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By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor In recent years, the game of pickleball has seen an uptick in interest across the country. Trenton United Methodist Church (TUMC) joined the growing sport by adding Thursday evening pickleball to their schedule of events. Gail Heddon and Darren Biddle coordinate the pickleball nights. Biddle explained that it’s been happening…

Contributed Article Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. “Food City is committed to the communities we serve. Many of our associates volunteer their time and talents to assist civic organizations throughout the region and we’re proud to formally recognize their…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Brigadier General Bob Woods has chosen to run for District Three Commissioner. He sat down with the Sentinel to discuss his reasons for running, his experience and qualifications, and his appreciation of Dade County. He said, “I served my country for over 30 years, and now I’m serving my county.…

On Feb. 21, Dade County deputies were patrolling the Head River/Menlo area when a traffic stop resulted in a seizure of over 63 grams of methamphetamine and two arrests. This is just one of the many traffic stops that has resulted in the seizure of dangerous and illegal drugs as deputies work hard to get…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor At the beginning of the Feb. 13 City of Trenton Commission meeting, Mayor Alex Case reported that the city is moving to the same online agenda system that Dade County and the school board uses for meetings. “This is in the test environment,” he said. “Once it goes public, it…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Dade County resident Don Henderson retired from driving for Greyhound Bus at the age of 59. He retired a second time 31 years later, this time from driving trucks. He had 64 total years of commercial driving under his belt when he retired at the age of 90. For Don,…

FCCLA members from Dade County High School toured the State Capitol, met Governor Brian Kemp, and talked with local elected officials, Senator Colton Moore and Representative Mike Cameron, about the importance of FCCLA at DCHS and how this organization has impacted their lives. Senator Moore explained the layout of the State Capitol, gave students a…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Trenton-Dade Optimist Club Oratorical Contest showcased the speech writing and presenting talents of students from all four Dade County schools. On Feb. 14 in the Dade County High School auditorium, eight presenters gave speeches on the topic of “Discovering the Optimism Within Me.” Dillyn White (Dade Elementary School) earned…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Pet Project has set a goal to spay/neuter 1,000 dogs and cats in 2023. Founder of the initiative, Monda Wooten, reported that as of Feb. 17, they have spayed/neutered 182 animals in 2023. Since the project was started in early 2022, they have fixed a total of…

By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Trotter Raymond Clark, a Lookout Mountain, Ga. resident, on one count of arson. Clark was arrested for setting fire to a curtain at Covenant College. He is not a member of the Covenant College community. The fire took place the evening of Feb.…