Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners, the Hamilton County Development Authority and community leaders from Hamilton County gathered at the intersection of Interstate 75…
Buccaneers honor 26 athletes on senior night
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Aug. 23, Branford High School hosted its Senior Night before the Buccaneers’ first football game against Oak Hall. Before the game began, the school focused fully on…
Behind the name
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com What’s in a name? Names are words we choose to call a specific person, place or thing by, and names are usually not chosen without reason. Most things have…
Remembering Suwannee: County site selection drama, Part 7
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we begin the final topic of how the current location of the Suwannee County Courthouse came to be. In this article and the next two, we will…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. Especially with the rising cost of food, families have found it increasingly difficult to put meals on the…
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 9 a.m. He will then speak at Jasper First…
Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate 144th Anniversary
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, located at 702 Martin Luther King Dr. SW, in Jasper, will be celebrating its 144th church anniversary this September. The celebration will begin…
SCSD Employee Wellness Center reopens with expanded facility
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School District (SCSD) Employee Wellness Center celebrated its official reopening with a ribbon cutting on Monday, Aug. 19, unveiling a newly expanded facility designed to better…
HCHS Lighthouse Team searching for members
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) has announced that applications are open for the student lighthouse team. A team is formed at schools that become lighthouse schools by following the…
Regional educational nonprofit recognizes new teachers in surrounding counties
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) recognized new teachers at local public schools this spring in their New Teacher Triumphs series. NEFEC recognized teachers in various counties in…
Featuring Phone Features: Part 2
Feature: SOS Mode Haley Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you think you’re being followed? Are you in an uncomfortable and dangerous situation? Do you fear for your life? There is a powerful emergency feature…
Tool Time Sales Tax dates approach
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Revenue would like to announce the Tool Time Sales Tax, which is being held through Sunday, Sept. 1, through Saturday, Sept. 7. Eligible Items: Sales…
Branford Rotary Club welcomes teachers back with Stock the Fridge project
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com As the 2024-2025 school year approached, the Rotary Club of Branford took the opportunity to show its appreciation for the educators and staff at Branford Elementary School and…
Watch out for clear slime in your pet’s water bowl
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever rubbed your fingers on the inside of your pet’s water bowl and felt a slippery slime? That slippery slime is called biofilm. Biofilm is a collection…
What to do if your car is underwater
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com If you ever find yourself underwater in a car, do not panic. Instead, here are some tips that could save your life: • Do not waste your energy trying…
Moo-ve over boring weekend plans! Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension to host fun-filled open house
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County UF/IFAS Extension is opening its doors for a community-wide open house on Saturday, Sept. 7, offering a variety of resources and activities designed for people of…
The benefits of reading aloud with your children
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether they’re running around outside or inside playing video games, most kids don’t think about taking time out of their day to read a book. However, sitting down with…