No one in 1884 could have begun to imagine what Live Oak would look like in 2009. The horseless carriage was still a distant dream, at least as a practical matter. Planes and personal computers, unthinkable.
One thing has remained constant, though: your Suwannee Democrat.
We've had our ups and downs, made our share of mistakes. We've had our moments of glory as well.
But we've been there for every minute of the last 125 years. And in reporting the news - the first draft of history, as it were - we've woven ourselves into the fabric of that history. The Suwannee Democrat is as much a part of Live Oak as any person, place or thing that's appeared in our pages over the last century and a quarter.
Hollywood scandals have no place in our paper, but not because we're prudes. You'll rarely read about Afghanistan or Iraq here either. The news we cover is our news - local goings-on that other folks may have little interest in. What's important to you is precisely what's important to us. This is our home, too.
Some things are changing, though.
The Internet has allowed us to report the news daily - something that hadn't been done here for decades, as Carnell Hawthorne Jr. reports in his excellent history of the Democrat in this edition. And what a gift that's been. During last spring's floods, we were able to keep you posted round the clock on the rising waters.
But nothing of substance is really any different. We're still just local folks doing our best to give our friends and neighbors information we think they'll find useful. That's something that will never change, no matter how complex our world becomes.
Local News
October 16, 2009
<font color="#0033CC">OUR VIEW:</font> The next 125
Note: With today's print edition, the Suwannee Democrat marks its 125th anniversary
- Local News
-
- Temps to dip this weekend
-
Free community fitness at parks
-
Motorcyclist walks away from collision with car
-
Outbreak of Cinara aphids in south county reported
-
Branford High's Karen Koon named district teacher of the year
-
Students raise funds for Evan’s Cause
-
Closing date approaching on quota liquor licensing
-
Road to Olustee at Suwannee Museum
-
Best Super Bowl ad? Vote for your favorite
Naked M&Ms, an out-of-shape dog on a mission and Clint Eastwood delivering a passionate speech about American adversity -- these are among the favorite commercials that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl.
-
Prisoner transport vehicle involved in wreck
A Jacksonville man was traveling down the wrong side of I-10 when he crashed into the van.
- More Local News Headlines
Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States
Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs
States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration
Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Video of Ga. Man Who Killed Girl Released
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
