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…
Category: History
Local History regarding Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
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…
Bringing home the bacon: Suwannee 4-H Livestock Judging Team advances to nationals
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County 4-H Livestock Judging Team is officially headed to nationals after winning the state championship at the Florida State 4-H Livestock Contest on Saturday, April 11, at…
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…
Wildfire fight continues in Lafayette County swampland
Danny Federico [email protected] A wildfire that began as a 100-acre blaze in southern Lafayette County has since grown into a 2,200-acre firefighting operation deep within the Rawhide Sog and Mallory Swamp Wildlife…
FWC approves holistic management approach for spotted seatrout
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new management regions and regulations for spotted seatrout as a part of…
Madison Hosts State Land Judging Competition
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Friday, March 27, the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District served as the host of the 68th Annual State Land Judging Competition. The event took place on Roland…
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…
Paw-sitive Adoption Spotlight: Woody
Danny Federico [email protected] Woody, only 4-months-old, may be the last of his litter, but his story and spirit make him impossible to overlook. This sweet German Shorthaired Pointer mix puppy was bottle-fed…
Celestial events in May
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, May has some interesting activity in store. • For most of the month, Venus and Jupiter will be visible…
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…
Suwannee High FFA Annual Banquet scheduled for May 8
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school year is coming to a close, and with that comes the celebration of most of the extracurricular activities that go on throughout the school year. On Friday,…
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…