Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Arc held its Annual Awards Banquet at the Suwannee County Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 30. The event was held to honor the accomplishments of the staff and…
21 percent of Floridians hide their teeth when smiling
Affordable Dentures & Implants Contributor Having a healthy, attractive smile means a lot to Americans – whether it’s their own smile or they are noticing other people’s teeth. Affordable Dentures &…
Suwannee Festivals throws a succesful All Aboard Festival
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Feb. 1, crowds gathered at Heritage Square in Live Oak for a day of non-stop fun with the second annual All Aboard Festival. The event started…
Fight for your heart during American Heart Month
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com February marks American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States—and promoting heart-healthy habits that can significantly…
HCSO secures top honors at Jasper Chili Cook-Off Woman’s Club of Jasper
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com With 11 participants and 15 total entries, the Woman’s Club of Jasper held its annual Chili-Soup Cook Off on Saturday, Jan.18, serving a building of eager supporters who…
Cupid Crew puts together cards for local nursing homes
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, Jan. 23, members of the Suwannee-Lafayette Retired Educators Association, Retired Nurses Association and the Live Oak Woman’s Club worked on a special project as part of…
Suwannee County School Board partners with Take Stock in Children program
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County School Board has entered into a new partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Inc., to enhance educational opportunities through the Take Stock in Children…
Jennings Town Council addresses repairs to water pumps, fire truck
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Jennings Town Council met for its monthly meeting at the council chambers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. On the agenda were a couple of items…
Suwannee Commissioners hear from multiple members of the public
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the approval of the minutes from the…
Hamilton County Board of Commissioner discuss facility and road updates
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners opened its Tuesday, Feb. 4, meeting with the invocation, led by District 4 Commissioner Travis Erixton, followed by the pledge. From there,…
Atlanta man sought by authorities in theft ring
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating an Atlanta, Ga., man who is wanted in connection with a theft ring…
Additional charges added to Perez following December arrest
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Additional felony charges have been filed against 27-year-old Live Oak resident Herminio Monte Perez following his arrest in December for attempting to meet a minor for sex in…
Forged checks land Branford woman in jail
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A Branford woman was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 4, after a local business reported stolen checks, one of which was cashed for over $300. On Saturday, Jan. 25,…
Letter to the Editor: ‘FOOD CHECK OUT WEEK’6
Members of the Lafayette County Farm Bureau will celebrate Food Check Out Week on Tuesday, February 18th at the Ronald McDonald House in Tallahassee. The members will be donating gift cards for…
Ponderings: Painting a bigger picture
Every Friday evening, I teach acrylic painting classes at the Starling Musings Art Gallery in Monticello, Fla. It is something I have enjoyed a great deal and, even though it is technically…
A Valentine’s message: O, how God loves you and me!
What keeps you from loving others the way you, yourself, crave to be loved? And conversely, what’s lacking in your life (or more accurately, in your heart) that keeps you from fully…
Around the Banks
The month of February is upon us. Valentine’s Day brings back many memories and, for the most part, good memories. My beloved maternal grandmother in Suwannee County, the late Annie Valentine Johnson…