Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners gathered together alongside residents and project donors to officially reopen the 180th Street bridge over Little Creek River in McAlpin. Updates on…
Cornerstone Care Clinic celebrates grand opening
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Cornerstone Care Clinic celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Jan. 22, with a ribbon cutting. Joey Chamberlain, co-founder of Cornerstone Care Clinic, was joined by family, residents, staff and…
Branford’s Badcock Home Furniture and More ranked #5 in the nation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Last week, Andy Johnston and his wife, Lori, the owners of multiple Badcock Home Furniture and More stores in Northeast Florida, visited the Branford location to congratulate the staff…
Buccaneers’ soccer teams shine on Senior Night
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.co On Thursday, Jan. 18, the Branford Buccaneers soccer teams stepped onto the field to face off against the Dixie County Bears. In addition to a thrilling night of soccer,…
Night of honor and victory Hornets triumph
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Lafayette Hornets soccer teams had a showdown with their neighborhood rivals, the Branford Bucanneers. On top of this, it was a night of honor…
Hornets celebrate end of golf season
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Jan. 15, the Lafayette High School Hornets’ golf team celebrated the end of their season with their annual banquet. The team, their families and the team’s sponsors…
Ward off the blues with blueberries
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It has been said that a good way to achieve a balanced diet is to “eat the rainbow.” Although that may sound like a Skittles commercial, the basic concept…
Knowing the signs of whooping cough
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. This can cause repeated coughing bouts that could last for two to three…
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and more!
Halie Wetheirngton reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is actually fairly true. Apples have several health benefits that can keep you from needing a visit…
Superintendent Wetherington-Zamora honored as NEFEC resiliency awardee
The North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) wrapped up its December Resiliency recognitions by selecting Hamilton County Superintendent Dorothy Lee Wetherington-Zamora as an awardee. During December, NEFEC spotlighted the resiliency trait…
Saturn app’s danger is out of this world
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@ gmail.com “Saturn” is the name of a popular social app, not just the planet. However, the Community Coalition Alliance (CCA) has voiced concerns over the lack of security in…
Nominations open for 2024 Ag Woman of the Year and Ag-Environmental Leadership Awards
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award and…
Mickey’s Movie Review: “The Blind” is an eye opener
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com For lovers of the hit series, “Duck Dynasty,” the newly released film about the early life of family patriarch Phil Robertson is a must see. If you are unfamiliar…
Celebrate, reflect and unite with Gethsemane Church of God in Christ’s Black History Celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In a celebration of culture, heritage and unity, Gethsemane Church of God in Christ’s youth department is set to host a Black History Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 11. The…
Suwannee History: West/Day Building
Eric Musgrove Contributor As I study old photographs of local buildings, I realize that many of the structures have been altered over the years. Even where I work at the Suwannee County…
Do you have unclaimed property?
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life is busy. We all have a lot going on, and it can be hard to keep track of things. Sometimes we cut ties, move cities and quit jobs…
Power in the paper
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A newspaper seems like a pretty simple thing – just a stack of folded up pages that winds up on your doorstep a couple times a week. But did…