Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.co KJ’s Fifth Annual Breast Cancer Banquet, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, has been rescheduled to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, due to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the…
Killer stings
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette High School varsity volleyball team hosted the Bell Bulldogs in an intense matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Hornets, who were coming off a narrow 3-2 loss…
Buccaneers defeat Hornets in four-set volleyball showdown
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.co The Branford High School Buccaneers claimed a 3-1 victory over the Lafayette Hornets in a hard-hitting varsity volleyball match on Friday, Oct. 4. The match began with a closely…
Buccaneers triumph over Tigers in 34-20 victory
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School varsity Buccaneers (3-2) emerged victorious over the Trenton Tigers (1-4) on Friday, Oct. 4, in an intense matchup on Cleve Sikes Field. The Buccaneers took…
Remembering Suwannee: 1922 Branford fires, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor As we recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene, I am reminded that few and far between are the communities that have not seen some sort of catastrophe in…
Support local businesses for home repairs
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many residents are beginning the process of repairing their homes and property. While the urgency to restore normalcy is understandable, members of…
Gobble-worthy snacks
Laura Young reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether kids are pulling their afternoon snack from a lunchbox, receiving it as part of an extra-curricular program or pouncing on it as soon as they get home, there…
Teachers could deduct classroom expenses
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com With the new school year well underway, Florida educators are reminded the maximum deduction expenses in 2024 are still $300. This deduction will allow educators to offset some of…
Journey Church hosts first open mic night
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Sunday, Sept. 22, just a few days before Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Journey Church in Mayo held an open mic night. The evening, officially titled as Open Mic…
Suwannee County MLK Committee to hold its Youth Explosion
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Calling all choirs, praise teams, dancers, poets and soloists, get ready for The Suwannee County Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Committee’s Youth Explosion. The theme of the event will…
Mt. Olive Baptist Church to host Fall Festival
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Mt. Olive Baptist Church is set to host its annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees will be offered a variety of…
How to prep your hurricane debris for removal
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the wake of Hurricane Helene, local authorities around the tri-county area are urging residents to follow specific guidelines when cleaning up their properties. Properly sorting debris into six distinct categories…
Hearthstone Gardens Annual Scarecrow Festival coming Oct. 12
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hearthstone Botanical Gardens will be hosting its annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities…
Florida FFA Hall of Fame nomination deadline extended
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) has extended the application deadline for its Hall of Fame nominations due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene. Initially set for Tuesday,…
Branford Rotary hosts District Governor
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday night, Sept. 19, the Rotary Club of Branford met for a special meeting, during which it welcomed several special members, including Rotary Area Governor Steven Khachigan and…
MLK Day celebration looking for vendors and royal court applicants
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee is preparing for its annual MLK Day celebration, set to take place on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. This highly anticipated event…
Autumn Fest happening Saturday
Rachal Deming reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Join Advent Christian Village (ACV) on Saturday, Oct. 12, for its annual Autumn Fest. The event will feature vendor booths, a bake sale, live entertainment by Dan and Cindi…