Fire Dept. To Conduct Business Inspections
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Trenton-Dade Fire Department is conducting complimentary business inspections during the beginning of the year, to ensure the safety of the businesses and their patrons. According to Fire Assistant Chief Ansel Smith, he, Chief Jerry Kyzer, and other firefighters will start going to the businesses in the city, as well…
Read MoreAlliance For Dade Goal Is To Reach 100 Investors
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Alliance for Dade has an early New Year’s goal for 2022 to reach 100 investors, or members. This milestone amount will help the Alliance continue to operate and put on beneficial programs. “Programs include the Lunch and Learn events, job fairs, and the EXPO, too. Also, getting people excited…
Read MorePreservation Commission Hopes To Bring Courthouse Back To Life
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Work on the Dade County Historical Courthouse is underway after six years’ worth of preparation including forming a commission, securing funds, and most recently hiring a construction management company. The Historic Preservation Commission was founded in 2015. Donna Street, Rex Blevins, Audrey Clark, Ted Rumley, and Sarah Moore were appointed.…
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Lady Wolverines Split Games In Gordon Lee Invitational
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine basketball team traveled Gordon Lee last week to take part in the Gordon Lee Invitational tournament. On Tuesday, they opened play against Heritage High School and both teams struggled to get back in the grove after the Christmas break. Only 11 points were…
Read MoreWolverines Place Third In Rockmart Invitational
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County got back on the mats this past week when they competed Wednesday at the Rockmart Invitational and again on Thursday at Fort Payne. Dade wrestled well on Wednesday, finishing third as a team behind Trion and Rockmart. The Wolverines had two champions, Hayden Langley 106, and Landon Williams…
Read MoreWolverines Fall To Heritage Generals, Central In Gordon Lee Tournament
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine basketball team hit the court last week after the Christmas break when they took part in the Gordon Lee Invitational Tournament. Dade opened play against Heritage High School. The two teams battled toe–to–toe the entire game with Heritage taking a one-point lead after the…
Read MoreMcBride’s Bookstore Opens In Trenton
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor At the new McBride’s Bookstore in Trenton, the McBride’s and their family members want customers to know that it’s a family-owned bookstore, and that they want you to feel like family when you walk in the door. Located at the former Books Never-Ending location at 5375 Highway 136, the McBride’s…
Read MoreStay Weather Alert With Hyper-Reach
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Strong storms in the county last week prompted Dade County Director of Emergency Services Alex Case to remind citizens of the ways they can prepare and stay safe in inclement weather. “We had severe storms roll in, especially on the south side of our county. We were under a severe thunderstorm warning, and we had a…
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