Iowa State Students Help With Cloudland Canyon Trails
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor For nearly a decade, students from Iowa State University (ISU) have traveled to Cloudland Canyon State Park on their spring break to work in the park. This year, 12 students drove over 800 miles to help with trail restructuring and handrail repair. The university offers a program called ISU Alternative…
Read MoreWolverines Rally Against Indians
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Wolverine soccer team was back in action last week with a pair of region games. After an early-week region loss to Trion (5-0), the Wolverines were back Thursday night hosting the Chattooga Indians. Despite a rocky first-half start, the Wolverines rallied in the final 40 minutes of play. Connecting…
Read MorePetition Formed to Stop Fluoridation of Dade Water
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When Barbara Tillery learned about the fluoridation of tap water, a standard practice in most counties in the United States, she became concerned about fluoride’s possible links to cancer and other health problems. She began an online petition about the fluoridation of Dade County water. Per the American Cancer Society’s…
Read MoreDurham Mine Trails Ribbon Cutting
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Lula Lake Land Trust (LLLT) and outdoor enthusiasts celebrated the newly installed Durham Mine Trails on March 18 with a ribbon cutting, live band, and trail challenge. Mike and Nancy Robinson said, “We’ve lived here most of our lives. We’ve been coming to and been members of LLLT for many…
Read MoreTennis Teams Sweep Chattooga
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School’s boys and girls varsity tennis teams showed up to play last Thursday, March 16, when the Chattooga Eagles came to town for a region match. The Lady Wolverines took to the courts ready to win. Number one singles, Alleigh Daniels, showed her never give up mentality…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Soccer Team Takes Down Trion Bulldogs, Chattooga Indians
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Lady Wolverines continued their winning ways by defeating region foe Trion on Tuesday, March 14 by a score of 4-0. Oli Conrad (2), Anna Ballard, and Kinsley Pryor scored goals. Assists came from Abby Dwyer and Conrad. Strong defensive play from Madeline Jelley, Blythe Jelley, Ayden Miles, Chloe Ballard,…
Read MorePedestrian Crosswalk, Panhandling, Vandalism: City Discusses Ongoing Issues and Projects
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton Commission Meeting on March 13 reviewed several new topics, as well as many previously discussed items. New topics included a pedestrian crosswalk near Dade Elementary School; establishing a panhandling ordinance; information about a nine-month old case and its potential ties to the recently discovered human remains;…
Read MoreObituaries – March 22 Issue
SONNY BRADFORD Wesley “Sonny” Drennon Bradford, 79, of New Salem, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sonny was born Dec. 26, 1943, to the late Floyd and Thelma Mae Massey Bradford. He served in the United States Army and was named “Athlete of the Year” 1967 from the 1st Battalion, 1st Infantry at West Point…
Read MoreCitizen’s Academy Week Three Covers Law Enforcement Academy
At the start of the March 15 Citizen’s Academy session, attendees heard firsthand from Sheriff Ray Cross and officers about the chase and arrest of wanted sex offender Ronald Sever on March 9. Residents asked questions about sex offenders, sexual predators, examples of such cases in Dade County, and laws surrounding these issues. Then, Gary…
Read MoreWolverines Drop Two to Coosa
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team traveled to Coosa High School on Tuesday, March 14, for the first game of their second three game region series of the season. The Wolverines had a big first inning, scoring six runs to take a commanding lead over the Eagles. Coosa…
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