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Chattanooga-based ‘Home Health’ Settles Government Suit

September 5, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

KNOXVILLE, TN _ Affiliated home health entities Home Health Care of East Tennessee, Inc.; Home Health Care of West Tennessee, Inc.; Home Health Care Services, Inc.; Home Health Care Services II, Inc.; Health Care Staffing of Tennessee, Inc.; and Home Health Care Support Services, Inc. (collectively “Home Health”) have agreed to pay the United States […]

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Helen Sewell Passes Away at 96

September 2, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Helen Norris Kellogg Sewell, 96, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017.  She was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Sewell; parents, Harry Clay Kellogg, Sr. and Nettie Wheler Norris Kellogg; three brothers, Billy James Kellogg, Harvey Ellsworth Kellogg and Harry […]

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City Offices Closed for Labor Day

September 1, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

East Ridge officials said that city offices and library will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. For those with trash service on Monday, the following schedule will be implemented: North-side of Ringgold Road and all of Ringgold Road – Tuesday South-side of Ringgold Road – Wednesday There will be no […]

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Rams’ Winning Streak Ends

September 1, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic’s unprecedented win streak stopped where it started in 2014, at Normal Park, coming up on the short end of a 12-8 final. Catholic held Normal Park to one first down, and outgained the Lightening by over 200 yards.  However, fumbles and the inability to score on three separate drives inside the 10-yard line resulted […]

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Engineer Given Two-Year Prison Sentence

September 1, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –  Szuhsiung Ho, aka Allen Ho, 66, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was sentenced by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, Chief U.S. District Judge, to serve 24 months in prison and one year of supervised release.  Upon his release, he will be supervised by U.S. Probation for one year.  He was also order to […]

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Food City Aids Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

September 1, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

ABINGDON, VA  – In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, Food City officials announced earlier today that the company is partnering with several local media affiliates to host a chain-wide fundraising campaign to benefit Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.  Food City has pledged a $10,000 contribution to kick-off the fund-raising efforts.  Beginning August […]

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Exit 1 Construction Starts Sept. 5

August 28, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

According to a press release from the City of East Ridge, construction will begin on the long-awaited Exit 1 Interchange Reconfiguration, on Tuesday, Sept. 5. This project will allow North-bound traffic exiting on to Ringgold Road easier access to the new Jordan Crossing shopping complex as well as Camp Jordan Park.  The newly configured exit […]

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Gravitt Announces Leadership Team, Finance Committee for Register of Deeds Campaign

August 28, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2017) – Small businessman and Republican State Representative Marc Gravitt has officially announced his finance committee and leadership team for his campaign to run in the May 1, 2018 GOP primary for Hamilton County Register of Deeds, which will be an open seat with the retirement of 6-term incumbent Pam Hurst. […]

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Catholic Extends Streak to 30 with Win over Boyd

August 25, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic defeated Boyd Buchanan, 14 -6, in middle school action Thursday. The game was played on Billy Warren field at the OLPH campus. Festivities began when OLPH 8th grader Kenzie Campbell provided a stirring acapella Star Spangled Banner. Both teams entered the contest without a loss. With the win, Catholic is currently on a 30-game win […]

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Book Review: ‘One For the Money’

August 25, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Summer to me means heat, humidity, a need for relaxed (COOL!) places, and a good book that does not require graphs and charts to keep up with the plot. I want a good beach read, even if I can’t have the beach with it. A fun plot that is light and enjoyable. If you’ve never […]

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Catholic Defeats Chattanooga Christian in Football Opener

August 23, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic defeated Chattanooga Christian 36-7 in the season opener for each team.  The contest was held at Chattanooga Christian’s Charger field. Catholic, a cooperative football team comprised of students from OLPH (East Ridge) and St. Jude (Hixson), enjoyed the program’s 29th straight victory with the win. Catholic’s first two touchdowns were scored by speedy runner […]

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Kudos to ERFD

August 20, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

I live a few doors up from the folks who had the fire at 6607 State Line Road. I would like to personally thank the firefighters of East Ridge for the quick response. Although the family pet didn’t make it, it was not from a lack of trying. I witnessed a couple of firefighters doing […]

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DOJ Launches New Pilot Program Addressing Opioid Abuse

August 8, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On August 2, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the formation of the Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit, a new Department of Justice pilot program to utilize data to help combat the devastating opioid crisis that is ravaging families and communities across America. This new unit will focus specifically on opioid-related […]

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Affinity Worldwide Revs Up its Sponsorship of NASCAR Driver Jennifer Jo Cobb

August 8, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb signed a sponsorship agreement with Affinity Worldwide, effective July 1. Cobb, an accomplished driver, NASCAR team owner and public speaker, will be available to the various Affinity Woldwide entities and interests for speaking engagements, autograph signings and will contribute a monthly column to Affinity’s Think Realty […]

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FarleyCon Returning to Community Center Aug. 26

August 6, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

FarleyCon, The East Ridge Toy and Comic Book Expo will be returning to East Ridge on Saturday August 26th at the East Ridge Community Center at 1517 Tombras Ave, East Ridge, TN . Appearing at The East Ridge Toy and Comic Book Expo is author Dan Jolley. Dan writes novels, comic books, children’s books, and […]

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