Three New Four-Legged Deputies Join DCSO
Press release and photos courtesy of Dade County Sheriff’s Office. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming three new K-9s to the department. K-9 Zeus, a male German shepherd, was purchased through a grant awarded to the sheriff’s office, donations from community members, the fundraising efforts of The South East Tennessee Area Young Marines, and…
Read MoreDollar General Market Opens At Sand Mountain Crossroads
On Aug. 28, the new DG Market (a Dollar General with an expanded grocery section) had its soft opening. At midday on Aug. 29, the store had a steady flow of customers. The cashier reported that the store plans to have a grand opening, but no date has been set.
Read MoreWolverines Come Up Short In 31–28 Lose To Trion Bulldogs
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine football team hosted the Trion Bulldogs on Friday in a non-region contest. The Bulldogs dropped down a classification this year and are competing this year in class A D2 Region 7 while the Wolverines remain in class A D1 Region 7. The Bulldogs received…
Read MoreObituaries – Aug. 28th Issue
DANNY BENNETT Danny Lee “Tuck” Bennett, 73, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Aug.24, 2024. “Tuck” as he was known by many, was born in South Pittsburg, Tenn., on April 8, 1951, to the late David and Marie Bennett and had resided in the Brown Gap Community of Dade County for many years and was the…
Read MoreDade Dominates On The Softball Field
The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team hosted Gordon Central on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the first region game of the season and they completely destroyed the visitors from Calhoun. Dade scored six runs in the first inning and then plated nine more in the bottom of the second inning to take a…
Read MoreSenior Center Hosts Senior Citizens Day Celebration
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 to be National Senior Citizens Day, and this August, the Dade County Board of Commissioners added the day to the county’s annual proclamations. Paula Stallings at the Dade County Senior Center organized a celebration last Wednesday morning to mark the day. Some…
Read MoreIDA Planning Industrial Summit For Local Industries
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Aug. 19 meeting of the Dade County Industrial Development Authority covered several invoices that needed to be settled, updates on paving and sewer projects, and an “industrial summit” to be held this October for local industries. Before Evan Stone (IDA executive director) gave his report, James Cantrell (chairman) voiced…
Read MoreCitizens Speak At Third County Millage Hearing, Board Approves Millage Rate
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners held the third public hearing for the FY25 millage rate at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22, followed by a vote at 4:30. The woman who came to the second public hearing returned with further questions, and several other citizens brought up concerns. Phillip Hartline…
Read MoreDCSO Continued Training And A Look At The New Facility
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Readers who have followed along with Dade County Board of Commissioners meetings will know that over a year ago, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) requested ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to build a training facility. The commission first approved $100,000 for the project, but when all was said…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Get Two Wins On The Court Against North Murray
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Lady Wolverine volleyball team had four big matches last week, opening with Christian Heritage. Dade dropped the match 0-2, losing the first set 18-25 and the second set 19-25. Facing Christian Heritage, Alyson Jenkins had nine digs, Caroline Bell had eight kills, and Azairah Reed had 11…
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