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…
Do you know how much God loves you?
Years ago, I cuddled my one-year-old granddaughter. Looking into her sweet little face, I said, “Emma, do you know how much I love you?” Immediately, I sensed my heavenly Father asking me…
Collin Ruth found with 32 videos of child pornography
Christian Peterson reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Dec. 8 Collin Michael-Allen Adams Ruth of Mayo, was arrested on 32 counts of child pornography and on unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Roughly two…
Live Oak robbery suspect apprehended
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org Monte Deaundre Ellis, a 21-year-old Live Oak resident, was wanted by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in connection to several armed robberies that occurred Sunday, Dec. 4 in…
59-year-old Wellborn woman missing, foul play suspected
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Deborah “Debbie” Lanham, a 59-year-old Wellborn resident, formerly from Knoxville, Tenn., has officially been listed as missing as of Monday, Dec. 12, according to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office…
Join the Rotary Club of Branford for a Movie on the Suwannee
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Rotary Club of Branford is calling on its community to join together on the Suwannee River at Ivey Memorial Park on Saturday, Dec. 17, for the club’s first…
Mobile classroom visits Hamilton County Elementary School
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org In partnership with Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Nutrien’s Seed Survivor display, a plant nutrient classroom on wheels, visited Hamilton County Elementary School from Monday, Nov. 7 to Wednesday,…