Faith Matters
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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Carolyn Sue Morton Guyton — Mrs. Carolyn Sue Morton, 80, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital.Mrs. Carolyn was born in Savannah and lived in Effingham County for a number of...
View ArticleSalzburger lunch is March 12
GEORGIA SALZBURGER LANDING DAYWhere: Jerusalem Lutheran Church and grounds of EbenezerWhen: Saturday, March 12Time: 12:30 p.m.What: Lunch of “Good Rice Soup” commemorating the Salzburger’s first meal...
View ArticleSam Ingram: Sprayer Calibration
I have answered many calls to the Extension Office in the past few weeks dealing with weed control in home lawns. Summer-annual and perennial weeds will soon be sprouting everywhere. The recent warm...
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Effingham Chief Magistrate not seeking reelection
Chief Magistrate Scott Hinson announced Wednesday morning he will not run for a third term.“It is bittersweet that I announce my decision not to seek reelection for a third term,” Hinson said. “These...
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Springfield Police: Son arrested for punching mother
From incident reports at the Springfield Police Department:Feb. 22: An officer stopped a car for running the red light at Ga. 21 and S. Laurel Street. The driver, a Guyton man, was cited for the red...
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Rincon Police: Stun guns don't stop disturbed man
From incident reports at the Rincon Police Department:Public drunkennessFeb. 20: A 31-year-old Clyo woman was passed out drunk by a dentist’s office on Ga. 21. After an officer arrived, she became...
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Rincon Police warn businesses about power scam
Rincon Police are warning area businesses about scam callers saying they’re with Georgia Power and demanding immediate payment.Police Chief Phillip Scholl said the department has had complaints from...
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Effingham prison warden ready to retire
The warden who was hired in December to address problems at the Effingham County prison is ready to train a successor and retire.Billy Tompkins was coaxed out of retirement, after 37 years in the state...
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Effingham Sheriff: Driver late for work arrested for speeding, no license
From incident reports at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office:Feb. 17: A student at Effingham County High School who refused to stop talking on his cell phone was arrested for disruption of public...
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Effingham Farm Bureau members travel to Atlanta
Effingham County Farm Bureau members traveled to Atlanta on Feb. 4 to participate in Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol.Members of the delegation visited with state Rep. Jon Burns, R-Newington;...
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Adopt us -- Effingham animal shelter
Hero is a neutered bulldog-pointer mix that’s available for adoption from the Effingham County animal shelter.He seems to be housebroken and walks well on a leash, said Shelter Director Lorna Shelton....
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Springfield creates downtown development authority
The City of Springfield has created a Downtown Development Authority to oversee revitalization of properties on Laurel Street.City Manager Brett Bennett said council members were looking for a way to...
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United Way says thanks
United Way says thanksUnited Way of the Coastal Empire in Effingham celebrated key donors for the 2015 fundraising campaign at the service center in Rincon.“Operation Thank You,” was held on March 7,...
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Family Promise Bed Race held
The annual Family Promise Bed Race was held on Saturday at Effingham County High School. The race is a fundraiser for the group that helps the homeless in Effingham County.The event raised almost...
View ArticleCounty high school teams prepare for rivalry week
Some are neighbors, some shared time on local playgrounds and in recreation centers.Athletes from Effingham County and South Effingham high schools get ready for a special week -- one loaded with...
View ArticleHigh School Sports Briefs
TRACKThe Mustang track team traveled to Liberty County High School to compete against five teams. The boys’ team placed third.Top boys were:Ben Magondu 1st in 300 hurdles.Matt Brown 1st in High...
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T.M. Strait: America's Political Future
For many of us, it seems very dark right now. In the Republican Party we have a fascist contending with a Christian Dominionist and two corporatists. In the Democratic Party we have a corporatist...
View ArticleVox Populi
“The Reagans have nothing on me. Last month, I lost my wife of 23,433 days.”“To get a driver’s license in Georgia this past September, I, a native American Indian, was required to show my birth...
View ArticleCOUNSELOR'S CORNER: Honesty is the best policy
“I am offended by that comment.”“I find that offensive.”What is your gut-level reaction to the above comments?A lot of people find the use of the O word to be, well, offensive. In fact, some people...
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