Archive By Section - Around Town
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.
Public safety event a hit
The city of Guyton recently hosted its public safety event in conjunction with its annual Spring Sale Along the Trail for the first time.
UDC observes Confederate Memorial Day
The Effingham County Hussars Chapter No. 2285 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy presented Crosses of Military Service Medals at the Confederate Memorial Day Service held April 27 at the Guyton City Cemetery, near its 26 unknown soldiers section.
Habitat digs in for veterans build project
Cristal Boyles has been looking forward for a while to becoming a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, and her wait should be over soon.
AWWIN to honor three Effingham women
Darlene Pierce, Destiny Wright Bradshaw and Rachel Lloyd of Effingham County are among the outstanding women to be honored as the Assisting Working Women in Need organization's Top Ten Working Women of the Year.
Mydell promoted in Air National Guard
Derrick T. Mydell has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant in the U.S. Air National Guard.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Lest we forget
In light of the accusations of waiting lists and other problems at Veterans Administration hospitals and facilities across the country, state Sen. Jack Hill said the nation needs to make taking care of its veterans one of its top priorities.
A welcome homecoming
Students typically enjoy the last day of school, but three Effingham County girls had an unforgettable one Friday.
EHS Auxiliary honored for service above self
The Effingham Health System Auxiliary was awarded the Sunrise Rotary Club of Effingham County's Service Above Self Award.
Mail carriers deliver for Manna House
Rincon residents participated in the National Letter Carriers Postal Food Drive on May 10, as they were encouraged to fill a bag with non-perishable food items and place it at their mailbox. These items were collected and donated to a local food pantry to help "stamp out" hunger.
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