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Helton, Witt Returned to Council; Liquor and Judge Referenda Approved by Voters

November 3, 2020 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

It appears that East Ridge voters have returned Councilwomen Esther Helton and Aundie Witt back to seats on the East Ridge City Council. And, in the two referenda on the ballot, voters overwhelmingly approved to allow sale of liquor in package stores and permit candidates who live outside of the city limits to run for […]

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2020 City Council Election Roundup

October 20, 2020 By Dick Cook 1 Comment

EDITOR’S NOTE: East Ridge News Online asked candidates running for the East Ridge City Council to participate in a “council election roundup” story. A series of questions was posed to each candidate. The questions: Why are you running for Council?   List three top priorities that you would address if elected.   What are the […]

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Prescott Released from Hospital

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

Corporal Terry Prescott, shot on a traffic stop on Sunday, was released from the hospital Monday afternoon, said East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen. The East Ridge Police Department wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers for his recovery that have been pouring in from all over the region.     […]

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Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Could Be Used to Finance a Fire Truck

September 24, 2020 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

In a recent poll on East Ridge News Online, readers were asked if they preferred spending taxpayer money on a ladder truck for the fire department or improvements to Camp Jordan Park. When the poll was first posted, about 90 percent of respondents preferred the city to spend money on a fire truck. East Ridge […]

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East Ridge Cracker Barrel to Sell Beer and Wine

September 18, 2020 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

It took the East Ridge Beer Board less than three minutes to approve a permit for Cracker Barrel to begin selling beer and sparkling wine at its location on N. Mack Smith Road. The board heard from Tayo Atanda, a Nashville attorney representing the giant restaurant chain. Atanda told the board that beer and sparkling […]

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East Ridge Joins Thriving Communities Placemaking Program

September 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

The community to celebrate with a virtual public launch on September 17   The city of East Ridge on the Tennessee/Georgia state line, has joined 15 other communities across the tri-state region in the Thriving Communities creative placemaking network, facilitated by Thrive Regional Partnership. The community of East Ridge is invited to join the journey, […]

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Youth Invited to Try The Shotgun Shooting Sports For Free

September 3, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program invites youth from across the state to try the shotgun shooting sports on Sept. 19 and 26 Nashville _ Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) invites 4th through 12th graders from all corners of the state to come learn about the shotgun shooting sports and try hitting a few targets […]

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Health Department Urges Limited Labor Day Gatherings

September 2, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

COVID-19 Test Site and Hotline Closed Monday for Labor Day Over the Labor Day weekend, the Hamilton County Health Department urges residents to avoid planning or attending large gatherings. Events should be limited to 10 people, preferably household contacts only. Health Department data show that many of the new cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County are […]

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Health Department COVID-19 Data Show Upward Trend in the 11-20 Year Old Age Group,

August 28, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Large Labor Day Weekend Gatherings to be Avoided  Recent Hamilton County Health Department data show an increase in new COVID-19 cases among the 11-20 year-old age-band. Case investigations reveal many of these new transmissions are epi-linked to social gatherings such as field trips, parties, sporting events, carpooling, and close contact with friends. “The biggest change […]

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UPDATED: Police Looking for Suspect in Fears Homicide

August 21, 2020 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

UPDATE: East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen said Monday that investigators have identified a suspect in the killing of Montrell Fears. Chief Allen said the suspect is not yet in custody and could not offer further details. The victim in Friday’s homicide at the Richwood Apartments has been identified as 23-year-old Montrell Fears of Chattanooga, officials […]

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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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Health Department Announces COVID-19 Exposures at Three Eateries and a Pool

August 10, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department announces possible exposures to positive cases of COVID 19. August 3-4 (Monday and Tuesday) – Mike’s Hole in the Wall, 535 Cherokee Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37405. August 3-4 (Monday and Tuesday) – Mellow Mushroom (downtown), 205 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402. August 5 (Wednesday) – Reunion Subdivision Swimming Pool, 1100 […]

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Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure at the Lincoln Day Dinner

August 5, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department announces a COVID-19 exposure at the Lincoln Day Dinner event, held Friday, July 31 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Case investigations revealed that a person attended the event while in their infectious period. It is recommended that anyone who attended this event get tested […]

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Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Amigo Mexican Restaurant

August 3, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department is notifying the community of a potential COVID-19 exposure that occurred at Amigo Mexican Restaurant in East Ridge, 3805 Ringgold Road, between Saturday, July 25 and Saturday, August 1, with the exception of Monday, July 27. Case investigations revealed that members of the public who visited or dined at the […]

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HCHD Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposures at Two Convenience Stores

August 1, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Hamilton County Health Department is notifying the community of a potential COVID-19 exposure that occurred at Citico Mini-Mart, 1320 Citico Ave, between Monday, July 20, and Friday, July 31.  The Health Department is notifying the public of an additional potential COVID-19 exposure that occurred at the following Chattanooga Mobile Market stops on Tuesday, July […]

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