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T.M. Strait: It's cold -- not Michigan cold, but cold at last
OK. Granted, it’s not cold by Michigan standards, but it’s certainly much colder than it was in December, where many days hovered into the mid-eighties. Right now, as I write this, it is 47 degrees,...
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“Many thanks to Kroger for having lots of organics, sending me coupons and also sending their magazine with recipes and more coupons. Oh, and discounts on gasoline. Can’t wait for the big Rincon super...
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Effingham eliminates emergency management director position
Audit report finds no problemsIn an effort to save about $60,000, the Effingham Board of Commissioners has eliminated the position of emergency management agency director.County Administrator Toss...
View ArticleAnnual MLK Jr. Day activities
ANNUAL MLK JR. DAY ACTIVITIESJanuary 187:30 a.m. Annual Observance Breakfast, held at the Administrative Complex in Springfield. 10 a.m. Annual Parade on Laurel Street in Springfield. Grand Marshal is...
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Effingham voters will elect sheriff, commissioners, BOE members
Qualifying to be held in MarchVoters in Effingham County will choose a sheriff and three members of the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education in elections this fall.Qualifying for those offices...
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CALENDAREffingham County High School Class of 1968Members of the Effingham County High School class of 1968 will gather for a “dutch treat” lunch at noon on Saturday at Carey Hilliard’s restaurant at...
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Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchHoly Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 303 N. Laurel St. in Springfield, celebrates with worship services every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:45 a.m. Holy...
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Area Deaths
Philip L. “Phil” Stacy Rincon — Philip L. “Phil” Stacy, 73, died Jan. 9, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital.The Erie, Mich., native was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. He had received the Purple...
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Puppy power: Springfield police get cute visitor
It was one of those awww moments. Major, a 6-week-old blue-nose pit bull, visited the Springfield Police Department one day last week, showing off his sweater that reads: “police K-9 unit.”The pup that...
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Effingham Sheriff makes election announcement
Effingham County Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie announced today he will run for another term as the top law enforcement officer in the county.McDuffie made his announcement on the steps of the renovated...
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Springfield Police: Drugs, not stuck throttle, blamed for wrecks
From incident reports at the Springfield Police Department:Dec. 16: An officer stopped a car for going 52 mph in a 30 mph zone on S. Ash Street. The driver was arrested for speeding, driving without...
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Effingham Health System improves care for Medicare patients
The hospital and health care providers in the Effingham Health System will coordinate treatment for Medicare patients in an effort to improve quality and save money.The health system will become a...
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Rincon Police: Man who nearly hit Rincon officer fined for failing to move over
From incident reports at the Rincon Police Department:Dec. 18: A Rincon woman said she received a credit card in the mail but she didn’t apply for it.Dec. 20: While dealing with a custody issue on...
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Former ECHS standout Jay Wright comes home with the Ragin' Cajuns
BY DONALD HEATHFor Effingham NowSTATESBORO -- Jay Wright returned home Thursday night wearing visitors’ garb.Wright’s now almost three years removed from that special 2013 basketball season at...
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Adopt us -- Effingham animal shelter
Adopt us: Effingham animal shelter Hero is a shy boxer bulldog mix that’s available for adoption from the Effingham County animal shelter.The leash-trained, neutered dog is 3 years old. “He’s terrified...
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Springfield considers downtown development authority
Members of Springfield’s city council are considering creating a downtown development authority to oversee revitalization efforts.Mayor Barty Alderman said the members of the authority’s board can...
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Lariscy becomes Guyton mayor
Jeff Lariscy was sworn in as the mayor of Guyton at the city council’s Jan. 12 meeting.Lariscy replaces Michael Garvin, who was honored with a plaque and resolution for serving as mayor for 10...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Effingham MLK Day parade/breakfast
Click here for a slideshow of photos from the Unity Breakfast and parade held in Springfield.
View ArticleEffingham: Tuckasee King Boat Ramp to reopen
The Tuckasee King Boat Ramp is scheduled to reopen Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Don White with the Effingham County Sheriff’s office said. The river has dropped below flood levels but the ramp will be...
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Beleaguered Effingham movie maker Moon River touts new film
FONU2 Inc., which operates Moon River Studios in Effingham County, announced today that it has signed agreements to finance and produce the motion picture film “Mara.”Moon River agreed in October to...
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