Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board recognized four outstanding students during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Each month, students are nominated by their teachers for their growth…
Hamilton County School Board applies for Stronger Connections Grant
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Hamilton County School Board convened for its regularly scheduled meeting. At this time, Peggy Hasty presented the board with a proposal to apply for…
Branford Town Council votes against raising mayor’s salary amid heated discussion
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tensions rose once again when Councilwoman Stacey Griffith presented the Branford Town Council with a proposal to increase Mayor Donny Glover’s pay during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10….
Suwannee Commissioners approve new telecommunications pole
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the consent agenda being approved, however, one item…
Lafayette Commission continues state of emergency
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with an update from department heads. Scott Sadler, head…
Three new members inducted into UF/IFAS research center’s Hall of Fame
Kelly Aue, Suwannee River Partnership Outreach Coordinator Contributor Ernie Sellers, Billie and Scott Rooney (Rooney’s Front Porch Farm) and Nutrien were recognized at the UF/IFAS NFREC-SV Advisory Council Meeting earlier this year….
FEMA extends application deadline
FEMA Contributor Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by HurricaneIdalia have until Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) disaster assistance….
Focusing our eye
Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist Using a metaphor, Jesus uses our physical eye to make a point about where our focus is in life (Matthew 6:22, 23). He says, “The eye is…
Around the Banks
Johnny Bullard Guest Columnist I know I have “waxed rhapsody” in regard to autumn. I am about to do it some more. How many out there remember when sugar cane was stripped…
Farm Share coming to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Farm Share is the number one food bank in the United States according to 24/7 WallStreet. Farm Share’s goal is “to make sure no Floridian goes hungry.” Therfore, as…
House fire results in total loss
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Oct. 13, an electrical failure in the kitchen of a home on State Road 51 in Live Oak started a fire. Suwannee Fire Rescue responded as quickly…
Mary Eliza Black
Mary Eliza Black, 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Chiefland, Fla. Mary was born on Feb. 9, 1935, in Mayo, Fla., to Allen Augustus…
LSF Health Systems’ First Responder Program works to prevent tragedies with peer counselors
LSF Health Systems Contributor National First Responders Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who help us on our worst days, but a leading Florida behavioral health system is…
Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Spectacular this weekend
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com One of the most beautiful meteor showers is considered to be the Orionid Meteor Shower. This spectacular sky show becomes active in late September and remains active until late…
AMERICAN PATRIOTS meeting to feature special presentation by members
AMERICAN PATRIOTS Contributor Those who have an AMERICAN PATRIOTS brochure have noticed the group stands for TRUTH. Under “What We Stand For,” number one is: “Searching for truth and promoting it through…
Trojans and Flashes deliver gridiron thriller on Friday the 13th
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Oct. 13, the Hamilton Trojans (2-3) went on the road to play against the Hilliard Flashes, who had previously dropped two straight games. I’davious Speights has been…