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

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.

Guyton selects scarecrow winners

The city of Guyton had several entries for its scarecrow contest.

ACS soars with donation from Gulfstream

The American Cancer Society was presented with a $5,000 donation from Gulfstream, given in honor of Gulfstream personnel and their families who have been touched by cancer.

United Way Prize Patrol strikes again

The United Way Prize Patrol secret agents tracked down another weekly winner.

Habitat spells out goals to Sunrise Rotary

Jimmy Rutland spoke to the Sunrise Rotary Club about the Effingham Habitat for Humanity's goals and performance.

Mossy Oak ready for 34th bluegrass festival

It's that time of year again for the family and folks at Mossy Oak Music Park in Guyton to host their 34th bluegrass and gospel music festival. Activities begin with a covered dish supper Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. and conclude with a worship service and gospel music Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m.

Light on the toes, big on the donation

Dr. James Cornwell presented a check for $5,671.63 to Glenda King of the Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program.

United Way halfway to goal

The United Way of Effingham County has reached the halfway point in its annual campaign, getting to 50 percent of the $302,007 goal with six weeks of the campaign left.