Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Pregnancy Care Center hosted its annual 5k Run/Walk 4 Life. This event allowed people of all ages to actively demonstrate their support for the…
Winners of Alpha Gamma Gamma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi essay contest announced
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The Alpha Gamma Gamma chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity holds an essay contest every year. This year, contestants were required to write a 700 to 750 word…
SVEC announces Christmas card contest winners
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Each year, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) holds a Christmas card contest. Students from the elementary schools in the Suwannee Valley are invited to design their own Christmas card…
State’s $3 million Lawsuit Against Klausner placed on hold
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 8, Klausner Holding USA filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, pausing a lawsuit the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) filed against the company. In October of…
Driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 until Friday, March 31, 2023,…
Branford Town Clerk Donna Hardin announces retirement
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Branford Town Clerk Donna Hardin was presented with a plaque recognizing her retirement after 17 and a half years of service to the Branford community….
Missing Wellborn woman’s body possibly found in Hamilton County
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) investigators located the remains of a female just off Highway State Road 6 in Hamilton County. The SCSO is…
The Christmas story
James H. Cagle Contributor “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of…
Nutrien donates $150,000 to Hamilton County High School
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Nutrien announced a three-year partnership of $50,000 a year to support Hamilton County High School’s (HCHS) agriculture program. This partnership will provide students with educational…
Lady Bulldogs host Power of Christmas Invitational
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Dec. 16, the Suwannee High School Lady Bulldogs weightlifting team held its annual Power of Christmas Invitational. This event brings in a revenue of more than $50,000…
Suwannee residents learn about the World War II Pacific Theater of Action
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org 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….
Santa surprises Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Though the weather outside was frightful, residents of Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation were delighted to have received a visit from Santa Claus. Santa showed up at the nursing home…
Branford Christmas Festival spreads joy to the community
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org With Christmas right around the corner, the Town of Branford was excited to kick off its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 10. Attendees from all over gathered at…
Jimmy Norris appointed Chairman of North Florida Economic Development
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County resident Jimmy Norris has been the Director of the Suwannee County Economic Development (SCED) for more than four years. During this time, Norris has been the driving…
Danny Federico graduates from University of Central Florida
By Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Danny Federico is a Branford resident, however, her journey began in Tallahassee, Fla. She graduated from SAIL High School in 2015 and later attended Tallahassee Community College (TCC)…
Avoid debt this holiday season
Kim Griffin, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County Contributor The holidays are here and with it comes the sights, sounds and spending associated with this time of year! In fact, Americans are expected to…
Sadie Miller performs at the Orange Blossom Opry
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Branford’s rising country music star, Sadie Miller, has added another performance to her expanding resume. Just as with any other trade, every singer must put in the work, the…