Wrestlers Are Area 7 1A Runners Up
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School’s wrestling team earned a post season berth for the fifth consecutive year Saturday by finishing as the Area 7 1A runner up. This is also the fifth consecutive year the Wolverines have been either area champs or area runner up. The Wolverines entered the tournament as…
Read MoreWolverines Down Eagles, Indians
The Wolverine basketball team hosted Oakwood Christian Academy after coming back from Christmas break. Dade came out firing on all cylinders and quickly took a commanding lead over the visitors from Chickamauga. The Wolverines dominated the first quarter 22-5 for a big 17-point lead. Oakwood settled in some in the second quarter while the Wolverines…
Read MoreHancocks Open Healing Roots Family Practice
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Derek and Crystal Hancock opened Healing Roots Family Practice so that they could offer patients a comfortable, understanding family practice that serves multiple ages. The practice opened in May 2022. Crystal worked as a family nurse practitioner for years before opening the new practice, and Derek, who oversees the office,…
Read MoreObituaries – Jan. 11 Issue
JOYCE DOYLE Joyce Faye Doyle, 51, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2023. Joyce was born July 3, 1971. She was one of the most loving and pure people that you would ever meet. She enjoyed listening to country music, playing games and loved her dogs. She will be dearly missed by all who…
Read MoreLady Wolverines’ Mid–Season Recap, Second Half Expectations
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverines coach Regina Logan shared her thoughts on the season so far and what to look for the remainder of the season. They have faced adversity throughout the first half of the season from sickness to injuries. With just two seniors on the team,…
Read More2023 Music Lineup for 1945 Dade County Fair Released by Organizers
The music lineup is set for the upcoming 1945 Dade County Fair on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The day will begin with Southwind, a Chattanooga Bluegrass band that has played the fair since its inception in 2017. Next, Solt, a local artist, will take the stage at 2:00 p.m., followed by Mechele Berry, a local…
Read MoreObituaries – Jan. 4 Issue
DON GROSS Charles “Don” Donovan Gross, 95, of Trenton, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Don was born Dec. 9, 1927, to the late Henry and Ruby Richie Gross in Deemer, Miss. He owned and operated Gross Furniture in Trenton. Don was a founding member of the Trenton Fire Department and served as Assistant Chief…
Read MoreWolverines Compete in Armuchee Invitational Over Christmas Break
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County wrestling team competed in the Armuchee Invitational Tournament over the Christmas break. The tournament featured 24 teams and was completed over a two-day period. Several Wolverines made the second day of competition, but only three wrestlers placed in the top six. Landon Williams placed second at 190…
Read MoreCounty and City Discuss New County Animal Shelter
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A joint work session on Dec. 28 between the Dade County Board of Commissioners and the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners resulted in overall agreement to build a city-county animal control shelter and pet adoption center. The commissioners agreed that the best location is just behind the Dade County…
Read MoreWolverines Looking to Improve, Make Playoffs During Second Half of Season
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine basketball team currently stands 4-7 on the season, 2-2 in region play, and are looking to improve in the second half of the season as they continue to learn the system of new Wolverine coach Kevin Templeton. “We are making progress but have lacked…
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