Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Before their game against the Dixie County Bears, Branford High School held a ceremony to honor their volleyball seniors. Once the ceremony was over, the Buccaneers shifted their focus…
Area golf teams gear up for District Tournaments
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the regular season begins to wind down, golf teams throughout the area are positioning themselves for a chance at the District Championships. Ryan Donaldson, Trey Galbraith and Claire…
Pastor Spotlight: Marshall Faulkenberry
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Marshall Faulkenberry was born in Berlin, Germany in 1961. However, his father, who served in the military, retired while he was still young and Faulkenberry moved to Merrit Island,…
FDLE seeks the public’s help to crack the 1974 James Norris cold case
FDLE Contributor On the morning of Oct. 4, 1974, 24-year-old San Francisco, Calif., resident James Norris arrived on a commercial flight to Miami, Fla. He was traveling under the alias: Richard Gunning….
ACT announces sign-ups for land management financial assistance
Alachua Conservation Trust Contributor Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) has partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to deliver federal funds for conservation and management of private lands in North Florida….
Help for kids who stutter is as close as your library
The Stuttering Foundation Contributor Kids who stutter have a lot to say, and friends can show them how in “Stuttering: For Kids By Kids,” a DVD in English and Spanish starring kids…
ArtFest 2023: Where creativity meets community
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Artists’ Guild will be showcasing the area’s finest collection of art from all ages during ArtFest 2023 from Saturday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 28, at…
Peanut T-Shirt design contest for students announced
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) is holding a t-shirt design contest for Florida students grades K-12 to create a special shirt for 2024. The winner will receive a $250…
Hamilton County Fair Events Day celebrates another success of livestock excellence and family fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Participants and fans enjoyed another successful year of the Hamilton County Fair Events Day. The day of showmanship and high quality livestock took place on Thursday, Oct. 5. The…
SRRC wrangles in crowds for 67th Annual Rodeo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Riding Club (SRRC) held its 67th Annual Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30, at the rodeo arena in Branford. At 3 p.m. on…
Wind resistance and trees: Lessons learned from wind and hurricane events
Carolyn Saft, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County Contributor As you are thinking of replacing trees on your property, consider these tips and the following trees, based on the research of ten hurricanes and…
Pink flag initiative honors cancer warriors
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com October is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer each year in order to educate people about the importance of early detection and access to high-quality care. During this…
From lawns to life lessons
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Raising children is a challenging but rewarding task. It involves fostering and molding the next generation, which is a daunting responsibility. However, there are many ways to instill essential…
White Springs Town Council attorney resigns
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with public comment, starting with Joe Griffin. He approached the board…
Mayo town council sends historical beams to Day
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Oct. 9, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. First, the council gave permission, for the grant administrator and Sampson Edwards, to pursue the…
Live Oak Elks Lodge bingo events caught in gambling device ban
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak City Council’s monthly meeting opened up on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with Mayor Frank Davis expressing his admiration and appreciation for Greg Scott, county administrator and former…
Read Local, Support Local
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local news plays a vital role in American civic life as a trusted source of critical information. It is a fact that local newspapers serve a vital role by uniting communities…