Obituaries – Sept. 11th Issue
CHARLOTTE BROWN Charlotte Ann Brown (Kirby), 76, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. She was born June 22, 1948, to the late R.M. and Carolyn Kirby. She was a woman whose life was defined by her unwavering faith, her commitment to her family, and her dedication to her work. Upon retiring from Shaw…
Read MoreFamily And Regional History Intertwine In Larry Craze’s Second Book
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When Larry Craze published his second historical fiction book, “Yet a Remnant,” he hoped it would find success among descendants of the book’s characters, and it has. His first book, “Freedom Journey,” covers territory from Louisiana to Canada, but “Yet a Remnant” is locally focused, occurring primarily in the northeastern…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Fall To Model, LFO
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine volleyball team dropped a couple of matches at Model last week. In the first match, they fell to the Lady Blue Devils 21-25 and then dropped the second set 23-25 in the hard-fought contest. Azairah Reed led the Lady Wolverines with 14 assists, two digs;…
Read MoreSoftball Team Wins Nine In A Row
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team traveled to Trion on Tuesday, Sept. 3 to face the Lady Bulldogs in a non-region game. The Lady Wolverines got off to a fast start when Lexi Lawson walked with one out in the first inning, Adilynn Gross singled, Riley Talley…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Shut Out Lady Indians In Four Innings
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine softball team had its easiest week since the start of the season as the game with Chattooga was cancelled due to sickness and a short game with Armuchee at home on Thursday completed the week’s action. Lexie Lawson got off to a fast start against…
Read MoreMore Than A Thrift Store: The Mission Behind SACs Thrift Avenue
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Have you ever cleaned out your closet or downsized your home and wondered what to do with useful items that aren’t yet past their prime? Two organizations in Trenton that accept gently used items are Servant’s Heart (covered in the Aug. 21 Sentinel) and SACs Thrift Avenue. Sadly, the New…
Read MoreObituaries – Sept. 4th Issue
WORTH LILLARD Jasper Worth Lillard, 86, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Worth, as he was known by his family and friends, was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on July 8, 1938, to the late R.S. Lillard and Paulie Shefford Lillard. Before moving to the Bryant community, he had previously resided in Ooltewah,…
Read MoreBOE Meeting Covers Nashville Chorus Trip, Tour Of Georgia, And Free And Reduced Meals
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor During the Dade County Board of Education’s monthly meeting on Aug. 26, two student trips were presented, meal costs and the process of funding free and reduced meals were discussed, and various action items were approved. Josh Ingle (superintendent) reported that the Davis Elementary School building construction is estimated to…
Read MoreWater Authority Discusses Pipes With Asbestos Material, Undersized Line Upgrade
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority quickly worked through a number of old and new business items at its monthly meeting on August 27, including pump replacement and repair costs and an undersized line on Sand Mountain that needs to be upgraded. Elizabeth Zeller (general manager) noted that the…
Read MoreDCHS Volleyball Gets Win Over Marion County, Drops Four Matches
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine volleyball team opened play last week by traveling to Marion County, Tenn., to take on the Lady Warriors and came away with a big win, 4-1. Dade County won the first three sets 25-24, 25-19, and 25-16 before dropping the fourth set 22-25 and then…
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