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T.M. Strait: Echoes of '59
The closest I ever came to the supernatural was that summer of ’59 in Eugene, Oregon. My dad was a teacher, and he would fill his summer break each year by accepting a National Science Foundation...
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“In a Jan. 23 article you cited a report that concluded existing recreation facilities in Effingham ‘have been poorly maintained.’ Yet everyone is excited about spending close to $20 million taxpayer...
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Effingham Democratic Committee The Effingham Democratic Committee will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Effingham Hospital. There will be reports from...
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Julian Sheppard Heyman Jr. Springfield – Julian Sheppard Heyman, Jr., 82, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Ogeechee Hospice.The Chatham County native was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and a...
View ArticleEffingham warming station opens today
A warming station will be open Feb. 18 and Feb. 19. at 6 p.m.The Effingham Emergency Management station is for residents that would be exposed to expected freezing temperatures.The station is located...
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Richmond Hill police asking for help
The Richmond Hill Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Timothy Jaskiewicz was last seen on Feb. 16 in the Richmond Hill area. He may be driving a dark red...
View ArticleArea schools earn AP honors
State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 609 Advanced Placement, or AP, Honor Schools Thursday. The schools earned AP honors based on the course and exam results from 2014. AP courses and exams...
View ArticleSouth Effingham High School Fashion Show is Saturday
South Effingham High School Fashion Show is SaturdayThe South Effingham High School ninth annual Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. This annual event...
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Cremo and McCarthy win STAR honors in Effingham
Connor Joseph Cremo and Kayla Michelle McCarthy won Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) honors in Effingham County.Cremo, who chose Stephanie Tant as his STAR teacher at South Effingham...
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Effingham fugitive arrested
A fugitive wanted by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office on drug and weapons charges has been arrested.Lee Allen Goldwire was captured early Feb. 20 in a residence off of Quacco Road in...
View ArticleUPDATED SEARCH: Chatham, Bryan and Effingham property transfers
Property transfers for the week of Feb. 7-13 have been added to the property transfers database. More than 300 pieces of property were exchanged during that week.Search our database now by seller,...
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Effingham Sheriff: Men dislike women snoring, wearing short shorts
From incident reports at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office:Jan. 21: A deputy retrieved a beagle mix that had been hit by a car. The dog was humanely euthanized. Clyo-Shawnee Road in the Clyo area....
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Rincon Police: Man who ran over mailbox is caught
From incident reports at the Rincon Police Department:Jan. 31: A man said he’s been in an ongoing argument with another man because the other man’s father fronted him $500 to buy illegal pills, which...
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SLIDESHOW: SEHS Fashion Show
South Effingham High School presented its ninth annual fashion show on Saturday night.The students design, make and model the fashions. They also produce the show, including running lighting and...
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Adopt us -- Effingham animal shelter
Sky is a young husky mix with blue eyes and a penchant for escape. He’s been adopted from the Effingham County animal shelter a couple of times in recent months and shelter staff members are hoping...
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Effingham arrests Port Wentworth man for child porn
Effingham Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Port Wentworth man this morning for sexual exploitation of children.The Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation over several weeks, leading to the arrest of...
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Baseball: ECHS
BASEBALL: ECHSWOODSTOCK 5, EFFINGHAM COUNTY 2 SPRINGFIELD — Starting pitcher Brant Hurter limited host Effingham County to two runs (one earned) and five hits with one walk and five strikeouts in five...
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SOCCER RESULTSSEHS Lady Mustangs Soccer versus Bryan CountyScore: SEHS 10 Bryan County 0SE scorers: Kailey Kessler, Kenzie Kessler, Madison Thornton, Makayla Brant, Megan Miller, Megan Wright, Jamie...
View ArticleKnee Mail: Grace
A recent trip gave me an opportunity to explain grace to my granddaughter. Our two grandchildren had spent the week with us and it was time to take them home. I left the office on a Friday afternoon,...
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