Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received several calls involving a blue Jeep with no tag being driven by a white male. A report was…
Honorable Kennith “Sonny” Scaff retires after 15 years of service
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org After serving for 15 years as the Third Judicial Circuit Judge in Hamilton County, Kennith “Sonny” Scaff has decided to step down, forgoing his remaining two years of elected…
Joseph Edward Egan
Joseph Edward Egan was born to Joseph M. Egan and Ruth Andrea Stone on Sept. 5, 1943, and passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. Egan served two years in the United…
How to obtain life-joy
What would you be willing to do in order to be so spiritually prosperous that others envy your relationship with God? To enjoy being alive – even when life isn’t fun? Jesus…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church hosts Coffee and Crafts
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Crafts benefit one’s mind, body and soul. When immersed in creating art, your mind can break away from pressing or distracting thoughts and focus on a task. This creates…
Local 4-Hers compete in Fourth Annual Quad County Chick Chain Show
Beth Moore, Madison UF/IFAS Contributor The Fourth Annual Quad County Chick Chain Show (formally known as the Madison County Chick Chain Show) is officially in the books! Way back in March of…
BES promotes tolerance
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Good character is a treasure at Branford Elementary School. Each month, the school picks a specific character trait to represent a good citizen. September’s character trait was responsibility. Students…
Suwannee Pineview students help with outdoor science lab
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee County, being a rural area is full of farmers. This has led to a healthy love for the outdoors and agriculture throughout the county’s schools. Starting as early…
Jeff Siegmeister sentenced to 40 months
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 18, former State Attorney for the third judicial circuit, Jeff Siegmeister, finally learned his fate after pleading guilty to four of the charges in his 12-charge…
Two tigers find sanctuary in Suwannee County
Grace McAlister reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Mystic Jungle Educational Facility is one of Live Oak’s unique, hidden treasures. The non-profit is owned by Vera and Mark Chaples, both native Floridians with a lifelong passion…
Helping Hands travel to Port Charlotte in wake of Hurricane Ian
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) from Live Oak, Branford and White Springs joined together with branches and wards from Lake City, Macclenny and Lake Butler…
Walk 4 Life raises awareness for pregnancy support
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…
Share love with your favorite recipes
Katherine Allen Contributor Cooking is a blast, especially when people enjoy the food you have prepared. When asked for a copy of your recipe, share safety along with the instructions. Research has…
White Springs author releases newest novel
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Local author Amanda Harris has announced the release of her latest work, “Hollow Harbor.” It is a novel set in coastal Maine over the course of a single summer…
Sally Chaires-Johnson
Sally Chaires-Johnson, a resident of Live Oak, Fla., passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Mrs. Sally Chaires-Johnson was born on April 23, 1931, in Live Oak, Fla. She is survived by…
Town Talk: Jasper goes “ale” out
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Hamilton County is growing and at the center of its growth is the city of Jasper. It was recently announced the Special Operations Forces Brewing Company (SOF) would be…
Live Oak man arrested after car chase
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Oct. 13, Deputy Larson Zimmerman with Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) was sent to a residence near 189th Road in Live Oak. The sheriff’s office had been…