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Sequatchie County High School senior C.J. Camp is taking part in a special program which could set him up for a long career. Through the career preparedness program at SCHS, Camp has started an apprenticeship at Komatsu in Chattanooga five days a week with a focus on welding. “I start at noon and go to…

Sewing for less than a year, Sequatchie County High School sophomore Brylee Dishman was a first place  and Best of Show winner at the Tennessee State Fair August 22. Brylee’s self-made outfit was entered at the 4-H Clover Collection Fashion Event in Lebanon.  For more see the September 1 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Dunlap City Commissioners gave their final approval to increase the property tax rate by 5¢ per $100 of assessed value during their meeting August 18. The new rate to be paid by city property owners is 87.6¢ in order to fund the City’s 2022-23 fiscal budget. It was noted, the new rate and budget still…

The Sequatchie County Fair, with a 2022 theme of “Our Roots Run Deep,” officially begins September 10. James Gang Amusement is bringing a variety of rides, games, and carnival food to the fairgrounds at 103 Heard Street August 24-27, prior to the Fairest of the Fair and later events being held September 10-17.  One of…

The Sequatchie County Senior Center is among 89 county facilities receiving grant funding for 2022-2023, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) announced. A total of $1 million in grants were awarded across the state with $8,000 to Sequatchie.   “We really appreciate this grant and it will do a lot for our seniors…

$14.6 million grant awarded: The City of Dunlap has received a federal grant of $14.6 million for U.S. Highway 127 improvements and additions. Dunlap Mayor Clint Huth said there is no timetable on using the funds, which will include contract and engineering phases plus require Tennessee Department of Transportation approval,  but the award will have…

A “social media blitz” and large response by local residents resulted in a grant for a dog park in Dunlap, Mayor Clint Huth reported. The City has not accepted the grant as of yet while details are being studied, but commissioners are expected to vote on acceptance soon.  “I’ve never seen a grant like this;…

A new sheriff, seven new county commissioners, and a returning candidate in the contested circuit court race were some of the highlights of the Sequatchie County General Election held August 4. In addition to the local election, the State and Federal Primary was held, with those contests to be determined in November. A total of…

A number of local leaders, child advocates and others interested in the raising awareness of human trafficking took part in the Red Sand Project July 26 in Dunlap.  Beth Delaney, Community Development Director with the Tennessee Department of Heath’s Southeast Region office, told those gathered at Harris Park that human trafficking is an issue everywhere,…

An educator with extensive classroom and leadership experience, new Griffith Elementary School Principal Stephanie Powell Smith says she wants to make a difference in the lives of children.  “I love the (Sequatchie) Valley,” said Smith, a 1992 graduate of Whitwell High School. “I want to give back.” For more see the August 4 issue of…