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I’m Sick, are You?

August 23, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 5 Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: East Ridge News Online does not publish opinion pieces where the author is unknown. The identity of the person that penned this article is known to the publisher of East Ridge News Online, however, he wishes to remain anonymous to readers. I’m sick but it’s not from a virus… I’m sick of corporate […]

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Red Wolves Fall to South Georgia Tormenta

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

The Red Wolves lost its first game at CHI Memorial Stadium on Saturday, falling to South Georgia Tormenta, 2-1. The loss drops the Red Wolves to 1-2-2 on the season. The Red Wolves will host New England Revolution II next week. Late goals by Marco Micaletto and Luca Mayr allowed Tormenta to come from behind […]

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HCSO Involved in Deputy Involved Shooting

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

This from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office personnel are currently responding to a deputy involved shooting at the 8200 Block of Hixson Spring Road.  The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy involved in the incident did not sustain any injuries. One suspect was shot and has been transported to a local medical […]

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Pioneers Whip Panthers in Home Opener

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

East Ridge opened the 2020 high school football season with a 46-12 thumping of Sale Creek at Raymond James Stadium Friday night. Cameron Sanders, the Pioneers’ senior quarterback/defensive back, scored four times in a decisive first half. Sanders was a big play highlight scoring on runs of 43, 55 and 70 yards. He made an […]

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TDOT Roadway Activity Report

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

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 Repair of the bridge over the Tennessee River and Riverpark Drive (LM 2.2): The contractor will be performing repair operations to the bridge that will require lane closures in both directions. Extra caution should be observed of trucks entering and exiting the work-zone. Additional flaggers will be present as needed. […]

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National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Announces Celebration of Valor Luncheon Will Be Virtual on October 6

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

Each year, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center attracts hundreds of supporters to its annual Celebration of Valor Luncheon. While this signature event is still happening this year, the Heritage Center announced today that the 4th Annual Celebration of Valor Luncheon has undergone a virtual reformatting designed to engage a wider audience and bring greater awareness […]

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TDOT Traffic Alert

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

This from TDOT: On Thursday 8/20/2020 and Friday 8/21/2020 the Bachman Tubes tunnel on U.S. 41 South (from Chattanooga toward East Ridge) in Hamilton County will be closed between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to allow TDOT crews to replace damaged overhead lights with new lights. Detours will be posted during this work.

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Health Department Updates COVID-19 Case Data and Quarantine Period  

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

The Hamilton County Health Department is adding ­­83 new COVID-19 cases today, along with 90historical probable cases, for a total of 173 cases. This is a “data catch up” on probable cases that have been determined to be Hamilton County cases and have not been previously counted. According to the CDC, a probable case: Meets […]

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Requesting Shot Records from the Health Department

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

Requesting shot records from the Hamilton County Health Department just got easier with their new online portal. Parents are required to provide proof of immunizations for all children entering daycare and K-12 schools.  This is done by having an up to date Tennessee Immunization Certificate. These certificates can be obtained through a child’s doctor or […]

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State Parks to Host ‘Tennessee Serves’ Events in September

August 17, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks will host volunteer events in September across the state as part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative.  “We are proud to partner for the second year with Tennessee State Parks and bring Tennessee Serves volunteer events to parks across the state,” said Lee. “We appreciate the many Tennesseans […]

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Partnership Announced to Reduce Litter and Improper Disposal of PPE

August 17, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

In response to the current pandemic, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is announcing a new partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation and Keep Tennessee Beautiful to reduce PPE litter and promote behaviors for the proper disposal of masks/PPE. The partnership will feature a series of social media posts highlighting proper PPE disposal […]

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UTC and Health Department Announce COVID-19 Exposures at Kappa Sigma Fraternity House

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

The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is notifying the community of potential COVID-19 exposures at Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, located at 927 Vine Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Potential exposures began Saturday, August 8 and continue today, Saturday, August 15. Case investigations revealed that UTC students and members […]

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UTC and Health Department Announce COVID-19 Exposures Associated with Delta Zeta Sorority

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

The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is notifying the community of potential COVID-19 exposures associated with the Delta Zeta Sorority House, located at 1106 E 10th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403 beginning Saturday, August 8 through today, Sunday, August 16. Exposure associated with the Delta Zeta Sorority took […]

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Rep. Helton Thanks the Citizens of District 30

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

To the citizens of District 30: It is an honor and a privilege to have received your vote in the August primary election. Although unopposed in the primary, I do not take for granted the time and effort you took out of your day to go to the polls and cast your vote for me. […]

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Health Department Provides Updates on Case Trends, Death Demographics, Labor Day Gatherings, Testing Opportunities

August 14, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

Heath Department data show an upward trend in the daily number of new cases with 109 cases today. Since a low on August 4 of 44 cases, the number of new cases reported daily has begun to increase again. While hospitalizations continue to trend down, the number of Hamilton County resident deaths related to COVID-19 […]

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