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Trenton Delivers Focuses On Trustworthiness, Friendliness, And Community
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When entrepreneurial-minded people notice a problem or need where their passion could be put to use, they often jump into action. That’s the story of how Jessica Bowman and her husband, Joel, decided to launch Trenton Delivers this April. The need in the community was for a delivery service that…
Read MoreDade County 4-H’s First Forensics Summer Camp
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Each summer, Dade County’s 4-H program offers a number of activities for kids that balance education, exploration, and just plain fun. Along with activities like zip lining, cave tours, forestry judging (learning how to identify species and use a compass and forestry tools), and a joint FFA and 4-H Agricultural…
Read MoreCounty Yet To Report Election And Depot Building Budgets, Citizen Unhappy With Health Dept. Rules
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The July meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners was held on July 2, due to the first Thursday of the month landing on July 4th. Kicking off the meeting, the board approved two SPLOST expenditures. First, $16,929.60 was approved for a new utility vehicle for the Department of…
Read MoreDade County Celebrates Our Nation At The 1945 Fair
Photos courtesy of Alex McAlpin
Read MorePraises And Complaints About USPS From Locals, Dade’s Postmaster Speaks Into Issues
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor When it comes to complaints about the United States Postal Service, Dade County is far from alone. Residents may recall that Chattanooga news outlets covered issues at the Soddy Daisy post office toward the end of 2023 and into 2024. Photos and videos of undelivered, rain-soaked packages filled local media…
Read MoreTrenton Acupuncture Brings Traditional Chinese Medicine To Dade
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Tired of countless doctor’s appointments and medical tests that didn’t lead to answers or healing, Matt Kirsch eventually found that acupuncture helped his body heal, and this sparked an interest in what would become his career. Today, Kirsch practices in both Chattanooga and in Trenton, and his Trenton Acupuncture office…
Read MoreTires Into Asphalt: Commissioner Bradford Discusses Tire Recycling Goals
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the June 6 meeting of the Dade County Board of Commissioners, Melissa Bradford (District Four commissioner) mentioned a tire conference that she attended after this year’s Tire Amnesty Day. The Sentinel followed up to hear more about what she learned at the conference and what it could mean for…
Read MoreWater Authority Addresses Restrictions, McLemore Expansion, Citizen Questions
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority implemented water restrictions last week, explaining that this was because of high usage amounts rather than drought or low water levels in Lookout Creek. Several days of rain over the weekend, however, remedied the situation because people took a break from watering lawns…
Read MoreTwo Ribbon Cuttings: Valley Venues And Trenton Pressing Celebrate Expansions
Valley Venues’ Overlook Village Grand Opening The Alliance for Dade held a ribbon cutting at The Valley Venues to celebrate the grand opening of the venue’s Overlook Village, a cluster of four tiny home short-term rentals. The venue is running a discount through the end of July for up to ten percent off rentals of…
Read MoreNew Salem Fireworks Light Up Lookout Mountain
The New Salem Community Center, Community Improvement Club, and Fire Department hosted New Salem’s annual 4th of July celebration on Saturday, June 29. The day featured a barbecue lunch and evening entertainment, with fireworks as the grand finale at 10. Despite the rainy evening, the fireworks carried on as planned. Photos by Lydia Berglar
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