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Irby of Animal Wellness Action Issues a Call to Action for Legislation to End Practice of ‘Soring’

December 1, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Six years ago this month, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to testify before Congress about the painful practice of soring at the request of U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Ed Whitfield (R-KY) – two of the original leaders of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693/S. 1007. Soring is the intentional infliction of pain […]

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HCSO Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety

November 26, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

 As we are all well aware, the Nation’s most anticipated shopping day of the year is very quickly approaching.  In light of this event, the HCSO would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your friends. Remember, during […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

December Council Meeting is Great Chance to Donate to Food Pantry

November 26, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

As is custom, the East Ridge City Council will hold only one meeting in December. It will also mark the close of the council’s “food pantry drive” that Mayor Brian Williams initiated in September. It was in September that Mayor Williams announced that he wanted to start a new initiative where the council would would […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

TDOT Halts Lane Closures over Thanksgiving Holiday

November 25, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

NASHVILLE – Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Video: City Council Meeting of November 14

November 22, 2019 By Dick Cook and 0 Comments

Click on the link below for the meeting’s agenda packet: http://eastridgetn.gov/getattachment/Government/Meetings-Notices/2019-1114-Agenda-packet.pdf.aspx

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News

Obleda Named New Red Wolves Head Coach

November 21, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club announced today it has hired a new Head Coach and Technical Director. Jimmy Obleda will lead the team in its second season of play in the United Soccer League’s League One. “The transition from an inaugural team to a championship team will be accelerated under Coach Obleda’s direction,” said […]

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Free Medical Clinic Treated Many Hundreds at Camp Jordan

November 17, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

UPDATE: Over the course of two days, officials with RAM said a total of 931 people sought medical, dental or vision treatment. By Sunday afternoon, almost $500,000 in free treatment and services had been provided. Planning is underway for next year’s clinic scheduled for Oct. 23-24.  Remote Area Medical will hold a free medical clinic at […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Hamilton County Hunters Can Feed Hungry This Holiday Season

November 16, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

NASHVILLE – With deer season in full swing and the holidays quickly approaching, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is accepting donations in Hamilton County to help feed local families in need. Statewide, more than 75 processors are collecting donations to feed fellow Tennesseans. In Hamilton County, that includes Deermaster, Don’s Meat Shop, […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Attorney General Announces Launch of ‘Project Guardian’

November 14, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Knoxville, Tenn. – Today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing gun crimes. Reducing gun violence and enforcing federal firearms laws have always been among the […]

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Food City Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive

November 14, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Food City is preparing to kick-off their second annual Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.     “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months.  Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.  […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Video: ER Housing Committee Meeting

November 13, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Below is a video of the November East Ridge Housing Commission meeting held at City Hall.

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News

Police Arrest Man after SWAT Callout

November 12, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Press release from East Ridge Police Department: On November 12, East Ridge Police received a call from Tennessee Probation and Parole concerning a party at 525 S. St. Marks Ave. threatening his girlfriend. She had sent an email stating that her boyfriend, Dwight Keith Land, had threatened to shoot her and/or himself. When police arrived […]

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TDOT Contractor Cancels Lane Closure on I-75

November 8, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The partial ramp closure scheduled to take place this weekend on the ramp from I-75 South to I-24 West in Chattanooga has been cancelled. Due to weather, the contract crews were unable to complete the necessary preparations needed to perform the work this weekend.  The work will be rescheduled to take place at a later […]

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Red Wolves Soccer Club Expands Stadium Services and Amenities

November 7, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club is expanding the lineup of services and amenities that will be part of the professional team’s future stadium and surrounding mixed-use development. A VIP experience, beer garden, large youth area and space for events before and after the games are included in the designs for the $150 million development. […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

TDOT Contractor to Perform Work on Ramp from I-75 South to I-24

November 6, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

 As part of the I-75/I-24 design-build interchange modification project in Hamilton County, TDOT contract crews will implement a temporary partial ramp closure this weekend. Beginning near Exit 2 on I-75 South, the ramp from I-75 South to I‑24 West will be reduced to one lane from 9:00 p.m. EST on Friday, November 8, 2019 to 5:00 […]

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News

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