Neidlinger steps down from council

Longtime Springfield City Council member Max Neidlinger is stepping down from his post, effective immediately.

Search goes on for missing man

The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is continuing to look for a man whom relatives have not seen since Friday morning.

ECSO needs help finding missing man

The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man who may be suffering from dementia.

Residents complain of ash road pain

It may be a couple of weeks before Effingham County officials decide on how to fix the failing ash roads in the county, but county commissioners are asserting they are working on the problems.

IDA renews pact with Chamber

The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority has approved a professional services contract with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce for slightly less money.

Hollywood coming back to Effingham

Hollywood will be making another visit to Effingham County - albeit a brief one. Production representatives from the movie "Savannah" have scouted the Historic Effingham Courthouse as a location for one of the film's scenes. County project manager Adam Kobek said filming of the Effingham scene would take about day. The director, cinematographer and sound and set directors have visited the courthouse. Filming at the courthouse is expected to be one of the last scenes ...

County tries to find remedy for ash roads

It will take more than one method to repair and restore Effingham County's ash roads, county commissioners learned.

City gives its OK to Chamber permit

Springfield City Council members have cleared one hurdle for the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's planned Taste of Effingham.

Clinic may open doors for women’s health issues

With the snip of a ribbon, Janice Ford and Effingham Hospital hope women in the Springfield and north Effingham County area will take advantage of an opportunity to improve their health.

End may be in sight for service delivery squabbles

The lengthy work on a service delivery strategy could be nearing an end today. Effingham County commissioners are expected to vote on agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance and recreation with the three municipalities at their meeting today - and Rincon City Council will take up the matters of agreements for the jail, road construction and maintenance, recreation and fire protection at its meeting tonight. Negotiators from the county and the cities hammered ...

Hearing on ethics investigation on hold

Attorneys for Springfield City Council members and for Mayor Jeff Northway will reconvene in Chief Judge William E. Woodrum's courtroom later this month as Northway's motion to dismiss council members' petition to remove him from office is heard.

A lotto smiles

With the oversized check in his name in his hands, Samuel Bazemore doesn't think his life will change all that much.

County easing alcohol statutes

Effingham County commissioners are easing restrictions on restaurants that serve alcohol, reducing the percentages of food sales necessary and reducing the distances between those establishments and churches and schools.

‘Hidden gem’ seeking attention from tourists

PORT WENTWORTH-Effingham County is hoping to tap into Savannah and the Coastal Empire's steady stream of tourists.

Sunday sales may have to wait

Effingham County voters may have to wait a year to act on any proposal on Sunday sales of alcohol in the county.

Remembering Logan

Farmers’ market idea grows on city

Seven to vie for Rincon council seats

ECHS baseball player loses his fight after May accident

Throughout the state baseball playoffs, the members of the Effingham County High School baseball team carried the thoughts of a teammate who couldn't be with them.

Municipal election qualifying to close this afternoon

Qualifying in the upcoming three municipal elections ends this afternoon at 4:30, and candidates have been lining up for the prospective offices.

Residents ask for help in slowing speeders

Residents of a Springfield neighborhood are pleading with city council to curtail what they see as a problem with speeders in their subdivision.

SUV wreck ejects driver, four children hurt

The driver of a Ford Explorer was flown to Memorial University Medical Center on Thursday afternoon after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 21 north near Clyo-Kildare Road.

Retreat-goers like community’s direction

ST. SIMONS ISLAND-Effingham County community leaders left the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort encouraged about being able to work together in the future.

New insurance plan expected to save county close to $900K

County commissioners have approved a new insurance package for Effingham County employees, and it's expected to save the county just under $1 million.

Judge: Order on Northway stands

An Ogeechee Judicial Circuit judge has ruled again that Jeff Northway cannot re-take his seat as mayor of Springfield.

City happy to get block grant for residents

The second time is the charm for Springfield in its quest for a community development block grant.

A slow start to qualifying

The first day of qualifying for municipal elections went by quietly.

Phillips resigns as Rincon city manager

Rincon City Manager Michael Phillips resigned his position Monday night, effective immediately.

Two local games to be shown on television

Coming soon to a TV near you - live high school football.

IDA members approve new bond financing

Effingham Industrial Development Authority members took a step Wednesday they believe will provide long-term financial support for their plans - and give them needed flexibility to entice prospects.