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Sam Ingram: Weather Outlook
Spring has sprung and in typical Georgia fashion it was cold on Monday and warmed into the 70s by Tuesday. A gentleman came into the office earlier this week and said “If you don’t like the weather...
View ArticleMustangs take 2 of 3 from rival Rebels
Predictable mixed with the unpredictable last week when South Effingham and Effingham County met in a three-game series.Predictably, the experienced Mustangs flexed muscle in two wins, 13-3 and 7-0....
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS BRIEFSBOYS TENNISBENEDICTINE 3,EFFINGHAM COUNTY 2Singles—Thomas Karle (BC) def. Harrison Joyner 6-3, 6-4; Josh McElveen (EC) def. Matt Hogan 6-3, 7-6; Justin Stringer (EC) won by...
View ArticleLooking Back
LOOKING BACKMarch 29, 1987The first Mass of the Effingham Country Catholic Mission was celebrated on this date in the fairgrounds building. The Rev. Lawrence Lucree of St. Matthew’s Parish in...
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T.M. Strait: The Freedom to choose -- much needs to be done
There are many things about this country that remind me of what a special place this can be compared to some other systems of government. One of the most important ones, that may seem fairly minor, is...
View ArticleVox Populi
“For some wholesome free entertainment that showcases the level of stupidity with which we’re surrounded, read Effingham County’s weekly crime roundup.”“The Effingham County commissioners are sadly...
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Effingham commissioners consider new SPLOST
Road improvements, local cost for the two-lane Effingham Parkway and the second half of the central recreation complex top the draft wish list for county commissioners in a new round of...
View ArticleUPDATED SEARCH: Effingham County health inspection scores
New health inspection scores to food establishments in Effingham County have been updated. Search our database here by name, city, grade or date of inspection for the latest scores and grades. Health...
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Effingham: Teen Maze presents obstacles for students
Students at Effingham County High School got some serious life lessons during the Teen Maze held at the school on Wednesday.The Teen Maze is an annual county event that is designed to give teenagers a...
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Effingham Sheriff: Road rage leads to 100 mph drive
CRIME ROUNDUPFrom incident reports at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office:March 2: A woman went to the hospital for treatment, saying she couldn’t walk because a man threw her across the bed into a...
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Ann Daniel sworn in to Rincon Council
Ann Daniel sworn in to Rincon CouncilNewly elected Councilwoman Ann Daniel was sworn in last week during a brief inauguration ceremony held in council chambers. She was elected to office during a...
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Rincon Police: Road rage leads to shot fired
From incident reports at the Rincon Police Department:March 4: A man who had been given a criminal trespass warning to stay away from Walmart was at the store. Store management wanted to press...
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Road work in front of new Kroger in Rincon will cause delays
Drivers should expect delays because of road work in front of the new Kroger in Rincon.Turn lanes and a traffic light are being added in front of the new store on Ga. 21, which is scheduled to open in...
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Adopt us -- Effingham animal shelter
Walk by the cat cages at the Effingham County animal shelter and expect to be swatted by Smudge.The cat with beautiful markings lets passersby know that she wants attention.“She’s very sweet and...
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Effingham County Sheriff's Office asking for help in suspect hunt
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect.Deputies are looking for Chad Cooley, who they say traveled to Effingham County to meet at 14-year-old girl...
View ArticleFour vie for Guyton Council seat
Guyton council committee members will interview candidates for the council post left vacant by alderman Ulysses Eaton. Eaton has moved from the area.Resumes have been submitted by four people: Joseph...
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T.M. Strait: Are voters in a 'blank you' mood?
Yep. I was our junior class president, at good old Bridgeport High School, way back during the stone age. Little did I know that it would be the very pinnacle of my political career and everything...
View ArticleVox Populi
“When will the general public understand that Social Security is not a social benefit doled out by the government? It is a program that every employee paid into throughout his or her working life and...
View ArticleCOUNSELOR'S CORNER: What's good for the pigeon is good for the child?
People can get pretty riled up about other people’s opinions. And I’m not talking right now about the way people tie themselves in knots about other people’s opinions about politics, which so many of...
View ArticleOlde Effingham Day Festival is April 16
Olde Effingham Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 16, at the Effingham Museum and Living History site in Springfield from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The site is located at the corner of Pine and Early...
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