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Sunrise Rotary learns about new class
Members of Sunrise Rotary learned recently about the new logistics class at the College and Career Academy. Twenty-three students are operating a warehouse distributing books for real-world experience....
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Mustangs' senior soccer players
Gilbert Miller/For Effingham Now Mustang Senior soccer players, Pedro Butista, James Clark, Mathew Diego, Michael Reed, Dillon Smith and Donald Quinones, Not pictured is Ruby DeRouen.
View ArticleBill Tyson: Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Growing tomatoes is a popular hobby and enjoyment for the home gardener. It has been difficult to grow tomatoes during the past several years due to an assortment of factors: • Extreme temperatures•...
View ArticleDomestic Violence Symposium is Tuesday
A breakfast and symposium on domestic violence for employers, agencies and organizations will be held on April 23 at the Effingham College and Career Academy.The breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. followed...
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Walt's furniture store will close after 58 years in Springfield
Owners say economy has been too slow to reboundWalt's TV, Appliance and Furniture Store in Springfield is going out of business after 58 years. Bonny and David Gnann said today they’ll miss the...
View ArticleGBI responds to false alarm in Rincon
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation bomb unit responded to a Rincon address today in response to some suspicious material.The material was found to be harmless, Rincon Police Chief Phillip Scholl...
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Cat population leads Effingham neighbors to set traps
A large number of cats are showing up in some Effingham County neighborhoods and one resident has had enough.Gladys England, who lives in Willowpeg in Rincon, has trapped 11 adult cats and 4 kittens...
View ArticleThree displaced in Effingham County after tree falls on home
A tree fell on a Springfield home Sunday afternoon, displacing three people. Effingham County Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to the home at 832 Railroad Ave., said Robin Wingate, executive...
View ArticleMustangs to play for region soccer title
South Effingham got goals from Alex Granzow, Eli Pulkinen and Garrett Vance in defeating Wayne County 3-2 on Friday in the Region 3-AAAA semifinals.Granzow had an assist and Billy Heister had eight...
View ArticleMustangs headed to region championship game
The Mustangs beat Burke County in baseball Tuesday night to win the Region 3-AAAA semifinal.South Effingham won the game, 14-4.The Mustangs are 18-6 overall and 10-2 in the region.South Effingham will...
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Mars Theatre Bike Ride held Saturday
The third Mars Theatre Bike Ride was held on Saturday and despite the cool and rainy weather it was a success again this year, organizers said.Ride organizer Gussie Nease said 42 riders...
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Reddick, Moss visit young bombing victim
BOSTON — Josh Reddick and Brandon Moss of the Oakland Athletics visited an 11-year old boy Monday who was injured a week ago in the bombings at the Boston Marathon.Moss and Reddick, who both previously...
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Authors and Artists at St. John's
Local artists and authors displayed their talents at the inaugural Authors and Artists event at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Saturday. Members of the Effingham Theatre also staged a performance of...
View ArticleBaseball: Rebels top Glynn Academy, 4-0
Effingham County High School defeated Glynn Academy in baseball Tuesday night, 4-0.Hits made by the Rebels came from Cal Baker (1), Kyle Ward (1), Josh Gilliam (1), Jack Burns (2) and Dusty Baker...
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Effingham County country star Billy Currington indicted for terroristic...
Country singer William “Billy” Currington, whose hometown is Rincon, was indicted by the Chatham County Grand Jury today for making terroristic threats against Charles Harvey Ferrelle on April 15....
View ArticleRebels shutout Windsor Forest and New Hamstead
The Effingham County Rebels shut out New Hamstead 11-0 on April 22.Getting hits were John Ratchford (1), Josh Gilliam (1), Jack Burns (1), Josh Edge (1), Ryan Ratchford (2) and Dusty Baker (2).Jesse...
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Johnson signs with Andrew College
South Effingham High’s Albee Johnson has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for Andrew College in Cuthbert.Johnson had eight appearances for the Mustangs and a 2.63 ERA. He has one win and one...
View ArticleMustang tennis teams win round 1 of playoffs
The South Effingham Mustang boys and girls tennis team won round 1 games of the playoffs. The teams will host Eagles Landing on Friday in the second round.BOYS TENNISSOUTH EFFINGHAM 5,MARY PERSONS...
View ArticleKnee Mail: God speaks to those who read
“God speaks to those who listen.” I read this sentence on a local church marquee board. As I have been traveling our area lately, it is interesting to read some encouraging messages. Let’s consider...
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