Bradford Hoping To Retain District 4 Seat
Contributed article – by Melissa C. Bradford In a commitment to continue serving the residents of Dade County, Melissa C. Bradford, the current County Commissioner for District 4, proudly announces her candidacy for re-election and humbly requests your support. Having completed a series of state classes designed for commissioners, Bradford is determined to build on her…
Read MoreWolverines Fall to Indians
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine basketball team traveled to Armuchee on Tuesday, Jan. 30, to face the Indians in a region match up. Both teams struggled in the first quarter as the Indians took the early lead and after the first eight minutes held a two-point lead, 11-9. Dade County came…
Read MoreHenegar Running For Commission Seat
Contributed article – by Jerry Henegar I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Dade County District 3 commission seat in the upcoming 2024 election. I am asking for your support as together it is time that we focus on our future. My wife Tiffany Brodie Henegar and myself are both lifelong residents of…
Read MoreDade County Native Named President of Rural-Focused Lending Company
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor This January, Dade County native Anna West became the president of X-Caliber Rural Capital, a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) guaranteed lender that provides financing solutions for public bodies, non-profits, and rural businesses to support economic development in rural communities. Having grown up in Wildwood and Trenton, West has…
Read MoreSummary of Current County Government Buildings/Projects
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Sentinel recently ran articles about the historic courthouse renovation, the train depot renovation, and the new elections building. Since the county government is juggling these projects and more, here is a summary of all the projects. The Sentinel also inquired about the old North Dade School property which belongs…
Read MoreGirls, Boys Area Wrestling Championships Begin Friday
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverines wrestling team concluded their 2023-2024 dual season this past Thursday with a 36-35 win over Fort Payne, Ala. It was senior night for the Wolverines as Jax Guinn, Eli Kimball, Brandon Willerson, and Landon Williams all wrestled their final home match for Dade. All four seniors…
Read MoreCase Seeking County Executive Position
Contributed article – by Daniel Case Hello, my name is Daniel Case. After much prayer and consideration, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Dade County Executive and Commission Chairperson. As a lifelong resident of Dade County, not only did I grow up here and graduate from Dade County schools, but I have…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Wrap Up Season Play on Tuesday
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverines basketball team hosted the Chattooga Lady Indians on Monday, Jan. 22. This was their first game in over a week due to severe weather. The time off was not a good thing for the Lady Wolverines as they struggled to score. The Lady…
Read MoreObituaries – Jan. 31st Issue
DEAN CHAMBERS Dean “Pappy” Chambers, 70, of Rising Fawn, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, following a battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 10, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Ann Chambers. Pappy’s greatest accomplishment was becoming a private pilot. He worked for many years at the Kennedy Space Center, served…
Read MoreWolverines Come Away With Region Win Over Chattooga
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County Wolverine basketball team hosted the Chattooga Indians in a key region match up on Monday, Jan. 22. This was a makeup from a game postponed earlier due to severe weather. In a competitive back-and-forth game, Dade County held a one-point lead at the end of the first…
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