University
Christian Peterson [email protected] Florida Memorial University is a staple of Florida and, more specifically Suwannee County. Florida Memorial University is a private, coeducational Baptist affiliated academy, one of the oldest academic centers…