Shrader Charged With Murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Roger Allen Shrader, 58, of Trenton, with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault by strangulation. This arrest comes after the Dade County Sheriff’s Office asked agents in the Calhoun regional investigative office to assist with a homicide investigation. On Friday, March 4, Dade County…
Read MoreEvents Bring Awareness To Area Family Agencies
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade First Family Connection Director Martha Baker informed the community about various agency announcements and ongoings during the weekly county update on Thursday, March 3. The Blue Ribbon Glow Run will be Friday, April 22, at Dade County High School. The gates open at 8 p.m. and the race starts…
Read MoreMullis Will Not Seek Re–Election
Senator Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) announced Monday, March 7 that he is not seeking re–election. Sen. Mullis stated: “Serving the hardworking people of Northwest Georgia for the previous 22 years in the State Senate has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. My goal has always been to represent my fellow Georgians…
Read MorePlanning Commission, City Plan Out New Ordinance
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The City of Trenton Board of Commission and the City of Trenton Planning Commission met on Tuesday, March 1 for a workshop session to further discuss and plan the distilled spirits package sales ordinance. The Planning Commission, and the City Commission debated and changed much of what was discussed at…
Read MoreNASA HUNCH Students Honored At BOE Meeting
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade Middle and High School students were recognized and honored for their work with NASA HUNCH during the Monday, Feb. 28 Board of Education meeting. Shenea Hill, Director of Career and Technology Innovation, and Bob Zeek, of NASA HUNCH spoke to the board about the program, and the project that…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Are 3–0 In Region Soccer
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine soccer team is off to a great start this season, currently sporting a 5-1-1 record. After an opening season loss to Coahulla Creek 5-1 the Lady Wolverines have been red hot. The team’s first win came against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 3-1, and they followed that with…
Read MoreWildcats Bring Down Wolverines; Dade Stings Hornets
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team traveled to Rainsville, Ala., last Thursday to face Ft. Payne High School. Ft. Payne’s field is under construction, so the game was played at Plainview High School. The Wolverines got off to a good start when Brodie Swader was hit by a…
Read MoreHistorical Courthouse Update Presented At Recent County Commission Meeting
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Jamey Blevins of Blevins Construction Management, Inc., presented information about the historical courthouse project to the Dade County Board of Commissioners during the Thursday, March 3 meeting. According to Blevins, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing bids went out Monday, Feb. 28, and are due back on March 14. “By the next…
Read MoreObituaries — March 2 issue
TERRY CAMERON Terry Lynn Cameron, 72, of Lookout Mountain, passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. He was born March 1, 1949, to the late Floyd and Alline Neal Cameron. Terry was passionate about the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing. He loved all his friends, family and was a special uncle to so many…
Read MoreLibrary Offering Programs For All Ages
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor There are many ongoing programs at the Dade County Public Library, announced by Spencer Pennington, Youth Education Coordinator for the library, during the weekly county update, broadcast on Thursday, Feb. 24. The Manga Club, for middle school aged children and up, will start Thursday, March 3, at 5 p.m. Learn…
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