Phillips Signs with Cougars
Dade County High School’s Kendyl Phillips recently inked papers to continue her softball career at Cleveland State. Pictured are in front, from left, Brooke Wilson, Kendyl Phillips and Sonia Phillips. Standing are Kevin Wilson, Stephen Graham, Brent Cooper, Chris Brown and Patrick Phillips.
Read MoreObituaries – March 8 Issue
ELDEN CRANE Elden Grady Crane, 66, of Ider, Ala., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Elden was retired from U.S. Pipe and lived at his favorite place on top of Sand Mountain with his beloved wife of 28 years, Janie. Early on, Elden was an avid deer hunter. He loved metal detecting, bowling, gardening, cooking…
Read MoreRed Brick Building to White Wedding Venue: Old Post Office Finds New Purpose
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Anyone who’s driven through Wildwood on Highway 11 over the last several years has likely noticed the changes to the old brick building next to the Wildwood post office. The Bice family bought this property and transformed it into a wedding/event venue and Airbnb, officially opening on Jan. 1 of…
Read MoreRecycling Costs, Vicious Dog Complaint Brought Before County Commission
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The March 2 meeting of the Dade County Commission involved discussion of recycling program expenses and the dire outlook for the future of recycling. Additionally, a citizen brought concerns regarding her neighbor’s aggressive dog and dumping of construction materials before the commission. Another citizen discussed a wine venue that he…
Read MoreWolverines Come Up Short Against Rams, Ramblers; Will Face NSM Bison on Friday
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team traveled to Sylvania, Ala., on Tuesday, Feb. 21 for a game against the Rams. The Rams took the lead in the bottom of the second inning when they scored three runs on two hits and a walk. It would remain 3-0 until…
Read MoreOwner Searches for Details About Historic Rising Fawn Home
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Liz Simmons is in the process of registering the Judge Hale house, built in 1884, with the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 4269 US-11 across from Rising Fawn Hardware & Supply, the house is easily recognizable from the highway. (The historic address is 2406 Highway 11.) While several…
Read MoreGovernor Kemp Appoints DA Chris Arnt to Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit
Contributed Article Governor Brian P. Kemp announced appointments to judicial circuits and state courts last week including District Attorney Chris Arnt to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Ralph Van Pelt, Jr.; and Clayton Fuller to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney vacancy created by…
Read MoreObituaries – March 1 Issue
PATRICIA BOZARTH Patricia Kay Bozarth, 66, of Bryant, Ala., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Patricia was born on March 21, 1956, to the late Ray Thomas and Margaret Milligan-Thomas in Stevenson, Ala. She was a member of Bryant Baptist Tabernacle, loved cats, flowers and gardening, and enjoyed being a homemaker for her family.…
Read MoreIndustrial Development Authority: Additional Water Lines Planned to Support Development
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The highlight of the Industrial Development Authority’s Feb. 20 meeting was discussion of two additional water lines in Dade County. The IDA is supporting Dade County Water & Sewer Authority’s efforts to secure a grant for this project. Evan Stone, executive director for the IDA, explained that the goal is…
Read MoreUnidentified Human Remains Under Investigation
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Trenton Police Department received a call around 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 about human remains that were found behind 214 Sunset Drive, Trenton, Ga. The remains were found in the woods near Town Creek at the southern end of Sunset Drive. The department confirmed that the unidentified remains are…
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