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Optimists to Hear Bass Pro Manager Ritchie

May 9, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Optimist Club will me holding its regularly scheduled business meeting tomorrow night Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the East Ridge Community Center. Our special guest speaker will be Mr. Jarron Ritchie, General Manager for the new East Ridge Bass Pro store. Please, join us in welcoming Mr. Ritchie to our community. This […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS

U.S. Marshals Searching for Child, Alleged Abductor

May 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

KNOXVILLE – The U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the safe return of 9-year-old Carlie Trent, and the arrest of her alleged abductor, Gary Simpson. Simpson, 57, was last seen driving a white 2002 Dodge Conversion Van with Tennessee license plates 173GPS. The van has a dark stripe […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

CFCA, City Ink Five-Year Contract

May 6, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge and the Chattanooga Futbol Club Academy (CFCA) recently agreed to a new five-year soccer field-use agreement for five fields at Camp Jordan Park. The agreement allows CFCA to practice at Camp Jordan Park and play games there on fields 1-5. The East Ridge Futbol Club (ERFC) plays recreation soccer on […]

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Free Workshop for Pain Sufferers

May 4, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

May 4, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Police Department will be partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to promote motorcycle safety during the month of May. May is nationally recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Agencies participate by providing information and increasing awareness in their communities about the importance of […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Notes from May 2 ERHS Alumni Meeting

May 3, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Bobby Hudgens called for a motion to start the Alumni meeting which was made by Billy Shipley and seconded by Doug Parham. Treasurer’s Report was read and accepted with no objections. Bobby Hudgens read the official certification from the IRS that our Association is now a charitable organization under 501(c)3. Woo hoo – let the […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

FarleyCon Slated for Saturday

April 25, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

FarleyCon will be held this Saturday, April 30, at 410 Scruggs Road at the UEW wrestling building. FarleyCon is a benefit toy, comic and wrestling show to help the family of Jared Allen. We will have vendors selling toys and comics, Artists, Cosplay artists and wrestling. The toy/comic show hours are from 10 a.m. to […]

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Camp Jordan Parkway Reopening Announced

April 21, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge announces the re-opening of Camp Jordan Parkway.   The parkway has been closed for several months due to widening of the road to accommodate the Bass Pro Shop set to open this summer.  There will be a ceremony on Monday, April 25th at 11:00 am to commemorate the re-opening of Camp […]

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HCHD Urges Pet Vaccinations

April 21, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Editor’s Note: Rabies Clinics will be held at Spring Creek Elementary School on April 23 from 4-6 p.m., and at City Hall on April 29 from 4-6 p.m. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department encourages all pet owners to get their animals vaccinated against rabies.  This year’s low-cost rabies clinics will offer 61 locations around Hamilton […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

ER Parks & Recreation to Visit Lookouts

April 19, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

East Ridge Parks and Recreation Night at the Lookouts is almost here. On Saturday April 30, the Southern League Class AA Chattanooga Lookouts will host, not only the Montgomery Biscuits, but the East Ridge Parks and Recreation for a night of fun at the ballpark. East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director, Stump Martin, said this […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Sports

East Ridge Benefits from Free Kids’ Sports Camp

April 19, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Parks and Recreation department has hosted free kids camps in baseball, softball and soccer this spring. For the second consecutive year, East Ridge has had a corporate sponsor to bring professional baseball coaches to Camp Jordan for baseball camps. In 2015, Dick’s Sporting Goods brought in the Baseball Factory to host a […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED STORY, Sports

ERPD Offering Simulator Experience

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

“In conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s S.A.F.E. campaign, the East Ridge Police Department will be offering East Ridge citizens the opportunity to safely experience the force generated during a 5-10 MPH crash in a simulator called the “Convincer.” This force shows how effective a seat belt can be in keeping a person in […]

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ER Officials Say ‘Thumbs Down to Distracted Driving’

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. East Ridge Police will be working to identify drivers who are distracted by texting, reading, and participating in other behaviors that distract them from their driving task. The East Ridge City Council supports Distracted Driving Awareness and says, “Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving”  

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County Officials Urge Residents to Take Actions to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illness

April 13, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The two most important things the public can do to protect themselves from the Zika virus or other mosquito-borne illnesses are protect their bodies from mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding grounds around their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. “Mosquito season has started in Tennessee, and with it comes the potential for mosquito-borne illness,” said Hamilton […]

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American Conservative Union Foundation Honors Rep. Gravitt

April 11, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON DC _ The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU) awarded Tennessee State Rep. Marc Gravitt earlier this week with the “Award for Conservative Excellence” for his commitment to upholding conservative principles during the 2015 General Assembly. Rep. Gravitt achieved a 92% rating on the 2015 ACU scorecard. The ceremony was held at the Tennessee State Capitol’s Legislative Library and featured remarks […]

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