This past year, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unusually high number of vehicle thefts throughout Hamilton County. In total, Sheriff’s deputies responded to (375) thefts from vehicle in Hamilton County. Many of these thefts occurred in large numbers in the Ooltewah, Apison, and East Brainerd Road areas. Unfortunately, after investigating it was […]
HCSO Apprehends Two Fugitives
On Friday, February 16, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (FAST) located and apprehended two wanted fugitives in Hamilton County. In an attempt to locate them, several digital wanted posters were circulated this week over social media and the HCSO Facebook page with information pertaining to the two fugitives and […]
Former CEO of Defense Contractor Firm Pleads Guilty to Marketing Scheme
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – On February 15, 2018, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Wellco Enterprises, Inc. (Wellco) and Tactical Holdings Operations, Inc. (Tactical Holdings), Vincent Lee Ferguson, 66, of Knoxville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Wellco’s former Senior Vice President of Sales, Matthew Lee Ferguson, 41, of Geneva, […]
CFC Jersey Reveal Party Set for March 23
The wait is over! This week, Chattanooga FC announced the third annual Jersey Reveal Party to be held Friday, March 23rd, 5:00 pm, First Tennessee Pavilion. This year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest ever unofficial kickoff to CFC’s tenth season: This event is OPEN to the general public. “This is our 10th season […]
Free Flu Shots at HC Health Centers
The Hamilton County Health Department will offer free flu shots this Friday at all their health centers. The service is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
County Schools Closed Friday
Hamilton County Schools will be closed Friday, Feb. 9 due to widespread sickness, officials said. According to a posting on its Website, Hamilton County Schools has watched absences very closely as the flu bug has had a significant impact on the community. High rates of student absences began to be a problem before the Christmas […]
Legislation Seeks to End Emissions Testing
NASHVILLE – Legislation that would end mandatory emissions tests for vehicles in Tennessee has been filed in the Tennessee General Assembly.Senate Bill 2656, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson), Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) and Representative Mike Carter (R-Ooltewah), would apply toHamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson Counties where the test is still required prior […]
It’s ‘Quitin’ Time in Tennessee’
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department understands the difficulty of quitting smoking or smokeless tobacco. We want to celebrate those who have met the challenge and quit! For those still smoking, we offer these small yet effective steps: If you have not thought about quitting, begin to consider it: “Find a personal reason to quit that […]
Mickey Gilley Helps Launch SAFE Campaign
Country music artist Mickey Gilley joins the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to kick off its fifth annual Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) campaign. Participating law enforcement agencies will focus efforts toward occupant-protection education, community outreach, and targeted seatbelt enforcement to reduce fatalities and increase Tennessee’s average seatbelt usage rate. “We were thrilled when Mr. […]
Grand Opening of Fire Station 2 on Thursday
The City of East Ridge is proud to announce the grand opening of Fire Station #2 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, February 1, at 10:00 a.m. in its new location at 1410 St. Thomas Street near the Exit 1 development. The original Fire Station #2, located on Camp Jordan Parkway, […]
Gravitt Campaign Raises $100K
In response to the financial disclosure requirement for year-end 2017, Marc Gravitt, a Republican candidate for Hamilton County Register of Deeds, will report that he has raised $100,478 from 99 donors for the May 1 primary election. “Working hard for the citizens of Hamilton County is a privilege that will never fade. I am so […]
Coppinger Announces Fundraising Totals
Less than one week after launching his re-election campaign for Hamilton County Mayor, Jim Coppinger announced today he has filed the campaign’s 4th quarter financial disclosure report based on a record-breaking fundraiser that raised more than $200,000, leaving the campaign with a cash-on-hand balance of $226,168.29. With the May 1 primary just months away, Mayor […]
Helton Campaign Raises $41K Since September
Esther Helton, running for District 30 Tennessee House of Representatives, raised over $41,000 since announcing her candidacy in September. According to a press release, Helton announced Monday that she has raised $41,614 since launching her campaign in September 2017. “I am so very honored by all of the support to my campaign, both financially and […]
Positive Case of Raccoon Variant Rabies in the City of East Ridge
According to a press release issued by the City of East Ridge, there was a case of rabies reported in the city. On December 28, 2017, an adult male raccoon was found deceased on Prigmore Road in East Ridge. It was retrieved by East Ridge Animal Services and submitted to the USDA freezer at our […]
Thongnopnua Seeking Democratic Nomination for House District 30
Several dozen people gathered Thursday morning at Pioneer Frontier playground as Joda Thongnopnua announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 30. According to a press release, Thongnopnua’s first bid for public office will center on concerns of working families and solutions that expand opportunity for the residents of his district and […]
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