Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School’s football team is actively fundraising to attend the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Team Camp at Warner University in Lake Wales, Fla., in July. The…
HCHS Cheerleading interest meeting to be held
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All Hamilton County High School (HCHS) students interested in being a part of the 2024-25 Trojan Cheer Team are welcome to attend the cheerleading interest meeting scheduled for Monday,…
Juneteenth: Celebrating the path to freedom
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” – Desmond Tutu, Human Rights Activist Known as one of America’s oldest holidays, Juneteenth…
Incoming sixth graders invited to Summer Bridge program
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Middle school is a scary place – new people, new teachers and a completely new school. The Hamilton County School District (HCSD) is providing an opportunity for upcoming sixth…
Hamilton holds senior signing ceremony
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 14, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) held a senior signing ceremony. The event was an opportunity for many of the school’s seniors to sign their certificates…
Explore faith with Bible summer fun
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The sun is getting brighter, the air is getting warmer, and the school year has drawn to an end. You know what that means: summer vacation is here! This…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please, share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
Worship with “Sunday Night Alive”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Oasis Church of Branford will be host to “Sunday Night Alive,” an evening of worship and praise, on Sunday, June 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Three young men,…
Gilbert Macias to speak at New Harmony United Methodist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Miami native Gilbert Macias will be a guest speaker at New Harmony United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 30. Macias is a concert pianist, and will be providing a…
100 years ago this month: Historical events from June 1924
Metro Contributor The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924. • Austrian…
Remembering Suwannee: Wellborn, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor In the Wednesday, June 12, edition of the Riverbend News, we began a study of the history of Wellborn, one of Suwannee County’s earliest communities. We will continue that…
Live Oak resident publishes first children’s book
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Elizabeth Carroll, a resident of Live Oak, has accomplished an impressive feat with the publication of her first children’s book, “Oh, Henry!” Her journey from growing up in Russellville,…
How fast can a dragonfly fly?
Carolyn Saft Contributor Summertime is a good time to view and admire a very beneficial insect: the dragonfly. Dragonflies have been around for over 300 million years, and these fabulous insects eat…
Live Oak Fire Department receives grant from AAA Auto Club
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Recently, the Live Oak Fire Department’s very own Will Johnson secured a grant from AAA Auto Club Enterprises for the department to purchase two electric vehicle blankets. These blankets…
Present your child’s report card for free admission to the Florida Aquarium
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Throughout June, the Florida Aquarium, located in Tampa, is offering a special deal for students who earned good grades this school year. This offer allows any K-12 student living…
Help save a dog with the Big Splash Dock Dive and Adoption event
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dogs Playing for Life is a nonprofit organization that has recently begun to host canine adoption events. Partnering with Dock Diving, this group’s goal is to get as many…