Ongoing Water Authority Project Updates, Fluoridation Addressed
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Nov. 19 meeting of the Dade County Water and Sewer Authority covered fire hydrant improvements, a resolved Sand Mountain water issue, the ongoing lead pipe inventory, partnership with Walker County about McLemore, and fluoridation of water. About a year ago, at the authority’s October meeting, Rodney Ross (New Salem…
Read MoreObituaries – Nov. 20 Issue
PATRICIA CASEY Patricia Ann Casey, 62, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. A devoted homemaker and wife, Mrs. Casey was a member of Shantytown Community Church. She was was preceded in death by her parents, Junior Clay and Barbara Anne Childers Veal. Survivors include her husband, Mike Casey; daughter, Dani (Eric) Wilbanks; grandsons,…
Read MoreCity Purchasing More Christmas Light Displays, Sewer Expanded To Woodford Subdivision
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The November meeting of the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners was moved from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12 due to Veterans Day. Toward the end of the meeting, Alex Case (mayor) mentioned that the city put in sewer near the new Woodford at Glenview subdivision, so the Sentinel followed…
Read MoreDoc Pullen Appointed To Complete Remaining District One Term
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In a special called meeting on the afternoon of Nov. 18, the Dade County Board of Commissioners appointed Dr. William Pullen Jr., often referred to as “Doc,” to fulfill the remaining portion of Lamar Lowery’s term as District 1 commissioner. (Due to the Sentinel’s tight Monday afternoon printing deadline, full…
Read MoreWolverines Fall To Trojans In First Round Of State Playoffs
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine football team traveled to Barnesville last Friday night to face the Lamar County High School Trojans in the first round of the state playoffs. The Trojans came into the game with an 8-2 overall record and the ninth ranked team in Class 1A while the Wolverines…
Read MoreCity Sewage Concerns Explained By Citizen, City Representatives, And Watershed Expert
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Near the end of October, Anthony Goins (nature enthusiast and owner of Goins Flooring) began publicly sharing his concerns about Trenton’s sewer system. The topic was covered briefly by Chattanooga news stations, on the Nov. 14 KWN News talk show, and at this month’s county commission meeting and city commission…
Read MoreSix Trenton Stores Made Sales To Underage Buyers
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Right before the November monthly meeting of the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners, the city held an alcohol board meeting (made up of the commissioners) regarding sales to underage buyers. These sales were part of the sting operation previously covered by the county Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (see the…
Read MoreVeterans Day Parade 2024
Lady Wolverines Open 2024-25 Season Against The Lady Rams
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine basketball team opened the 2024-2025 season last Thursday, Nov. 14, when they hosted the Lady Rams of Sylvania High School. Dade County has only one returning starter and just two seniors, two juniors, one sophomore, and 10 freshmen. Expect some rocky spots along the way…
Read MoreIndustrial Development Authority Applies For Two State Grants
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Due to lacking a quorum at the October meeting, the Industrial Development Authority adjusted the November meeting schedule. The IDA held a special called meeting on Nov. 4, canceled the regularly scheduled Nov. 18 meeting, and moved the December meeting up a week (from Dec. 16 to Dec. 9). Evan…
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