Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The number three seed Lafayette High School volleyball team traveled to Union County to face the number two seed Tigers in the first round of the Class 1A Region…
Ryan Donaldson qualifies for Regionals in solo season
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ryan Donaldson played solo all season for the Suwannee High School girls’ golf team. She even had to modify her schedule and play when possible in order to qualify…
Gavin Barnes advances to golf Regionals
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Oct. 23, the Branford High School boys golf team traveled to Quail Heights in Lake City to compete for the Class 1A District 3 Championships. Knowing they…
Hornets buzz into golf Regionals
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Oct. 23, the Lafayette High School golf team hosted the Class 1A District 3 Championships at Quail Heights Country Club in Lake City. Considered as the number…
Buccaneers clinch back-to-back District Championship titles
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School girls’ golf team was well-acquainted with the big stage of the Class 1A District 3 Championships. As the reigning champions, the Buccaneers knew they had…
Bulldogs seize District Championship title
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Oct. 23, the Suwannee High School golf team journeyed to Lake City with high hopes of winning the District Championships. Despite the tough competition they faced, the…
Springcrest Elementary student leaders treat local police
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Excitement filled the air at Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) in the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 4. Students were excited as they got to school that morning, as Principal Jennifer…
Unlocking the power of education with free tutoring
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, students face diverse challenges that can hinder their academic progress. Recognizing the importance of personalized assistance to help students overcome these hurdles, Tutor.com…
Branford High School Band to host first-ever Car Show
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Enjoy mini-trucks, low riders, classic cars and mud trucks at the Branford High School Band’s inaugural Car Show on Saturday, Nov. 18. Vehicle registration costs $20 and will take…
Mayo’s Got Talent coming soon
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. the Lafayette High School (LHS) Drama Club will host the Mayo’s Got Talent show. Students from grades four through 12 will be…
Hamilton County High School thespians to present “Fighting Demons”
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Florida Thespian One Act Festival Drama Team will be presenting “Fighting Demons” by Angela Hill. The one act drama…
Pastor Spotlight: Father Ken Johnstone
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Father Ken Johnstone was born in Scarborough, a district of the City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Fr. Ken graduated from Dunbarton High School, in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, in…
Branford Oasis Church to present “Music in the Park”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for an exciting musical extravaganza as “Music in the Park,” hosted by the Branford Oasis Church, comes to Mayo. This event is an open invitation to all…
Pine Grove Church hosting Chili Cook-Off
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Nov. 4, Pine Grove Church will host a free chili cook-off. There will be hot dogs, cornbread, train rides, hay rides and carnival games. Of course, the…
Suwannee Bicycle Association hosts Suwannee Fat Tire Festival
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Thursday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 22, bicycle enthusiasts from across the nation flocked to White Springs for the Suwannee Fat Tire Festival. The four-day event was hosted…
Bikers for Boobies Poker Run raises $2,000 for breast cancer warrior
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 14, the unmistakable roar of motorcycle engines filled the air. This symphony of power marked the commencement of an extraordinary event as 40 bikers representing diverse…
Branford residents gather at Ivey Park for “Movie on the Suwannee”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 21, residents of Branford and surrounding areas gathered at Ivey Park under the night sky for a “Movie on the Suwannee.” As the sun dipped below…