Archive By Section - Around Town
Effingham Academy grads enjoy reunion
Family and friends attended the 64th reunion of the Effingham Academy class of 1950.
Chamber sets date for Eggs and Issues review
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Eggs and Issues Review breakfast, scheduled for May 21 at 7:30 a.m. at the Effingham College and Career Academy on Highway 21.
For Hayes, campaign accomplishes missions
As this year's Effingham County candidate for the annual Kiss-A-Pig campaign, Mimi Hayes wanted to raise awareness about diabetes - along with money to fight it.
Annual Relay for Life carries on the fight
The birthday on her driver's license may read differently, but Laura Pratt also now has May 7 circled on the calendar.
Belief system
Caleb Mock talks as if he's being inconvenienced by a simple illness rather than battling a life-threatening disease.
Mettler takes on animal shelter for Eagle project
Members of Boy Scout Troop 665 from Rincon United Methodist Church joined Eagle candidate Madison Mettler on Saturday for his Eagle Scout project at the Effingham County Animal Shelter.
Rincon taking applications for Citizens Police Academy
The Rincon Police Department is currently accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy. The CPA will begin July 8 and is a 10-week program.
Park stretches out
Four brand-new fields will be ready for play later this week at Macomber Park, much to the delight of Rincon city officials.
You load 13 tons and what do you get?
Two local Scout troops recently planned and carried out the largest service project held in the area in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup, removing "eyesores" and junk thrown out by people.
Arnsdorff speaks to Rotarians
Greg Arnsdorff, assistant superintendent of the Effingham County School System, made a recent visit to the Sunrise Rotary Club.
Copeland graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Justin D. Copeland graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Goins completes basic training
Navy Seaman Recruit Lance C. Goins, son of Christy K. Van Tassel of Rincon, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Orchestra ready for concert, book sale
Effingham Community Orchestra will present its "Something New and Something Patriotic Too" concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks Department gymnasium, 808 Highway 119 South in Springfield.
Students take on food drive challenge
Marlow Elementary students were given a challenge by school counselor Tonya Ward to collect 780 food items, representing the total number of students enrolled in the school.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Family Promise schedules work days for day center
Family Promise of Effingham is close to opening its doors, but first the organization needs volunteers to ready its day center.
Alexander graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Thaddeus A. Alexander graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
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