Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the morning of Monday, Jan. 22, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division with the assistance of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and the…
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Long investigation ends with arrest of alleged murderer
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the early morning hours of July 9, 2022, two victims were shot to death at the intersection of 40th Path and 167th Road in Suwannee County. According to…
Buccaneer weightlifters celebrate seniors with dominating win
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Four Branford seniors were honored for their dedication to the weightlifting team on Wednesday, Jan. 10, prior to their match against Bell High School and Union County High School….
Branford Babe Ruth League sign-ups now open
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Parents and guardians can now register their children for the Branford Babe Ruth League’s spring t-ball, baseball and softball season until Tuesday, Feb. 13. Children between the ages of…
Suwannee History: Horace Filmore Dexter’s home
Eric Musgrove Contributor Over the years, Suwannee County has lost an untold number of its historic houses and buildings to fire, demolition or neglect. This is especially true for many of the…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Ashley Morales as January 2024 Student of the Month
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in our…
Hamilton County School District receives donation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services donated funds to the Hamilton County School District on Tuesday, Dec. 19, which were collected from state forest operations. Fiscally constrained…
Lighthouse youth gets closer with God at Winter Ramp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 29, Lighthouse Christian Center (LCC) youth group began a journey to Cleveland, Tenn., with the goals of growing closer to Christ and fellowshipping with other young…
RSVP now for Taco Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All are invited to join Friendship Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 23, for Taco Tuesday. Beginning at 11 a.m., attendees will be able to enjoy a delicious potluck style…
Control mosquitoes with dragonflies
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Dragonflies are a common sight in this area. With their ability to hover and fly straight up and down, they can resemble little helicopters flitting around your yard. What…
Don’t try this at home!
Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com It is relatively common to learn home maintenance tips from your parents or grandparents. And very likely, still, is the fact that they learned these tricks from their parents…
Woman’s Club of Jasper to hold second Chili and Soup Cook-off
Woman’s Club of Jasper Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper will be holding its second Chili and Soup Cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woman’s…
Fourth-annual Strawberry Fest coming soon!
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with the Fourth-annual Strawberry Fest on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., fun for the…
The power of habits
Kim Griffin Contributor If you want to start the new year off right, think about changing your habits. Human behavior is influenced by our habits and changing these habits can have a…
Learn all about living on your own with the Hamilton UF/IFAS Extension
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Adolescents will have the opportunity to gain insight into life after high school with “Living On My Own,” an interactive event hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County. On…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved to assist in decades-old cold case
Suwannee Valley Unsolved Contributor On Friday, Jan. 5, Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. Executive Director Jason Futch and Board Treasurer Randy Roberts traveled to Macclenny, Fla., to speak with investigators regarding a decades-old…
Special Olympics Florida launches Unified Coed Cheerleading Program in Mayo
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Special Olympics Florida is officially expanding its reach with the launch of the Unified Coed Cheerleading Program in Mayo. This marks a significant step for the community as Mayo,…