Wolverines Earn Third In State Wrestling Duals
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverines came up six points short on their bid for a state championship Saturday in Bremen. The Wolverines lost to Lovett in the semi-final round match–up. Dade County opened the tournament with a quarter final round win over Haralson County 54-30. Dade was dominant in the match–up,…
Read MoreMayo Provides Update On A Hand UP Ministry
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor A Hand UP Ministry Director Rex Mayo thanked the community for the support given for the opening of the Hope House and the on-site Hope House Café. “A little over five years ago, myself and some others in the community got together, trying to come up with a way to…
Read MoreThis Year’s 1945 Fair Is Expected To Be Best Yet
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Planning is already underway for this July’s 1945 Dade County Fair, and the event is expected to be better than ever. Event organizer Nathan Wooten said that planning has become a year-round thing, especially since the fair has become so big. Right now, the committee is meeting twice a month,…
Read MoreLocal Businesses Experiencing Omicron Effects
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 sweeps its way across Dade County and northwest Georgia, the community is encouraged to get vaccinated and boosted. Logan Boss, Public Information Officer of the Northwest Health District for the Georgia Department of Public Health shared the latest information available, plus new developments in…
Read MoreTri–State Food Pantry Helping Eliminate Hunger In Dade County
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Tri-State Food Pantry, located on 2026 Highway 136 West on Sand Mountain, helps Dade County individuals and families who are in need of extra food resources. The Tri State Food Pantry is an all-volunteer agency. The pantry was started more than 25 years ago by a few individuals at…
Read MoreIDA Shares News, Upcoming Projects
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Industrial Development Authority held an information only meeting, due to not having a quorum, on Monday, Jan. 17. Unable to vote on items, board members shared information about ongoing news and upcoming projects and events. Alliance for Dade Chair George Williams attended the meeting via phone call…
Read MoreHoward Leads Wolverines To Win Over Ridgeland Panthers
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine basketball team hit the court again on Friday after COVID and the weather disrupted play earlier last week. On Friday night the Ridgeland Panthers came calling and the home crowd saw a competitive game between the two teams. In the first quarter the Wolverines…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Dominate The Scoreboard Against Lady Panthers
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine basketball team was back in action Friday night when they hosted the Ridgeland Lady Panthers. The team had a couple of games rescheduled due to COVID and bad weather earlier in the week. The game started slow as both teams had trouble scoring…
Read MoreObituaries — Jan. 26 issue
BILLY BELUE Billy Ray Belue, 58, of Trenton, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith and was employed in construction for most of his life. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Billy Alvin Belue and sisters, Juanita Lynn Ford and Karen Michelle Belue. Survivors include his mother, Gertrude…
Read MoreCity Of Trenton Hires Keith As New City Clerk
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The City of Trenton Board of Commissioners hired April Keith as the new city clerk after an hour-long executive session during a special called meeting on Friday, Jan. 14, Keith started the position Tuesday, Jan. 18, after former clerk Russanna Jenkins resigned. “April has been working as a part-time employee…
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