Area News
City Purchasing More Christmas Light Displays, Sewer Expanded To Woodford Subdivision
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The November meeting of the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners was moved from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12 due to Veterans Day. Toward the end of the meeting, Alex Case (mayor) mentioned that the city put in sewer near the new Woodford at Glenview subdivision, so the Sentinel followed…
Read MoreDoc Pullen Appointed To Complete Remaining District One Term
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In a special called meeting on the afternoon of Nov. 18, the Dade County Board of Commissioners appointed Dr. William Pullen Jr., often referred to as “Doc,” to fulfill the remaining portion of Lamar Lowery’s term as District 1 commissioner. (Due to the Sentinel’s tight Monday afternoon printing deadline, full…
Read MoreCity Sewage Concerns Explained By Citizen, City Representatives, And Watershed Expert
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Near the end of October, Anthony Goins (nature enthusiast and owner of Goins Flooring) began publicly sharing his concerns about Trenton’s sewer system. The topic was covered briefly by Chattanooga news stations, on the Nov. 14 KWN News talk show, and at this month’s county commission meeting and city commission…
Read MoreSix Trenton Stores Made Sales To Underage Buyers
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Right before the November monthly meeting of the City of Trenton Board of Commissioners, the city held an alcohol board meeting (made up of the commissioners) regarding sales to underage buyers. These sales were part of the sting operation previously covered by the county Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (see the…
Read MoreVeterans Day Parade 2024
Industrial Development Authority Applies For Two State Grants
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Due to lacking a quorum at the October meeting, the Industrial Development Authority adjusted the November meeting schedule. The IDA held a special called meeting on Nov. 4, canceled the regularly scheduled Nov. 18 meeting, and moved the December meeting up a week (from Dec. 16 to Dec. 9). Evan…
Read MoreLamar Lowery Remembered For Service On Dade County Commission
Tommy Lamar Lowery, who served as District One commissioner on the Dade County Board of Commissioners, passed away on Nov. 5. All who knew him will remember his kindness, love, and willingness to listen to everyone’s viewpoint. Born on May 4, 1959, to Tommy A. Lowery and the late Mary Ann Foster Lowery, he was…
Read MoreThrough Thick And Thin, Dade’s Library Perseveres For 80 Years And Counting
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor As all of you who’ve followed along with the Friends of the Library and Dade County Historical Society columns know, Nov. 8 was the celebration of the Dade County Public Library’s 80th anniversary. Thank you to all who documented the library’s history, shared favorite books through the photo retrospective, and…
Read MoreDade’s Election Results: Record Voter Turnout At 72 Percent
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor On Nov. 5, Dade County residents cast 8,247 ballots. Out of 11,498 registered voters, this was a 72 percent voter turnout. The 2020 November election had about a 68 percent turnout with 7,479 voters, so Dade made strides this year in voter participation. The elections office staff can’t recall a…
Read MoreCounty Commission Debates Historic Courthouse Rental Fees
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Although still grieving the death of fellow commissioner Lamar Lowery, the Dade County Board of Commissioners conducted business as usual at the Nov. 7 monthly meeting. A significant topic from the night was the lease agreements for the historic courthouse. On behalf of both elementary schools, Josh Ingle (Dade County…
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