City Looking Into New Sewer Industrial Rates
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The city of Trenton Board of Commissioners discussed preliminary sewer industrial rates during the Monday, Jan. 10 meeting. “We had an industrial complex come to us wanting to discharge waste that is currently outside of our current sewer use ordinance. It falls back to us to govern it to say…
Read MoreWolverines Win Sectionals; Advance To Elite 8
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School wrestling team had a big week last week. The Wolverines started things off on Tuesday night with senior night matches against Lakeview–Ft. Oglethorpe and Heritage. The Wolverines completely dominated the Warriors of LFO 83-0. The second match of the night would not be so easy.…
Read MoreDCHS Cheerleaders Named To 2021–2022 All–Region Team
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School cheerleaders were well represented on the 2021-2022 All–Region 7-AA Cheerleading Team announced last week. The Wolverine cheerleaders named to the team were senior Mckenna Case, junior Daisia Sewell, sophomore Alexis Gibson, and freshman Leaunna Turner. In addition to…
Read MoreObituaries — Jan. 19 issue
SHERMAN AVANS Sherman Charles Avans, 86, of Higdon, Ala., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. He was born Oct. 5, 1935, to the late Gunner and Emma Avans. Sherman loved the outdoors and was a fishing enthusiast. He would fish no matter how cold or hot the weather. He played softball for many years and…
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Lady Wolverines Fall To Fourth Place
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine basketball team traveled to Calhoun on Tuesday, Jan. 11 to face the Gordon Central Lady Warriors in a key Region 7-AA game. Both teams got off to a good start, trading baskets and playing good defense. When the first quarter ended the game…
Read MorePennington Publishes First Book
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Ken Pennington, a Dade County artist known for his paintings, is in the process of publishing his first book, “The Rockeaters.” The idea for “The Rockeaters” started when Pennington was a child, exploring caves. “I started this story when I was 8 or 9 years old. Every weekend I wanted…
Read MoreNew Salem UMC’s Clothing Bank Has Free Items For Those In Need
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Clothing Bank, located in the basement of the New Salem United Methodist Church at 12550 Highway 136 on Lookout Mountain, is open every Thursday for anyone in need. Community members will find all types of clothing, including undergarments, as well as a small assortment of household items.…
Read MoreSign Up For 4–H Events; Support Local Businesses
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Laura Beth Cunningham, Dade County 4-H Extension Educator, spoke about ongoing and upcoming events during the Dade County weekly update on Jan. 14. Cloverleaf District Project Achievement, for grades four through six, will be starting soon, and there are still some spots available. Call the office at (706) 657-4116 to…
Read MoreQuilts Wrap Veterans In Comfort And Healing
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The mission of Quilts of Valor is to wrap the men and women who have been touched by war with healing and comfort. Quilts = Healing. Fran Randolph, group leader of the QOV Belles, a Quilts of Valor Foundation group that covers northwest Georgia, southeast Tennessee, and northeast Alabama, was…
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