Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford teamed up on Saturday, April 5, to host an exciting morning of Easter festivities at Hatch Park. The gates opened at…
Buccaneers defeat Trojans in baseball battle
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, April 8, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Branford Buccaneers for a baseball showdown. The Buccaneers shot to an early lead by scoring four runs,…
Weightlifting boys prove their worth at regional championship
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The beginning of April has been big for weightlifting across Suwannee and Hamilton. The Florida Boys Weightlifting Regionals were held, and Branford, Hamilton County and Suwannee High Schools all…
Bulldogs celebrate softball seniors
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, April 4, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Fort White Indians for a softball match. What ensued was one of the hardest-fought battles the Bulldogs had…
Spell for Evangeline raises over $2,000
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com A local homeschool spelling bee event recently helped raise over $2,000 for the expenses of a local girl who has been fighting cancer since she was 3 years old….
Seven tips to take advantage of spring cleaning in your home
Hannah Kolstad reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Spring is just around the corner and, with it, a new set of challenges for the homeowner. With winter in the rearview, maybe pipe inspection, heating system maintenance and…
Highlighting mental health support during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
LSF Health Systems Contributor National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognized this year from Sunday, April 13, through Saturday, April 19, is a time to spotlight the true “first” responders. Every day, dispatchers…
Talk birdie to me
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com More than 120 golfers teed off under clear skies during the Rotary Club of Branford’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, March 1, at Quail Heights Country Club…
Chamber Gala held to recognize members and citizens
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Members of the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce came together on Saturday, March 8 for the annual Chamber Gala. The event was held at Camp Weed, with dinner served…
“Food Connects Us”: The importance of shared meals
Kim Griffin Contributor National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign that takes place in March that emphasizes the importance of nutrition in our daily lives. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” highlighted…
Building a more inclusive world on Autism Awareness Month
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com April is Autism Awareness Month, which is recognized around the world as a time to understand the importance of accepting and supporting those on the autistic spectrum. Educational material…
Autism Awareness Month – Tommy Lee
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tommy Lee is a 12-year-old Live Oak resident with personal interests and hobbies. He’s an aspiring YouTube content creator who puts creative videos together to show his artistic side….
Mary Louise Touchton Ingram
Mary Louise Touchton Ingram, 86, of Wellborn, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended illness. She was…
Today can be different: Amazing. Powerful. Love.
Can you recall how heavy your worst sin felt before you confessed it to God and received forgiveness? Imagine if the crushing weight of all your sins (every sin you’ve ever committed)…
Cagle Grams: Easter
“He (Jesus) is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from…
Around the Banks
Easter is the oldest and the most important holiday on the Christian calendar. It commemorates and celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It gives us all hope, coined in the lyrics of…
Two months later: Dalton returns to work, LOPD officers commended
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Two months after a dramatic scene unfolded in Live Oak, a new chapter began in the healing process for Deputy Justin Dalton, as he is now back on active…