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TDEC Encourages Participation in ‘National Drug Take-Back Day’

October 23, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Drug Enforcement Administration’s Initiative is October 24 NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation encourages Tennesseans to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Local law enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill […]

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VIDEO: Council Meeting of Oct. 22

October 23, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

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TDOT Traffic Advisory

October 23, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

From 9:00 p.m. EDT Friday, October 23, 2020 to 6:00 a.m. EDT Monday, October 26, 2020, those traveling from I-75 North to I‑24 West will be detoured to Exit 3-A East Brainerd Road, where they will be directed to re-enter the interstate via I‑75 South to I-24 West. This detour will add an additional five […]

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Chief Deputy Austin Garrett Offers Update on Sheriff Jim Hammond’s Condition

October 22, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

To keep the public and the media up to date on Sheriff Jim Hammond’s condition, Chief Deputy Austin Garrett is offering the following statement:  “Sheriff Jim Hammond is still receiving treatment for COVID-19 at a local medical facility under the recommendation of his physician,” Garrett said in a press release. “Sheriff Hammond’s condition continues to […]

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Camp Jordan Urged to End Relationship with ‘Repticon’

October 22, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

On Wednesday, World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare non-profit organization, fired off a letter to Camp Jordan Arena asking officials there to end its relationship with a national reptile expo company to help prevent the next possible pandemic. In an open letter, the organization called on Adam Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director, to no […]

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E. Brainerd Road Lane Restrictions in Place Prior to I-75/I-24 Weekend Traffic Shift

October 21, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Access to I-75 from East Brainerd Road to be restricted from Thursday evening to Tuesday morning In preparation for this weekend’s traffic shift on the I-75/I-24 interchange project, the traffic pattern on East Brainerd Road in the vicinity of I-75 will be temporarily altered beginning on Thursday night, October 22, 2020 at 9 p.m. EDT […]

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Barnes: City is Soft on Crime

October 20, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Oh boy! Yes, East Ridge has gotten VERY soft on crime. With the police doing their job there is no backing. Let every kind of riffraff come in and all the Section 8 housing. Sirens are blazing down South Seminole every night of the week going to the the apartments where there’s trouble every single […]

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Prescott Released from Hospital

October 19, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Corporal Terry Prescott, shot on a traffic stop on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday afternoon, said East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen. The East Ridge Police Department wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers for his recovery that have been pouring in from all over the region.     […]

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UPDATED: Kitts, Wanted in Shooting of ER Officer, Killed During Standoff

October 19, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Ringgold – A Dallas, Texas man wanted for shooting an East Ridge police officer on Sunday, is deceased after a lengthy standoff and several shootouts with Georgia law enforcement officers early Monday morning. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk said in a press release that Catoosa County 911 received a lookout at about 2:00 p.m. Sunday,  […]

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Former Municipal Court Judge, Arvin Reingold, Passes

October 19, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Arvin Harold Reingold, 90, died Sunday, October 18 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on July 22, 1930 in New York, NY. As a teenager his family moved to Chattanooga, where he lived until 2015. Arvin was the youngest of three children to Fannie and Joe Reingold. Arvin graduated from the University of Chattanooga and […]

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Gilreath on Shooting of Officer

October 18, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Today an East Ridge Police Officer who conducted a traffic stop on Ringgold Road was wounded in the line of duty, and the suspect fled the scene. Based on information released by local sources, the wounded officer is in stable condition at a local hospital. It is with my greatest condolences that my thoughts and […]

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TDOT Traffic Advisory

October 16, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

TDOT Contractor to Implement Weekend Closure of U.S. 27 North on and off ramps at MLK Blvd Beginning on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 7 p.m. EDT, contract crews working on the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will close the U.S. 27 northbound on and off ramps at Martin Luther King Blvd. These […]

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Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots for the Week of October 19-23

October 16, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department is once again offering free flu vaccinations for a limited time while supplies last. Free flu vaccine for Hamilton County adults (18 years and older) is available at the Alstom Plant, 1125 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402 October 19 and 20 (Monday-Tuesday)from 1:30PM – 5:00PM This is a drive-through clinic. […]

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Lady Pioneers Win District Soccer Tournament

October 16, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Alejandra Argueta’s “rocket shot” from 30 yards out lifted East Ridge to the district tournament crown with a 3-2 win over Hixson, Thursday. “This was an exciting game,” Lady Pioneer Coach Jeremy McIntyre said in a game summery provided East Ridge News Online. “We had to come from behind twice to win the game.” Trailing […]

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Helton to serve on Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board

October 15, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

NASHVILLE _ State Rep. Esther Helton, R-East Ridge, has been appointed to serve on the Healthy Parks, Healthy Person Advisory Board, a panel created to encourage Tennesseans to improve their health by being more active outside in parks.  Healthy Parks, Healthy Person is a program in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation […]

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