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Newest commissioners eager to get to work
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New Effingham County commissioners, from left, Phil Kieffer, Vera Jones and Steve Mason take their oaths of office from Probate Judge Beth Rahn Mosley in the historic Effingham Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
Patrick Donahue
Updated: Dec 17, 2010, 12:01 AM
Published: Dec 17, 2010, 12:04 AM
The newest members of the Effingham County commissioners say they’re ready to get to work.
 
Phil Kieffer, Vera Jones and Steve Mason were sworn in Wednesday afternoon by Probate Judge Beth Rahn Mosley at the historic Effingham Courthouse and their first meeting as commissioner will take place Jan. 4. 
 
“We’re excited,” said Jones, the former school board member who won a Republican primary runoff for the District 2 seat. “We have a lot of good ideas that we came up with as a group.”
 
For the complete story, see Friday's edition of the Effingham Herald. 
Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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