Oliver completes basic training

Daniel Robert Oliver of Guyton has graduated from Navy basic training at Great Lakes, Ill. Oliver, the son of Michele and Richard H. Oliver Sr. of Guyton, is the maternal grandson of Mary Ann and James Whitcomb Miller also of Guyton, and the paternal grandson of Catherine and the late Robert Asbury Oliver of Deale, Md. Oliver was selected as the starboard watch section leader of his graduating class and was awarded as an honor ...

Methodist Campground, Treutlen House benefit from Sunday School gifts

Recently the Effingham County Sunday School Association donated $1,000 to The Treutlen House and $1,000 to the Effingham County Methodist Campground.

New Web site designed to help those recovering from substance abuse

In September, a Savannah Web site will be launched by Social Work graduates at the University of Georgia that is dedicated to helping clinicians find drug treatment centers for those struggling with addiction in the Savannah area.

Rotary welcomes top Eagle

Outgoing Effingham Sunrise Rotary President Bonnie Dixon thanks Sam Baker for his presentation on Georgia Southern University athletics. Baker has been the Georgia Southern athletics director for 13 years and met with the club to promote the university's upcoming 2009 season. Because of the economic impact of GSU athletics on the local economy, he encourages everyone in the community to come to the games. If you would like to find out more about being involved ...

GSP post investigated 11 wrecks during June

State troopers from the Rincon post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 11 traffic crashes in June in Effingham County. Sgt. 1st Class Chad Riner said the traffic crashes resulted in 12 injuries and no traffic deaths.

Seckinger completes basic training

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Stephen R. Seckinger graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Bennett named to Council of Regional Commissions

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle recently appointed The Coastal Bank's Effingham County Market President Chap Bennett to a two-year term on the Council of Regional Commissions starting July 1.

ECSO looking to start Project Lifesaver in county

Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie spoke to the Sunrise Rotary Club in Effingham County announcing his intentions on bringing Project Lifesaver and the CARE CALL Reassurance program to Effingham County.

Lee earns honor from GMA

SAVANNAH - Rincon Mayor Ken Lee received the prestigious certificate of achievement from the Georgia Municipal Training Institute at the Georgia Municipal Association's 76th Annual Convention in Savannah on June 23.

Bouton completes basic training

Air National Guard Airman Aron A. Bouton graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

‘Big Is’ retires from Wiley’s

Buckmasters donate to LDSS

Asinc retires from Air Guard

After more than 33 years of distinguished military service, Lt. Col. George Asinc is retiring from the ranks of the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, headquartered in Savannah.

Red Cross pays a visit on Sunrise Rotary

Superintendent delivers report card to Rotary

United Way visits Simpson Lumber

Recently, Simpson Lumber in Meldrim allowed its employees to attend a special 10-minute presentation on the United Way programs in the Coastal Empire.

Mobley honored with resolution

State Rep. Ann Purcell (R-Rincon) presented a resolution passed by the General Assembly to Effingham County Hospital Authority member Stephen Mobley at the board's meeting.

Christmas at Ebenezer to be held Nov. 25

Historic Effingham Christmas at Ebenezer will be held Nov. 25, with the gates opening at 3 p.m.

A big day for company and United Way

United Way-Effingham was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the W. W. Williams Company in recognition of its 100th anniversary. A celebration luncheon of this milestone was held at their Savannah facility recently and the donation was presented.

All kinds of characters enjoy ECRP Fall Festival

Effingham County Recreation and Parks held its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 30. More than 130 children, ages 1 to 12, turned out for the games and costume contests.

Treutlen House to hold Family Fun Day

Although the Treutlen House at New Ebenezer has been part of the Effingham County community for a dozen years, director Bonnie Tootle is aware that many people know little or nothing about it.

Next 'Girls Night Out' to cover options for breast surgery

Women who are considering breast surgery, whether it is reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy or electing to undergo an augmentation procedure to restore breast volume lost after significant weight loss or pregnancy, or to reduce breast size in order to address a health issue such as chronic back pain, have a lot of factors to consider before making the decision to move forward.

Ruling the livestock arena

The cattle show Thursday night brought the events in the Fairgrounds' Livestock Arena to a conclusion for another year.

ACS memorial service to be held Nov. 11

The annual Effingham County American Cancer Society memorial and honor service will be held Nov. 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Effingham County Board of Education Auditorium, 405 N. Ash St. in Springfield. The public is invited to attend.

Fair announces booth winners

The booth winners at this year's Effingham County Fair were:

Tourney raises $10K to fight Alzheimer’s

The 2nd Annual David Jimenez Open Golf Tournament raised $10,000 for the Alzheimer's Association. Seventy-eight players competed in a captain's choice scramble at Lost Plantation Golf Club in Rincon.

A winning taste

The Exchange Club of Effingham County recently sponsored a chili cook-off at the Springfield Fall Festival.

Scouts, church present haunted trail

Boy Scouts Troop 691, Girl Scout Troop 30078 and Zion Lutheran Church are teaming to create the Haunted Trail on the nature trail and surrounding areas in the Zion Lutheran Park. The Haunted Trial will be open tonight and Saturday, and the spooking will begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. both nights.

Sunrise Rotary stays busy

Joe Tallent spoke to the Sunrise Rotary Club, giving his classification speech.

Boy Scouts plan Log Landing Camp weekend

The Rincon United Methodist Church-sponsored Boy Scout Troop 665 will celebrate its 35th anniversary of camping at the Log Landing Camp on Log Landing Road. The event begins Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Sunday at noon.