City Commissioners Discuss Liquor Stores, Brew Pub Ordinance, Mobile Food Services, and Development
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The June 12 City of Trenton commission meeting covered alcohol-related ordinances and the dissolving and formation of development/city planning groups. Mayor Alex Case mentioned that citizen and business owner Ryan Faircloth approached the city about a resolution to dissolve the Trenton Planning Commission, explaining, “Back in the mid 90s when…
Read MoreGrief Support Group Forms for Those Who Have Lost a Spouse
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On July 15, Grace Community Church in Trenton is hosting a grief support group using a program called GriefShare. The group is focused on people who have lost a spouse and want to join with others who are grieving. July’s topic is “Loss of a Spouse,” and a second event…
Read MoreJones Family Celebrates 65th Wedding Anniversary by Hang Gliding
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In celebration of Paul and Jan Jones’ 65th wedding anniversary (as well as Paul’s 90th birthday), Jan and family members from three generations went tandem hang gliding at the Lookout Mountain Flight Park. Having moved to the Fairyland area of Lookout Mountain about four years ago, Jan and Paul had…
Read MoreObituaries – June 21 Issue
MARVIN COUCH Marvin Harvey Couch, 70, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Marvin was born Oct. 22, 1952, in Fort Payne, Ala., to the late Hoyt Monroe and Thelma Lee Couch. He resided in Gaylesville, Ala., where he found joy in the simple things in life. He loved spending time outdoors and fishing. Marvin was…
Read MoreCounty Adopts Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On June 15 at 5 p.m., the Dade County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to adopt the budget for this coming fiscal year. With Robert Goff (District 3 commissioner) out due to knee surgery and Phillip Hartline (District 2 commissioner) in the middle of a job pouring concrete,…
Read MoreFrom Inspiration to Publication: Dade Library Hosting Three Writing Workshops for Adults
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor As part of its summer program, the Dade County Public Library is hosting three adult writing-related workshops: the first on June 21, the second on July 20, and the last on August 12. Estelle Ford-Williamson (author of three historically inspired books) will be talking about how to write…
Read MoreCommissioners Set to Approve Proposed County Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 This Week
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners held the public hearing for the fiscal year 2024 proposed budget on June 8. No citizens (aside from those connected to county government) attended or came forward with questions, concerns, or comments. Numerous department heads touched on needs in their areas, budget changes, growth…
Read MoreCORRECTION: Commissioners Concerned About Property Assessments
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Last week’s paper included a story about the June 1 Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting. The headline read, “Citizens Concerned Over Property Tax Increase.” A more appropriate headline would have been, “Commissioners Concerned About Property Assessments.” First, while commissioners reiterated concerns that citizens have expressed to them, no citizens…
Read MoreLady Wolverines “Going Hard” Preparing for Upcoming Season
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer While most of the students at Dade County High School are enjoying the summer break from class work and extra circular activities, most of the athletes are hard at work honing their skills for the upcoming season. Last week, we learned a little about what is happening with football and…
Read MoreMusic, Animals, and Community Come Together at Hicks Hollow Farm
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Jerry Harris has spent much of his life working through post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While PTSD remains a daily reality for Harris, he’s found some relief by rescuing animals, using poetry as therapy, enjoying music, working with his hands at Hicks Hollow Farm,…
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