Volleyball Opens Season With Wins Over LFO, Gordon Central
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team opened the 2023 season at home on Tuesday, Aug. 8, when they hosted Gordon Central and Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe. Dade County started the season off with a bang, defeating Gordon Central in two sets, 25-10 and 25-13, to take the match…
Read MoreObituaries – Aug. 16 Issue
GARY ATKINS Gary Lee Atkins, 56, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. Born March 13, 1967, in Warren, Mich., Gary to the late Onnie Lee Atkins and Clara Ellen Chapman Atkins. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Pick Up Two Wins Over Lady Panthers In Season Opener
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team opened the 2023 season on Saturday, Aug. 5, when they hosted the Lady Panthers of Ridgeland High School. The two teams faced off in a double header as they have for the past few years. Ridgeland missed a chance to score…
Read MorePick Your Own Bouquet at Fox Mountain Farm in Rising Fawn
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Mobley family is enjoying a breath of fresh air as they grow blueberries, sell flowers, and invite others to experience the beauty of Fox Mountain Farm. Clyde, Kendra, and their three children especially appreciate life on the farm after living in the suburbs of Atlanta for many years. Located…
Read MoreMillage Rate, Budget, Funding, and Spending Choices Dominate County Meeting
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In addition to usual business, the August 4 meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners discussed the fire department’s requested public safety training center, the millage rate and budget issues, and how to use opioid settlement funds. Jerry Kyzer (Trenton fire chief) and Ansel Smith (Trenton assistant fire chief)…
Read MoreDCHS Opens 2023 Volleyball Season
The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine volleyball team opened the 2023 season this week with matches at home on Tuesday against Gordon central and Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe. The team travels to Oakwood Christian on Thursday with a match against Calhoun at 5 p.m., and Oakwood Christian at 6 p.m. Lady Wolverine volleyball coach Carrie…
Read MoreHigh-Speed Police Chase Ends in Trenton and Stolen Tractor Recovered
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Around noon on August 2, a high-speed car chase ended in Trenton. Preston Medjo of Hammond, Ore. stole a vehicle from Temple, Ga., and officials in Fort Payne, Ala. began the pursuit in Dekalb County. They notified the Dade County Sheriff’s Office that the pursuit was headed north on Highway…
Read MoreObituaries – Aug. 9 Issue
DOUG CARTER Theron Douglas “Doug” Carter, 73, of East Brainerd, Tenn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Doug was known for his sense of humor and his loving and giving heart. He was the patriarch of the family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Runs Active Shooter Drill at High School
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On the morning of August 3, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, along with several representatives from the Trenton City Police Department, conducted two active shooter drills at Dade County High School. Teachers and staff met beforehand to review protocol. After teachers in the relevant areas activated the alarm system, they…
Read MoreReduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Beyond: Part One
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Issues surrounding recycling and garbage continue on international, national, and local levels. Communities are reckoning with the expense of running recycling programs, and Dade County is no different, as the Sentinel has been covering. Jennifer Blair attended the July meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners when this topic…
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