Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As February begins, along with it comes the beginning of another notable time—Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has…
Elvis coming to support Wellborn Baptist Church youth ministry
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Aloha, Wellborn! Get ready for a memorable trip down memory lane on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m., as Elvis makes an appearance at Wellborn Baptist Church for…
Help provided for the cold by local church
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Have you ever heard of CarePortal? The company was created in December 2013 to connect kids in crisis with churches that can help them. Since then, the organization…
Journey Church offers help for church members’ summer camp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Journey Church in Mayo has announced its summer camp options for its members. “This year, students will have the choice to attend one of two camps. Of course,…
Walk down memory lane – Dr. Hugo Sotolongo
John Medina Contributor I remember arriving in Live Oak, Fla., in 1974 as a 10-year-old immigrant from the Dominican Republic and not being able to speak English. Prior to starting school…
Don’t let safety slip away, get on board with the W.H.A.L.E. Check
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local law enforcement have made a goal of educating the community about the importance of keeping children buckled up and in proper seating while in a moving vehicle….
Lafayette County Toxic Round-Up event collects hazardous waste Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department
Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department Contributor The Alachua County Household Hazardous Waste Department (ACHHWD), in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Lafayette County Commission, will sponsor…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved and SCSO hosts forensic training
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) put together a training session, hosting DNA Labs International (DLI) to provide…
Jovanni needs nurses
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health made a recruitment post on social media seeking nurses to assist a Jennings child in need. Jovanni, a 4-year-old who has…
Suwannee Bicycle Association looking for volunteers
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA) is an easily missed organization in the Suwannee Valley area, not because it’s a small group but because its members are usually deep…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association hosts Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association, Inc. (SRBCAA) will be hosting an Open Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Sandy Point, located at 29685 59th…
Mayo Woman’s Club to host chili cookoff, silent auction and bingo
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Mayo Woman’s Club has announced that it is hosting its inaugural fundraising event, which will consist of a chili cook-off, silent auction and bingo. The event will…
Fundraising event for Evangeline McKenna coming soon
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the family of 7-year-old Evangeline McKenna continues to hold on to hope for a miracle, the community is once again coming together to help support her fight…
Dewey Herman Shaw
Dewey Herman Shaw passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at his home in Mayo, Fla. Herman was born in Shamrock, Fla., to Dewey and Edna Raulerson Shaw on Sept. 25,…
Marion Irene Waterman Blake
Marion Irene Waterman Blake passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, while under hospice care. Marion is survived by her son, John, his wife, Bonnie, and her two granddaughters, Katherine and…
Suwannee Commissioners approve property for Sincere Care Foundation
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began the meeting by approving the minutes from the…
Suwannee County School Board honors retired member
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Suwannee County School Board took a moment to honor former District 1 representative Jerry Taylor. Taylor, who had accumulated…