Fireworks aid volunteer organizations in county
From small smoke bombs and poppers to large fireworks that can be heard and seen for miles, the fireworks sales set up by the Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) and Sequatchie County Rescue Squad (SCRS) have something for everyone. The fire department’s yellow trailer is located at Lane Road between Rankin Avenue and Main Street. The…
Read MoreCelebrate July 4 and America’s 250th in Dunlap
From a street dance in downtown Dunlap to the public reading of the Declaration of Independence, a number of events are taking place in Sequatchie County and Dunlap for the July 4 celebration and America’s 250th. Independence Day activities begin Friday, July 3, with the Freedom Street Dance. Camden Smith opens the free music at…
Read MoreVoter registration deadline is July 7
Those wanting to vote in the upcoming Sequatchie County General Election and State/Federal Primary in August must be registered by Tuesday, July 7. Early voting begins on Friday, July 17, and continues to Saturday, August 1. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Monday, July 27. The election takes place on Thursday, August 6,…
Read MoreRoad concerns discussed at City meeting
The Dunlap City Commission heard concerns over reported damage to a city street during its regular meeting on June 18. Chuck Riforglate spoke on what he said has been an ongoing issue near a local business for several years. “This is a neglected area, on Shepherd Street next to the Circle K,” Riforglate explained. “The…
Read MoreTwo from SCHS at national SkillsUSA
After winning state competitions at the Tennessee SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in March, Barrett Ogrodowczyk and Kylie Shell represented Sequatchie County High School at the national event in Atlanta earlier this month. Shell is a rising senior at SCHS and plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, and later become…
Read MoreKyser chosen to represent District 12-O Lions Club in Hong Kong
Janis Adams Kyser has been selected to represent the District 12-O Lions Club at the 108th Lion International Convention that will be held in Hong Kong. District Governor Kyser is a member of the Dunlap Lions Club. She has served the club as President for two terms, Second and First Vice District Governor, Zone Chair,…
Read MoreTruck driver avoids injury
Shortly before noon on June 17, the driver of a tractor-trailer struck a utility pole at State Route 28 and Press Pickett Road in the Daus community with the driver escaping injury, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reported. The THP stated Bryan Baumgart, 52, was traveling south on Highway 28 in a 2017 Peterbuilt, at…
Read MoreMartha Cline
Martha Cline, 80, of Dunlap, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. She attended Word of Life Assembly of God. Martha loved her family deeply and found her greatest joy in the simple, steady routines of home. She loved to cook, can, and bake, and she…
Read MoreNo serious injuries in 111 wreck
Both drivers appeared to avoid serious injury on June 9 during a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 111 and Holland Drive, near the Save-a-Lot grocery, the Dunlap Police Department (DPD) reported. DPD stated at 12:53, law enforcement and other emergency personnel were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident near the foot of Cagle Mountain. Driving the Honda…
Read More250th and July 4 celebration upcoming
Music, fireworks, a parade and other activities are part of the July 4 celebration each year in Sequatchie County, with special events this year set to recognize America’s 250th. On July 4, the local 1976 time capsule will be opened at the Sequatchie County Courthouse at 10:30 a.m. Another time capsule is being sealed the…
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