Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Aug. 10, a 61-year-old Live Oak man was driving his school bus on the first day of the new school year. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
RIVEROAK Technical College receives $4,000,000 from state funds
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Aug. 7, RIVEROAK Technical College, Suwannee County School District Superintendent Ted Roush and Suwannee County School Board members welcomed State Senator Corey Simon and State Representative Jason…
It’s time for fall ball, y’all!
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com What time is it? It’s time for fall ball! Once again, the Branford Babe Ruth League has opened registration for its fall baseball and softball season. The division your…
Trojans looking for volunteer football coaches
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Are you knowledgeable about football, and do you have experience coaching? The Hamilton Trojans’ football program is seeking community volunteer coaches to join Coach Chris Cook at the varsity…
Hamilton County holds back-to-school giveaway
Hannah Kolstad: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, July 29, the Hamilton County Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Coalition held a back-to-school giveaway, organized by Emily Lumpkin, Executive Director of the Coalition, at the Hamilton…
Lighthouse Christian Center hosting non-denomination Night of Worship
Christian Peterson: reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Aug. 12, Christ Central Youth Worship leaders Jared and Cora and the Youth Worship team will be partnering with Lighthouse Christian Center’s Army of Fire Youth for…
Family hero, Freckles, is rescued by Suwannee County’s bravest
Lee Trawick: reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, July 27, the Suwannee County Animal Shelter (SCAS) received a phone call about a dog falling into a sinkhole. Her name is Freckles, and she is a…
The Third Annual Callie Jordan Mission Fund 5k is here
Christian Peterson: reporter@riverbendnews.org Each year, the Suwannee Valley area joins forces to remember Callie Jordan, a 15-year-old from Sweetwater, Tenn., who was killed on a mission trip to Guadalajara. On July 2,…
From small town to world stage: LHS alumni represent Team USA in baton twirling championships
Lee Trawick: reporter2@riverbendnews.org Logan Lents (18) and Amelia Braswell (18) recently embarked on an unexpected journey with baton twirling. Both girls were raised in Lafayette County, not standing out as typical sports…
About Groundwire.net
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Groundwire.net is a website with the mission of bringing this generation to Christ. Whether that is by visiting their website, viewing one of their commercials while watching TV, or…
Visit National Parks free on Aug. 4
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act, the National Park system is offering free admission to its sites across the country on Friday, Aug. 4. Here in North…
Arrest made in December 2021 fatal wreck
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Lake City resident was arrested on Monday, July 24, on charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence (DUI) for a fatal accident in Hamilton County in…
Local newspapers win awards
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Although the primary focus of the local newspapers is not necessarily to win awards, but more so to bring the news to the readers in a complete, compelling, fair…
Get your bass in the boat after dark
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com While there’s never a really bad time to go fishing, the summer months can provide an opportune time to try your luck at catching the big one at night….
Is it ripe? How do I know?
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With summer gardens in maturity, some folks may be wondering when is it time to pick some of the more popular fruits and vegetables. Sometimes it’s easy to tell….
One Night worship event coming to Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com You are invited to One Night, a special worship event, on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., located at the Madison County High School gym. Organizers are expecting a…
Patrice’s School of Dance holds 43rd annual dance recital
Cheryl Byrd Contributor On Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m., Patrice’s School of Dance held it’s 43rd annual dance recital. The theme of the recital this year was “Dancing Through the Sunshine…