Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org The Branford Rotary Club, in collaboration with Branford High School (BHS), will host its first annual Community Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12. The event will feature various food, trinket,…
SRRC annual Rodeo Parade fills Branford’s streets
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 22, Branford residents lined Main Street for the annual Suwannee River Riding Club (SRRC) Rodeo Parade. At 3 p.m., the shrill alarm of police sirens signaled…
Big Shoals State Forest expands with purchase of 142 acres
Alachua Conservation Trust Contributor Big Shoals State Forest will expand by 142 acres following a critical acquisition of land within the Florida Wildlife Corridor in Hamilton County. Alachua Conservation Trust worked with…
Living God’s way: Christians having God’s peace
To the Philippians, Paul wrote a very encouraging thank you note to a church family that was very close to him. At the end of the letter he gives some very simple…
Town Talk: Live Oak splash pad closes early
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org The splash pad at the First Federal Sportsplex has closed a few weeks early this season. Unfortunately, due to supply chain issues, Suwannee Parks and Recreation was unable to…
SCSO investigation leads to burglary arrest
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…