Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com As the Lafayette High School varsity volleyball team began the week leading up to the Class 1A District Championships, they knew they were facing an uphill battle to stay…
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Lafayette and Branford bands perform at the Swamp
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, the University of Florida Marching Band invites several local schools to come and collaborate and perform at the Swamp in front of a home crowd of a…
Hamilton youth discover career opportunities with CNA program field trip
Michelana Byrd Contributor On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Dawn Sims took her CNA class to an educational field trip to North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. The students went on a tour…
Suwannee/Lafayette REA receives $1 million check for volunteer hours
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Members of the Suwannee/Lafayette Retired Educators Association (REA) had their first meeting for the 2023-24 year on Monday, Sept. 18. During the meeting, they were presented with a check…
Suwannee Missionary Baptist Association hosts Celebration of Praise
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the evening of Sunday, Oct. 15, the Suwannee County Coliseum was filled with songs of praise to God. The Suwannee Missionary Baptist Association sponsored the Celebration of Praise,…
Capital City Brass Quintet to dazzle with unforgettable night of music
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Capital City Brass Quintet is set to perform as part of the Friends of Music concert series on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. The venue for the…
Pine Grove Methodist Church marks 201st anniversary with Homecoming celebration
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com A significant milestone is approaching for Pine Grove Methodist Church as they prepare to celebrate their 201st Homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 5. This momentous occasion promises a day filled…
43 years and still blazing trails
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, Oct. 14, Lafayette County gathered together to kick off the fall season with the Chamber of Commerce’s 43rd Annual Pioneer Day. The day started off at 8…
Take a stroll down Scarecrow Row
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Welcome to Scarecrow Row! Located in Branford off of Highway 247, right in front of the Willie Veal Land Lab, is this small but creative display. Organized annually…
Come see the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show during the 2023 Florida Forest Festival
Florida Forest Festival Contributor Can you imagine the thrill of watching an axe cutting through logs faster than a chainsaw or the fast footwork of a daring lumberjack trying to stay dry…
A place where health meets heart: Wood’s Family Fitness celebrates five years
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Rhonda Wood’s husband, David, once asked her an intriguing question: “How would you like to buy a gym?” Five years later, Wood’s Family Fitness is now a staple in…
Take a stand during Red Ribbon Week
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Red Ribbon Week is a national drug-use prevention campaign that begins each year on Oct. 23 and ends on Oct. 31. The Red Ribbon Campaign was created in 1985…
Bewitch your Halloween with family fun in the Suwannee Valley
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As Halloween draws near, more and more festivities can be found around the tri-county area. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly night of fun for the kiddos or a…
Lafayette County School Board celebrates outstanding students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Lafayette County School Board recognized four outstanding students during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Each month, students are nominated by their teachers for their growth…
Hamilton County School Board applies for Stronger Connections Grant
Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Hamilton County School Board convened for its regularly scheduled meeting. At this time, Peggy Hasty presented the board with a proposal to apply for…
Branford Town Council votes against raising mayor’s salary amid heated discussion
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Tensions rose once again when Councilwoman Stacey Griffith presented the Branford Town Council with a proposal to increase Mayor Donny Glover’s pay during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10….
Suwannee Commissioners approve new telecommunications pole
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the consent agenda being approved, however, one item…