Area News
Three Teens Charged During Investigation Of Gunshots Near School Bus
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor During last Tuesday’s afternoon bus route (Sept. 3), an incident of gunshots in the vicinity of a Dade County Schools bus led to an investigation by the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force. The investigation resulted in the arrest of three teenagers: a 16-year-old female…
Read MoreFamily And Regional History Intertwine In Larry Craze’s Second Book
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When Larry Craze published his second historical fiction book, “Yet a Remnant,” he hoped it would find success among descendants of the book’s characters, and it has. His first book, “Freedom Journey,” covers territory from Louisiana to Canada, but “Yet a Remnant” is locally focused, occurring primarily in the northeastern…
Read MoreMore Than A Thrift Store: The Mission Behind SACs Thrift Avenue
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Have you ever cleaned out your closet or downsized your home and wondered what to do with useful items that aren’t yet past their prime? Two organizations in Trenton that accept gently used items are Servant’s Heart (covered in the Aug. 21 Sentinel) and SACs Thrift Avenue. Sadly, the New…
Read MoreBOE Meeting Covers Nashville Chorus Trip, Tour Of Georgia, And Free And Reduced Meals
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor During the Dade County Board of Education’s monthly meeting on Aug. 26, two student trips were presented, meal costs and the process of funding free and reduced meals were discussed, and various action items were approved. Josh Ingle (superintendent) reported that the Davis Elementary School building construction is estimated to…
Read MoreWater Authority Discusses Pipes With Asbestos Material, Undersized Line Upgrade
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority quickly worked through a number of old and new business items at its monthly meeting on August 27, including pump replacement and repair costs and an undersized line on Sand Mountain that needs to be upgraded. Elizabeth Zeller (general manager) noted that the…
Read MoreThree New Four-Legged Deputies Join DCSO
Press release and photos courtesy of Dade County Sheriff’s Office. The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming three new K-9s to the department. K-9 Zeus, a male German shepherd, was purchased through a grant awarded to the sheriff’s office, donations from community members, the fundraising efforts of The South East Tennessee Area Young Marines, and…
Read MoreDollar General Market Opens At Sand Mountain Crossroads
On Aug. 28, the new DG Market (a Dollar General with an expanded grocery section) had its soft opening. At midday on Aug. 29, the store had a steady flow of customers. The cashier reported that the store plans to have a grand opening, but no date has been set.
Read MoreSenior Center Hosts Senior Citizens Day Celebration
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 to be National Senior Citizens Day, and this August, the Dade County Board of Commissioners added the day to the county’s annual proclamations. Paula Stallings at the Dade County Senior Center organized a celebration last Wednesday morning to mark the day. Some…
Read MoreIDA Planning Industrial Summit For Local Industries
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Aug. 19 meeting of the Dade County Industrial Development Authority covered several invoices that needed to be settled, updates on paving and sewer projects, and an “industrial summit” to be held this October for local industries. Before Evan Stone (IDA executive director) gave his report, James Cantrell (chairman) voiced…
Read MoreCitizens Speak At Third County Millage Hearing, Board Approves Millage Rate
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Board of Commissioners held the third public hearing for the FY25 millage rate at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22, followed by a vote at 4:30. The woman who came to the second public hearing returned with further questions, and several other citizens brought up concerns. Phillip Hartline…
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