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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. Matyjasik then inducted the Rotary Club of Effingham County's board of directors and officers for 2012-13: Michael Gay, Lamar Crosby, Tracy Soles, Carrie Thompson, Dinah King, Dr. Mark Winters, Lenny Pye and Dan Burkhalter.
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.
New Chamber mugs show off tourist spots
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is offering a new coffee mug that shows off some of Effingham County's tourism efforts. Pictured on the mugs in full color are photos of Civil War soldiers in a skirmish at Olde Effingham Days, the moss-draped steeple of the Jerusalem Lutheran Church at New Ebenezer, the ceremonial keg tapping at the Effingham Oktoberfest, and the historic restored county courthouse.
Grimes completes advanced training
Army Pvt. Richard H. Grimes has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
A living history lesson for CAP
Retired Staff Sgt. James Sapp visited with cadets in the Effingham Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron on May 14 to share his experiences in World War II. Sapp shared narrow escapes and fortunate blessings encountered as he moved from place to place and assignment to assignment during the war.
Wallace graduates from basic training
Army Pvt. Marvin L. Wallace has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Articles by Section - Around Town
United Way raises the power
The United Way of Effingham County is on its way toward reaching its 2013 fundraising goal.
Rincon taking entries for annual scarecrow contest
One of the favorite local events at this time of year is Rincon's annual scarecrow contest, and the city has now made participating in it easier.
Committee preparing for fair
The Effingham County Fair board of directors and committee is busy preparing for the annual Effingham County Fair.
City readies for fall festival
The second annual Springfield Fall Festival is gearing up to be bigger and better than its inaugural event.
Georgia Farm Bureau holding agriculture photo contest
How would you like to win $100 just for taking a picture? The Effingham County Farm Bureau is hosting a photo contest entitled "Picture Agriculture in Effingham."
GSU to host town hall on veterans health care
STATESBORO - The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is holding a veterans health care town hall meeting at Nessmith-Lane Conference Center on the Georgia Southern University campus. The program will be held Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
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