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Jones Donates 100 Grand for Weight Room at ERHS

April 15, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge High School football program celebrated with its annual awards ceremony in the gym, Wednesday evening. At the end of the festivities, Johnny Jones Sr., a businessman with roots in our city, gave the football program even more to celebrate, as he presented a $100,000 check to the alumni association earmarked for a […]

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April 15 Police Briefs

April 15, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” April 14 Day Shift 21-004992- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Theft- Police responded to an auto theft complaint.  On arrival police met with the reporting party. He advised Tammy Sherrill took his 2005 Ford Ranger from the parking lot of the hospital without his […]

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Members of Chattanooga Symphony to Perform at Camp Jordan Park

April 14, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Symphony will be hosting two free concerts in Camp Jordan Park this week. According to a press release, both performances will be at the Kitchen Pavilion,  The symphony’s String Quartet will perform on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., while the Wind Quintet will perform on Saturday at 4 p.m. Officials said the song […]

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HCHD and Southern Adventist University Partner to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine

April 14, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with Southern Adventist University, will offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to 1,000 individuals who make an appointment, this Sunday, April 18, at the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. This community event is free and open to the public by appointment. “We are grateful to partner with Southern Adventist […]

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Police Briefs for April 14

April 14, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information was compiled ERPD “pass along reports.” April 12 Day Shift 21-004944- 815 Poindexter Avenue- Delayed Vehicle Burglary- The complainant called to report his vehicle was entered sometime around Saturday. When police spoke with the complainant he advised he mistakenly left his 2009 Toyota Tacoma unlocked overnight and the next day found his […]

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ERPD Promotes ‘Hands Free Tennessee’

April 13, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Program Part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month The East Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Hands Free Tennessee” during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout the month of April, ERPD will increase education and enforcement to reduce distracted-driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Since January 1, there have […]

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Police Briefs for April 13

April 13, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 10 – Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road (child abuse): A coordinator with Hamilton County Virtual School, reported suspected child abuse. She stated the school had received an alert through a computer program showing emails of alleged abuse. She […]

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Health Department Announces “Instant Appointment” Availability

April 12, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

For First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine, Beginning April 13  The Hamilton County Health Department will allow unfilled first dose vaccination appointments at all of their vaccination sites to serve as “instant appointments” beginning tomorrow, April 13. This change will not affect wait times for those with pre-scheduled appointments. People with appointments will be seen in their scheduled time slots. […]

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April 12 Police Briefs

April 12, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 08 –Day Shift 6105 Ringgold Rd(Pedestrian Struck/Fight 21-004731): Police responded to a pedestrian struck in front of Popeye’s.  En route to the call the pedestrian and the driver of the vehicle became involved in a physical altercation.  After […]

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Hunters for the Hungry Provides 569,000 Servings of Protein to Tennesseans

April 12, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program ended this season providing more than 569,000 servings of lean protein to Tennesseans in need. Hunters for the Hungry feeds Tennessee families and children in need by providing hunger relief organizations—such as local food banks and soup kitchens—with venison donated by generous deer hunters.  Since […]

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New Food City Coming to East Ridge

April 12, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

To be Built on Site of Old Bowling Alley on Ringgold Road ABINGDON, VA – Earlier today, company officials announced plans to construct a new Food City and Gas N’ Go on Ringgold Road in East Ridge.  The 54,000-square-foot supermarket will serve as a replacement for the existing location and is expected to open early […]

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UPDATED: Pioneer Frontier Demolition Begins

April 12, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

No Decision has been Made on the Salvaged Timbers with Palm Prints UPDATE: City officials said Wednesday that no decision has been made on what will become of the palm prints in the timbers salvaged from Pioneer Frontier. Officials said to not call City Hall to inquire about acquiring palm prints. Demolition of the venerable […]

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April 13 Municipal Court Docket

April 10, 2021 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on April 13. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Mary Adams – DUI/2nd, DUI, Drug Paraphernalia. Adam Burton – Theft over $1,000. Patrick Cody – Possession Meth/Resale, Possession Oxycodone/Resale, Possession Xanax/Resale, Evading Arrest. Tiffany Dover – Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia. […]

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Vaughn, Catoosa County Manager, Resigns

April 9, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

RINGGOLD –  On Friday, April 9, the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation from Alicia Vaughn as County Manager. The Board is not at liberty to further discuss this matter, or any personnel matter, beyond the statements made and action taken in today’s public meeting of the Board. We thank Mrs. Vaughn for […]

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Health Department Announces First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

April 9, 2021 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Hamilton County Health Department has added 9,900 new first dose Pfizer appointments to the schedule. First Dose Appointments: April 13, 16-18, and 23-25 at Tennessee Riverpark April 19-22 at CARTA Bus Barn People age 16 years and older who live, work, or attend school in Hamilton County are encouraged to visit vaccine.hamiltontn.gov to make […]

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