Obituaries – Aug. 30 Issue
HAROLD GRAY Harold Dewitt Gray, 84, of Higdon, Ala., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. Born Feb. 15, 1939, in New Salem to Scott and Esther Fulghum Gray, Dewitt leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. He was well known as a skilled mechanic and was the proud owner of H.D. Gray’s Farm…
Read MoreSmoke on the Square Returns for the Third Year
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor A Hand Up Ministry will be hosting its third annual Smoke on the Square event on Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to featuring great barbecue, the event also raises funds and awareness for the ministry. Misty Rooks, one of the main organizers, said, “Our…
Read MoreBoard of Education Approves 14.0000 Millage Rate
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On the evening of August 21, the Dade County Board of Education held its third public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2024 millage rate before voting to accept the rate of 14.0000. With this millage rate set, the net tax dollar amount to be collected increased by $742,727 and the…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Dominate Match Against Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team faced Hamilton Heights Christian Academy on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and came away with big wins in both sets, 25-9, taking the match 2-0. Brooklyn Konrad had five aces, three kills, and one dig; Azairah Reed had 13 assists, one kill, and…
Read MoreMelvin Bradford Awarded 2023 Alumni of the Year
Photo by Eddy Gifford – Dade County High School principal Brent Cooper recognized Melvin Bradford as the 2023 Alumni of the Year at Friday night’s game. The 1968 graduate was honored for his continued support of Dade County High School throughout the years. Bradford expressed his gratitude for receiving the honor and thanks everyone involved.
Read MoreOptimist Gateway District Photography Contest
The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club recognized Braxton Wood for representing the club and winning second place in the Optimist GATEway District photography contest this year. The goal of the contest is for students to take a photo and relate it back to one of the lines in the Optimist Creed. Wood submitted a picture of his mother in…
Read MoreEfforts to Beautify Trenton Focus on Flowers This Fall
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor This fall, Tree City USA, the Alliance for Dade, and Scenic Dade continue with efforts to beautify Trenton by planting flowers. On September 29, Tree City and the Alliance for Dade will install 17 flower planters around the town square lamp posts. Twice a year (in the fall and spring),…
Read MoreCity of Trenton’s Preliminary Budget Faces Deficit
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The City of Trenton held two workshops to review the preliminary budget, one on August 22 and the second on August 29. The Sentinel attended part of the first meeting where Mayor Alex Case gave an overview of the revenues and expenses and then began going through the budget line-by-line.…
Read More13-Year-Old Carter Ryan Documents Restoration of 1967 GMC Truck on His YouTube Channel
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In the spring of this year, 13-year-old Carter Ryan started his YouTube channel, Carter’s Custom Garage of Trenton Georgia, with the help and encouragement of another Dade County resident and YouTuber, Lloyd Kenney. Kenney runs several YouTube channels including Cooking With The Cajun, which features cuisine from his previous home…
Read MoreIncumbents Run for Reelection in Trenton
Qualifiers for the November 7, 2023 City of Trenton Elections occurred August 21-23. The candidates are three incumbents and one challenger. Running for Mayor: Joseph Alex Case (incumbent) Running for Fire/Utilities Commissioner: Lucretia Houts (incumbent) Running for Street Commissioner: Monda Wooten (incumbent) and John Taylor John Taylor worked for the street department from September 2008…
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