Bradford Receives Spirit Award
BOE Hears About New Assessment Program
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Patti Johnson, Director of Academics and Testing spoke to the Dade County Board of Education about educational assessments during the Monday, Aug. 22 meeting. According to Johnson, the schools will work with Northwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) when the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is given later…
Read MoreTown Creek Trail Expansion Continues
“A Good Time Was Had By All” In Annual Golf Tournament
As the month of July neared an end and August was just around the corner, Sarah Moore, Golf Tournament Co-Chair reported “we are pushing it and the field of teams is almost full.” Much to the delight of the Optimist Club membership, Sarah’s predictions came true. The 34th Optimist Club Golf Tournament was at capacity…
Read MoreWolverines Slaughter Bison
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team traveled to North Sand Mountain on Friday night to face the Bison as both teams were looking for their first win of the season. DCHS dropped a hard-fought game to Athens Academy last week while NSM lost to Valley Head in week…
Read MoreCross Country Opens 2022 Season
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School’s cross county team got its season started last Saturday when they traveled to Heritage High School. The Wolverines had a great first meet of the season with several runners having personal best times. Rock Chaney ran a 21:54 beating his best ever time by 36 seconds…
Read MoreFire Dept., Sheriff’s Office Come To Neighboring Counties’ Aid
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Trenton-Dade Fire Department came to the aid of two separate incidents in Marion and Walker Counties on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy and County Commissioner Matt Blansett, and Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer Sergeant Lee Russell were killed after a helicopter crash…
Read MoreObituaries — Aug. 31 issue
TIMOTHY BREWSTER Timothy Brewster of Valley Head, Ala., born on April 6, 1993, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Timothy loved climbing trees, playing his guitar, and being with his family. But most of all, he loved being with his beloved wife, Brittany. We will all love him and miss him, as this world will…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Claim Wins Over Lady Tigers, Lady Eagles
The Dade County High School Lady Wolverines softball team open region play last week when they hosted the Darlington Lady Tigers. The Lady Tigers took the early lead when they picked up a run in the top of the first inning on a hit batter and two hits. DCHS bounced back in the bottom of…
Read MoreWater Authority Shares Updates At Brief Meeting
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority shared project updates during a brief meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23, due to the absence of multiple board members. Secretary and treasurer Travis Daniel led the meeting, which lasted less than 10 minutes. Daniel noted that Chair Eddie Cantrell, board member Darrell Pardue,…
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