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Effingham County Sheriff’s Office holds Jail Officer Training Class

Effingham County Sheriff’s Office holds Jail Officer Training Class

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a training class the week of June 5 for jail officers to better prepare them for the demands of the job. The Jail Training and Evaluation Program (JTEP) is designed to provide knowledge and skills to new employees, which in turn, will provide for a more effective and […]

Two Rivers Health Clinic officially opens permanent facility

Two Rivers Health Clinic officially opens permanent facility

Read full article here: https://www.effinghamherald.net/local/two-rivers-health-clinic-officially-opens-permanent-facility/

Restoring a piece of history: How Springfield saved the Mars Theater

Restoring a piece of history: How Springfield saved the Mars Theater

From her office window in downtown Springfield, Gussie Nease would gaze at the Mars Theater and lament over what it had become. As a kid, she watched “Love Me Tender” starring Elvis Presley and wanted to create more memories of moviegoing with friends and family. But her dream of doing so was in jeopardy. “I […]