Local Brownies celebrate Girl Scout Sunday, Easter

Knight taps Majette to lead his U.S. Senate campaign

ATLANTA - Former Congresswoman Denise Majette announced that she is throwing her support behind U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Rand Knight and will serve as the state chairwoman for his campaign.

L.I.F.E. hosts social event

L.I.F.E., Inc. hosted a social event on March 20 at the Spring Hollow community in Springfield.

Celebrating Georgia Day

On Feb. 12, Effingham Hussars No. 2285 United Daughters of the Confederacy presented a historical and education program to more than 200 students of Effingham County Middle School.

Tyson offers lawn care tips to Rotarians

Effingham County Cooperative Extension Coordinator Bill Tyson was the guest speaker at the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club on March 18.

Drescher completes basic training

Air Force Airman Keny L. Drescher has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Crosby named to Savannah Tech's board of directors

SAVANNAH - Lamar Crosby of Rincon has joined the Savannah Technical College Board of Directors, the institution's local governing body.

Beard named conservationist of the year

Daniel Beard was named the resource conservationist at the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District's annual awards for the best farmers on Feb. 21.

Pryor awarded in soybean contest

Newman Pryor, Effingham County commodity producer, was the recipient of the 2007 state non-irrigated soybean efficiency contest.

Wilkins informs community members about research for childhood cancers

Effingham Sunrise Rotary president-elect Bonnie Dixon thanks Jenny Wilkins for her presentation on the "Elf from Catie" campaign for cancer research. For each elf purchased through the program, 30 percent will go to Cure Childhood Cancer (www.curechildhoodcancer.org). If you would like to get more information on how you can get involved, you may contact Wilkins at 1st Self Storage 754-7493 or at 658-6107.

Smith named 165th’s IG

Maj. David Smith has been selected to serve as the new inspector general for the 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard.

Luikart retires from service

Lt. Col. Kenneth Arthur Luikart has retired from the 165th Mission Support Group where he served as vice-commander, after more than 30 years of service.

Corbett retires from Air Guard

Lt. Col. Brian J. Corbett is retiring from active duty after more than 20 years of service to the U.S. Air Force and the Georgia Air National Guard.

Effingham soldier among Army's top cooks at Fort Riley

What does is it take to be one of the best Army food service facility's in the world? Good food? Sure. Good service? You bet. Cleanliness? Absolutely. But most of all, it takes personnel willing to go the extra mile to take care of their customers.

Ferst prize

Elaine Spencer, co-chairman of Effingham County's Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, accepts $3,000 donation from the Sunrise Rotary Club. This program provides free age appropriate book to all children between the ages of birth to 5 years. The mission of the program is insuring that all children in Effingham County enter Kindergarten ready to learn. Last month the program distributed 1,347 books to Effingham children.

How to have a safe 4th of July

Savannah firefighters and the Joseph M. Still Burn Center Foundation urge caution and safety for the 4th of July.

What to do to beat the heat

With temperatures already having broken triple digits, and more hot weather expected soon, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta advises the following precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses:

New Ebenezer Retreat Center to hold day camp

New Ebenezer Retreat Center will hold a day camp for boys and girls ages 6-12 from July 16-20 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

YMCA taking applications for next Christian Leadership Academy

The Effingham YMCA is accepting nominations for the Christian Leadership Academy.

Red Cross makes urgent plea for blood donations

The American Red Cross blood supply has reached emergency levels with 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June. This shortfall leaves the Red Cross with half the readily available blood products on hand now than this time last year.

Tallent’s talents honored

Joe Tallent was recently honored as Rotarian of the Year by the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club.

Effingham Health System to offer health care fair

Effingham Health System invites community members to attend a special one-day event to learn more about the wide variety of healthcare services available on the expanded campus.

Effingham Orchestra to strike up patriotic concert, silent auction

Effingham Community Orchestra Director Andrea Huff has announced that the orchestra will present its "Something Old, Something New, Something Patriotic Too" concert and silent auction fundraiser on Sunday at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks gymnasium.

Probate Court's Dobson honored

Susan Dobson from Effingham County Probate Court received a Certificate of Certification for 90 hours of training from The Institute of Judicial Education.

Girls Night Out to discuss summer home safety

With the summer season here, children spend more of their time in the home, be it on their own, or with a family member or care giver. Accidental poisonings, choking, suffocation, drowning and falls are all most likely to occur in a home setting, according to national statistics. In fact, falls account for more than a third of all fatal injuries.

A helping hand for Manna House

Trinity Lutheran Church from Ohio sent its youth group to Manna House to volunteer its time in outreach missions. This is the group's second year coming to Effingham County to volunteer at various places during its week-long stay at New Ebenezer Retreat Center.

Explorers’ captain completes training

Nathan Wilson, Exploring captain of the Effingham County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Exploring post, received recognition from Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie on June 5 for participating in the Exploring Program for the last three years.

Effingham Rotary inducts new leader

The Rotary Club of Effingham County recently inducted Tom Matyjasik as president for 2012-13.

Girl Scouts shine for GLOW

Daisy Girl Scout Troop 30387 of Effingham County recently donated food to GLOW Ministries as part of their community outreach. The girls learned that GLOW stands for God Loves Orphans and Widows and is a non-profit organization that provides food to local families in need of some extra help.

Council of Catholic Women Packs Purses for VWAP

The Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW) recently held its annual convention in Savannah. In keeping with the National Council of Catholic Women's Campaign for Human Dignity, the Savannah Deanery CCW chose the Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program as the local charity to help.