Obituaries — Sept. 28 issue
RODNEY BOTTOMS Rodney Allan Bottoms, 54, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, Sept.22, 2022. He was born Aug. 7, 1968, in St. Petersburg, Fla., to Donna Brown Bottoms and the late Douglas Bottoms, Sr. Rodney enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In…
Read MoreTrenton First Baptist’s The Blessing Ministry Helps Expectant Moms
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Blessing Ministry, a new ministry that is a part of Trenton First Baptist Church, aims to help new expectant mothers by providing them with a baby shower, and much needed baby items. The Blessing Ministry is led by Meghan Pittsley, a long-time member of the church, and Brilee Johnson.…
Read MoreCity Commissioners Discuss FY23 Budget
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Trenton Mayor Alex Case spoke with the City Commissioners about the upcoming work and schedule regarding the fiscal year 2023 budget during the Monday, Sept. 12 meeting. “We are a little behind with the tax commissioner. She is needing something pretty quick to get to billing, so we can get…
Read MoreNewTerra Compost Is Finalist For Idea Leap Grant Contest
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor NewTerra Compost, a composting operation in Wildwood, is one of five finalists in the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) fifth annual Idea Leap Grant contest. These entrepreneurs will participate in a pitch competition as they strive to win one of five grants to support and expand their small business…
Read MoreStevens Is County’s Newest Game Warden
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Stetson Stevens, from Dade County, is Dade County’s newest game warden with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. “I was very fortunate to have parents and grandparents that kept me outside, in the woods, out on the water. I was always fishing, I always loved to hunt. I was always…
Read MoreObituaries — Sept. 21 issue
CHARLES SHARP Charles Grady Sharp, 81, of Cedar Bluff, Ala., passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. Charlie “Grady” was born Nov. 21, 1940, to the late Frank and Nora Sharp. He retired from Planters Snacks in Chattanooga, Tenn., after many years of work. Charlie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Play Six, Win Six Last Week
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team was busy last week playing six matches and winning them all. Overall, they won 12 sets and lost just one during the week. That one loss was to Chattooga and Dade took that match 2-1. In their first match of the…
Read MoreWolverines Open Region Play Friday
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Wolverine football team made the long trip to Bryson City, N.C., last Friday to face the Swain County Maroon Devils in the final game before region play begins next week. The Maroon Devils came into the game with a 3-1 record while Dade came in sporting a 2-1 record…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Play Six, Win Six Last Week
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team was busy last week playing six matches and winning them all. Overall, they won 12 sets and lost just one during the week. That one loss was to Chattooga and Dade took that match 2-1. In their first match of the…
Read MoreSoftball Comes Away With OT Win At Pepperell
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School’s Lady Wolverines softball team traveled to Pepperell on Tuesday, Sept. 13 to face the Lady Dragons in a big region game. The pitcher’s duel saw the game go scoreless for the first five innings before Dade took a 1-0 lead only to see the Pepperell tie…
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