Trenton’s Banks Remain Secure During Failure of Two National Banks
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Amidst the fall-out of two large bank failures (one in New York and one in California), community banks overall are flourishing, as Bank of Dade and Citizens Bank and Trust presidents both explained. Throughout March, national media covered the closing of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB, headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif.)…
Read MorePepperell Dragons Slay the Wolverines
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team had a three-game series with the Pepperell Dragons last week with the first game being played at Pepperell on Tuesday, April 4. Dade County went down in order in the top of the first inning. Pepperell came to bat, and after the…
Read MoreTrenton Pressing Breaks Ground on $10M Expansion
PROJECT HIGHLAND REVEALED: For multiple months, the Industrial Development Authority has discussed Project Highland. The project was recently revealed to be a $10 million, 105,000 square-foot expansion of Trenton Pressing. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 6 during which Mike Pfunder (owner) shared the success story of the company, explaining that they chose the…
Read MoreBusy Week for Wolverine Teams
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer This is a big week for Wolverine athletics with several sports in action and several of those events will be at home. The biggest game of the week was on Tuesday, April 11, at Wolverine Stadium when the Lady Wolverine soccer team hosted the Elbert County Blue Devils in the…
Read MoreObituaries – March 12 Issue
BEN BLEVINS Benjamin Matthew Blevins, infant son of Hali Mae Gilbert and Chase Blevins, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Though only here four months, he was a wonderful baby and loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by sister, Vivian Blevins. In addition to his parents, survivors include his brother, Lane Blevins; grandparents,…
Read MoreTire Amnesty Day Set, Railroad Crossing Update
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The March 6 meeting of the Dade County Commission highlighted the upcoming tire amnesty day, a solution to roads being blocked by trains for extended periods of time, and several events happening at the library. Melissa Bradford, commissioner for District 4, announced the Annual Allan Bradford Tire Amnesty Day coming…
Read MoreAlliance for Dade Lunch and Learn
Wolverines Hosting Invitational April 14
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine track team participated in the Gordon Lee Invitational meet last week and came away with another good showing that they continue to improve with each meet. The meet had 11 schools competing, and the Wolverine boys finished fourth overall as a team. The three…
Read MoreFine Arts Students Recognized by BOE
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The March 27 meeting of the Dade County Board of Education focused on recognition of students, staff, and schools for competition achievements, quality work, and excellence. In particular, the fine arts had the chance to shine. Superintendent Josh Ingle noted that Kendra Belcher (special education at Dade County High School),…
Read MoreWolverines Hold Off Indians for 3–0 Win
It is a maxim in the soccer-verse that a 2-0 scoreline represents the most dangerous lead in the game. Opposition snags a goal back, and suddenly momentum shifts, often ending with catastrophic results. The Wolverine men came face-to-face with the pitfall of a two-goal cushion as they hosted the Chattooga Indians in a must-win region…
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