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New ECSO program could be a lifesaver
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has in place a new program that could help track missing Alzheimer's and autism patients. The ECSO is now a part of Project Lifesaver, which allows family members of Alzheimer's patients and those with autism to be equipped with personalized wrist bands. The wristbands emit a tracking signal and if someone with a wristband wanders off, caregivers can call 911, alerting trained search teams to be brought in. According to statistics, more ...
Empty Stocking Fund needs your help
This family went along fine for years. Then the breadwinner had a stroke, cannot work any longer, his wife continues her part-time work but it isn't enough for two young children, a mother and father. They have had to move and have given up their dreams of moving up when they have had to ask relatives to help. What will Christmas be like for these small children? What about the burden on the mother and father who ...
Hospital to celebrate groundbreaking for expansion
Effingham Hospital and Care Center will hold the groundbreaking of its modernization project on Jan. 2, 2011, at 2 p.m., with festivities taking place on the hospital grounds. Groundbreaking event plans come on the heels of this week's announcement by the Hospital Authority that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided its final commitment to lend its support for the long-awaited modernization plan. Hospital officials were able to secure mortgage financing under HUD's FHA ...
County hires design consultant for jail
Effingham County commissioners are beginning the process to replace its problem-plagued county jail and sheriff's administrative complex. Commissioners voted to hire Lott and Barber to help with the selection of a design team to build a new jail. Voters, in their renewal of the five-year special purpose local option sales tax, approved a $16 million new jail project. "We have the time. Let's do it right," said County Administrator David Crawley. "We can do a much better ...
Patriots Park courts officially ready to serve
Rincon officials were glad to finally cut the ribbon on the tennis courts at Patriots Park Tuesday, marking completion of the first phase of the project. The courts have been open for public use since October. Many already have taken advantage of free play and the after sunset play, thanks to state of the art lighting installed and set by computer to turn off at 11 p.m. Most of the progress in this first phase was made ...
Reasons for optimism
Effingham County drivers trying to get home from I-95 may find the often clogged exit at Highway 21 a little easier to negotiate soon. State Rep. Ann Purcell (R-Rincon) told attendees at the Effingham Chamber of Commerce's annual Eggs and Issues breakfast Wednesday that the state Department of Transportation has been given the go-ahead to turn the emergency lane on I-95 northbound into an extra exit lane, following federal approval of the idea. "That has been our ...
Guilty on all counts
Even jurors struggled to keep their emotions in check as Effingham County Clerk of Courts Elizabeth Hursey read the verdicts on 11 counts. Craig Heidt hung his head after Hursey read the first verdict Thursday evening at 6:35 p.m., guilty as charged for the August 2008 murder of his father, longtime Effingham businessman Philip Heidt. The jury, after six and a half hours of deliberation, found Craig Heidt guilty on all 11 counts, including the murder ...
Heidt found guilty
The jury in the Craig Heidt double murder trial has found him guilty. For more, see Friday's Herald, www.effinghamherald.net or the Herald's Facebook and Twitter pages.
Jury sent to deliberate Heidt shootings
The jury was dismissed at noon to begin deliberations in the double-murder trial of and Effingham man.
Testimony ends in Heidt trial
A jury in the double murder trial of an Effingham County man is expected to begin deliberations Thursday afternoon.
Defense rests in Craig Heidt murder trial
The defense has rested in the Craig Heidt murder trial. Linda Heidt read a letter from Philip Heidt to Craig that had never been delivered. Craig Heidt was wiping tears after it was read. Craig Heidt will not be taking the stand.
Case expected to be given to the jury by noon tomorrow
Defense for Craig Heidt, accused in the murder of his brother, Carey Heidt, father Philip Heidt, and of severely wounding his mother Linda Heidt in 2008, is expected to call its final witness this afternoon. Charges would be sent to the court after the defense rests.
State rests its case against Craig Heidt
The state rested its case against an Effingham County man accused in the August 2008 shotgun slayings of his father and brother late Tuesday afternoon, and defense attorney Dow Bonds is expecting to be through sometime today presenting witnesses and evidence on behalf of Craig Heidt.
State rests case in Heidt trial
The State has rested its case. Defense asked for a directed verdict of acquittal but the motion was denied.
GBI agent: killer meant to "kill every soul in the residence"
In the fifth day of testimony in the double murder trial of an Effingham man, GBI agent says that the assailant's intent was to leave no one alive.
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AAA: Travel up, gas prices down
The AAA projects 93.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holidays, an increase of 1.6 percent from the 91.8 million people who traveled last year. The year-end holiday travel period is defined as Dec. 22-Jan. 1, 2013.
8-year-old airlifted after Saturday wreck
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a Savannah hospital with serious injuries after a Saturday morning crash, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
Allen remembered for a life of service
Lamar Allen will be sworn in soon for another term as chairman of the Effingham County Board of Education, the position his father George held for eight of his 28 years on the Effingham school board.
New fire fees go into effect in Springfield
There will be no millage rate increase for Springfield property owners, after city council members approved a long-debated fire fees plan.
City OKs false alarm ordinance
Springfield is hoping to cut down on the number of false alarms its emergency services have to answer.
Springfield set to OK new fire fees
Springfield City Council members are scheduled to vote at a special called meeting Friday morning on final approval of a new slate of fire fees.
Plans proceed for new jail
Work could begin on the new jail and sheriff's office complex, after Effingham County commissioners approved a change order.
State kicks off Zero Tolerance campaign
ATLANTA - Georgia's annual holiday campaign of Operation Zero Tolerance begins Friday and will last through New Year's Day.
Johnson offers words of wisdom for conservatives
One of the state's foremost conservatives said fellow conservatives need to think about who they talk to - and how they get their message across.
Springfield looking at increase for sewer fees
Sewer fees for city of Springfield customers also appear to be on the rise.
Springfield set to approve new fire fees
Fire fees in Springfield could be on the rise after city council members agreed to a new set of rates.
Lighting the way
Last year, the Lost Plantation community helped one of its own, cancer patient Ashley Toler, through the proceeds from its first Light the Night Golf Cart Parade.
Georgia-Pacific donates to local fire departments
Local fire departments will have a little more money at their disposal, thanks to Georgia-Pacific's Savannah River Mill.
Exchange Club kicks off Empty Stocking Fund drive
Again this year, the Exchange Club of Effingham County will make the holidays brighter for many local families in need through its Empty Stocking Fund campaign.
Work on West 9th Street leads to detour
Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation have scheduled a temporary road closure on West 9th Street between Highway 21 and N. Carolina Avenue in the Rincon.
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