The Arc North Florida Contributor The Arc North Florida has completed a renovation of its Adult Day Training Center (ADT) kitchen and classrooms, thanks to a generous grant from First Federal Bank….
An alternative to window air-conditioning
Katherine Allen Contributor One of my friends recently installed a ductless air conditioner (AC) in a room they had built onto their home. I first saw them 20 years ago on a…
Hamilton County shooting suspect arrested
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Georgia woman was arrested by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 8:13 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, after deputies responded to a call in reference to a…
Lafayette school board looks at new human resource position
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It was business as usual on Tuesday, July 18, during the Lafayette County School Board’s regular meeting. Following the approval of a few changes to the agenda, the board…
Cagle grams: Mind reading
“Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off” (Psalm 139:2 KJV). God is Spirit and so is man. Man has a body with a brain into which…
State officials to visit RIVEROAK Technical College
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Aug. 7, Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason Shoaf will be paying a visit to RIVEROAK Technical College. Joining them will be Suwannee County School District Superintendent…
Marching to the beat of his drum
Lee Trawick reporter2@riverbendnews.org Wyatt Hudson-Lee will be returning to Columbia High School (CHS) in August with the prestigious experience of touring with the Seattle Cascades, a world class competitive junior drum and…
Hamilton County to host book bag giveaway drive-through this Saturday
Alexa Duarte: reporter1@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County is hosting a book bag giveaway via drive-through style for their students on Saturday, July 29. The event will be located at the Courthouse Annex, located at…
Are your plants harming your pets?
Alexa Duarte: reporter1@riverbendnews.org Did you know there are some plants that are poisonous or toxic to your pets? A few poisonous plants include: daffodil, castor bean, Easter lily, sago palm, star gazer…
Top rated Bible apps to download on your cell phone
Leah Androski: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com There are many different Bible apps on the Apple and Google Play stores. Here are some top choices of Bible apps to try out depending on one’s preferences on…
Operation Sting is in full swing
Lee Trawick: reporter2@riverbendnews.org Operation Sting is an annual event put on by several churches throughout Lafayette County. This year is no different, as Operation Sting 24, is in full effect. Pastor Jeremy…
Lafayette 4H explores through summer camp events
Christian Peterson: reporter@riverbendnews.org Throughout the summer time, the UF-IFAS Extension Lafayette County 4H hold different summer camps. Each week they have a different focus for different ages. Each week includes different events…
Trey Galbraith named 4-H Senator of the Year
Christian Peterson: Reporter@riverbendnews.org Trey Galbraith is about to enter his senior year at Lafayette High School. He is well known for his skills in golf, but what many do not know is…
Camp Connexion celebrates 15 years of summer fun
Lee Trawick: Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Each year, youth from all over the North Central Florida area converge on Pickett Lake for Camp Connexion. Over the last 15 years, hundreds of children have joined together…
Town of Branford discusses expansion of farmers’ market
Danny Federico: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11, the Branford Town Council discussed the possibility of expanding the Branford Farmers’ Market. Recently, resident Nancy Hendler and Councilwoman Stacey Griffith…
Youth book bundles available at a library near you
Alexa Duarte: Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Did you know the Suwannee River Regional Library System offers bundles of books to individuals of all ages based on their preferred genres? Setting up your own personalized bundle…
ReadingPals volunteers are so valuable to our kindergarten students
Jennifer Anchors: Contributor United Way’s ReadingPals program is an early literacy initiative focused on enlisting, training and engaging volunteer “reading coaches” to increase the number of students who read at grade level…