County Alcohol Ordinance Changes Under Consideration
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor As discussed at the March Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting, some of the county ordinances that govern serving alcohol might be changing. The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board has recommended three ordinance changes, and the commission will go through a second reading at the next county commission meeting (April…
Read MoreWater and Sewer Authority Receives Excellent Lithium/PFAS Test Results
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority’s February meeting was moved to March 18th due to scheduling conflicts. A customer attended the meeting to discuss a leak/billing issue, and the authority discussed several informational items, including test results and a leak coverage policy adjustment. Eric Pettigrew explained that he found…
Read MoreLions Club 5/10K Raises Funding To Help Support Local Community
Contributed article. The Trenton Dade Lions Club held its annual 5/10K races for its biggest fundraiser of the year. The race was another successful event. Runners from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee participated. Thirteen year old, Hazel Grace Taylor did an awesome job singing the National Anthem before the start of the event. She…
Read MoreSecond Annual Celebration of Hope Welcomes Former SEC, NFL Quarterback Brodie Croyle
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Last year, A Hand Up Ministry hosted its first annual “Celebration of Hope” gala to celebrate the lives that have been changed by the program, raise awareness about the ministry, and serve as the ministry’s primary fundraiser. With Coach Mark Richt as last year’s special guest, former quarterback Brodie Croyle…
Read MoreDade Residents Thankful for Ronald McDonald House as McDonald’s Continues Round-Up Campaign
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Like a number of other stores and fast-food chains, McDonald’s asks customers if they would like to round their purchase up to the nearest dollar to support a charity. In this case, these donations go to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), and donations made through the Trenton McDonald’s help support…
Read MoreObituaries – March 20th Issue
JUANITA ATCHLEY Millie Juanita Atchley, 79, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s. Juanita was born March 23, 1944, to the late Omar and Auta West Barton. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Juanita worked for many years at Brock’s Restaurant where she was a…
Read MoreCandidates Answer Citizens’ Questions at New Home Meet and Greet
Baggett and Williams Sign in March 2024
Contributed articles. Baggett Signs With Lady Cougars – Lady Wolverine softball player Falyn Baggett signed a letter of intent last week to continue her softball career with Cleveland State College in Cleveland, Tenn. Congratulations to Falyn as she continues her career with the Lady Cougars. Williams Inks Letter of Intent – Three-time state champion wrestler…
Read MoreWolverines Sweep Region Series Against Coosa’s Eagles
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine baseball team hosted the Coosa Eagles on Monday, March 11, in their second region series of the season. The Eagles came into the game win-less so far this season as they have been struggling to score runs in their first eleven games. That would not be…
Read MoreLiquor Store Owners Ask City Commission For Sunday Sales
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor During the March 11th meeting of the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners, the elected officials returned again to the request from local liquor store owners to allow Sunday liquor sales. First, the commission approved SPLOST expenditure amounting to $10,850.00 (not including freight costs) for the emergency replacement of a…
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