Trenton Methodist Hosts Pickleball for All Ages
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In recent years, the game of pickleball has seen an uptick in interest across the country. Trenton United Methodist Church (TUMC) joined the growing sport by adding Thursday evening pickleball to their schedule of events. Gail Heddon and Darren Biddle coordinate the pickleball nights. Biddle explained that it’s been happening…
Read MoreFood City Recognizes Dade Resident for Her Outstanding Volunteerism
Contributed Article Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. “Food City is committed to the communities we serve. Many of our associates volunteer their time and talents to assist civic organizations throughout the region and we’re proud to formally recognize their…
Read MoreWoods Announces Candidacy for District Three Commissioner
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Brigadier General Bob Woods has chosen to run for District Three Commissioner. He sat down with the Sentinel to discuss his reasons for running, his experience and qualifications, and his appreciation of Dade County. He said, “I served my country for over 30 years, and now I’m serving my county.…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Arrests
On Feb. 21, Dade County deputies were patrolling the Head River/Menlo area when a traffic stop resulted in a seizure of over 63 grams of methamphetamine and two arrests. This is just one of the many traffic stops that has resulted in the seizure of dangerous and illegal drugs as deputies work hard to get…
Read MoreWolverines Fall in First Round of State
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Wolverine basketball team traveled to Athens on Wednesday, Feb. 22 to face the Athens Christian School Eagles in the first round of the Georgia 1A State Basketball Tournament with a chance to advance to the Sweet Sixteen with a win. Both teams had a good first quarter with the…
Read MoreObituaries – Feb. 22 Issue
JASPER CALLAWAY Jasper Callaway “J.C.” Stephens, 90, of Benton, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. J.C. was born to Clyde Franklin and Marchie Tallent Stephens on Feb. 5, 1933 in Benton, Tenn. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving 1953 until 1955. He was retired from Bowater Papermill in 1982 after…
Read MoreCity Moves Forward with Brew Pub Ordinance, Considers Downtown Development Authority
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the beginning of the Feb. 13 City of Trenton Commission meeting, Mayor Alex Case reported that the city is moving to the same online agenda system that Dade County and the school board uses for meetings. “This is in the test environment,” he said. “Once it goes public, it…
Read MoreWilliams Named 2023 State Champion
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The 2022-2023 wrestling season came to an end this past week in Macon. The Wolverines sent five qualifiers to Macon and came home with one state champion. Gideon Moore, Brandon Willerson, Heidi Raines, and Jordan Casstellanos did not place in Macon, but all four competed well. Raines could have rolled…
Read MoreDade Run Rules Warriors, Hornets as Baseball Season Gets Underway
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team played its home opener last week when the team hosted the Gordon Central Warriors. DCHS defeated the Warriors the week before by the final score of 17-4 and this would be another blow out win for the Wolverines. The visiting Warriors got…
Read MoreWolverines are Fourth Seed in State Tournament
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Wolverine basketball team traveled back to Armuchee on Tuesday, Feb. 14, for their final game in the Region 7 tournament against the Trion Bulldogs. The teams were playing for the third and fourth seeds for the upcoming state tournament that they punched their tickets for on Saturday, Feb. 11.…
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