Everyone knows first responders are the most important positions held by our community members. When you see those flashing lights, no matter the color, you know it’s another community hero doing their…
Six tips for fall gardening
At this point, summer vegetable crops have been harvested for the most part, so it’s time to gear up for fall planting! Now is the time to get your garden area ready…
Home sick home: indoor air quality issues
In Florida, where we utilize air conditioning to cool occupants and de-humidify the air, builders are encouraged to build tight homes. Many people assume that energy efficient homes that are tightly built…
“Come on people”
I just read the front page article titled, “Live Oak City Councilman accused of using profanity towards Councilwoman.” Perhaps it was mistitled. Because Linda Owens seems to think, by her own quoted…
David Arthur Young
David Arthur Young, 77, of Dowling Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Aug. 2, after a tenacious battle with cancer. Young is survived by his loving spouse, Suzanne…
Deborah K. Law
Deborah K. Law, 66, of White Springs and Lake City, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Ft. Benning, Ga. and had…
Marion Kirk Greek
Marion Kirk Greek, 61, of Panama City, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, July 15, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his…
Timothy Isaiah Hall
Timothy Isaiah Hall, 18-year-old TikTok influencer, passed from this life into his eternal life on Saturday, July 31, while spending the day with his fiancé and some close friends. Hall, also known…
Meet Major James P. Bertolino Dowling Park Man serving at the Pentagon
By Reverend Paul and Barbara Bertolino Contributor Major James Bertolino, a native of Haverhill, Mass., enlisted as a Multiple Launch Rocket System Crew member in 1992. His first assignment was with the…
Healthcare Hero: Shawnetta Jackson
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Riverbend News is proud to recognize Shawnetta Jackson as our healthcare hero for August. Jackson has been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the past 21 years and…
Players to watch in the upcoming 2021 varsity football season
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News The tri-county area is flooded with potential stars on the gridiron this upcoming 2021 varsity football season. With the names of Jaquez Moore, Colton Allen and Jhebari Martin…
“The Lord decided it” Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Live Oak
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Many of the most remarkable events in life happen upon us unexpectedly and many, one may assert, are by the creation of the Lord. Such is the case…
Tobacco barn goes up in flames
By Emerald G. Parsons Riverbend News On Sunday, Aug. 1, at approximately 6:25 p.m., the Lafayette County Fire Department (LCFD) was dispatched to 5247 CR 53, near Day, for a structure fire. Upon…
Suwannee County fire and solid waste taxes to rise
By Susan K. Lamb Riverbend News The Suwannee County Commission met on Wednesday, July 28, at Live Oak City Hall for a nearly five-hour workshop on next year’s tax assessments for county fire…
Around the Banks: Good comes from hard times
We have often heard the expression “No pain, no gain,” used in reference to increasing one’s physical fitness, meaning “one must push one’s self in order to become physically fit.” The same…
Healthy habits for the new school year
It’s that time of year again! In just a few weeks, children around the county will be heading back to school. Start your children off on the right track with these healthy…
Emerald’s Gem Box: My life has come full circle
Last week we, the Riverbend News, turned one year old. On July 29, 2020, our very first edition hit the streets in order to serve the residents of Suwannee County, Hamilton County…