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HC Health Department Offering Flu Shots

October 17, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will offer flu shots at all their locations beginning October 17, 2016. Anyone 6 months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed and some people may be eligible for free or reduced cost. For those who want to pay […]

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One Hurt in Wreck on I-24

October 15, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

One person was airlifted to Erlanger after a single-car accident Saturday afternoon on Interstate 24. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, a wheel came off a vehicle traveling east-bound and struck the windshield of a vehicle traveling west at about 12:45 p.m.. The driver of the car that was struck by the tire […]

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ER Elementary Hosting Pioneer Palooza

October 14, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Saturday, Oct. 22, East Ridge Elementary will host their Fourth Annual Pioneer Palooza Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the school campus, located at 1014 John Ross Road. There will be food, local vendors and games for all attendees to enjoy. Bracelets may be purchased for $8 before close of school on […]

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Fire Damages Garage, Adjacent House

October 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A fire damaged a garage behind a house on Tombras Avenue and a carport around the corner on Greenbriar Road, Thursday evening. Officials said the call came in at about 8 p.m. for a structure fire at 2005 Tombras Avenue. Firefighters arrived and found a fire outside a garage behind the house between a fenced […]

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Candidates’ Forum Slated for Monday

October 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge News Online will sponsor a forum for City Council candidates at City Hall. The forum is slated for Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There will be no charge for admission, but seating is limited […]

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Woman who Helped Man Escape, Arrested

October 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A woman from Middle Tennessee has been arrested by East Ridge police in connection to an incident in late June. According to an affidavit of complaint, Amy Sherra Rackley, 38, of a Shady Grove address in Summitville, Tenn., was charged with Facilitating or Permitting an Escape. She was jailed under a $5,000 bond and is […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Stahl to Have ‘Meet & Greet’

October 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Robert Stahl, a candidate for East Ridge City Council, is having a “meet and greet” on Thursday. According to campaign officials, the event will be held at 1450 N. Mack Smith Road from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The address is next to Cracker Barrel, according to a campaign announcement. The event will give voters an […]

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Health Department to Conduct Training Exercise

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

On Friday, October 14, 2016, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will conduct an emergency preparedness training exercise that will affect the following health centers:    3rd Street main campus – Minimal service/call 209-8000 to inquire Ooltewah Health Center – Closed Sequoyah Health Center – Closed Birchwood Health Center – Sick/urgent care only Homeless Healthcare Center […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

HC Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam

October 10, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that a local scam is going on in our community involving parties claiming to be either a law enforcement agency or General Hamilton County Government Office. According to a press release from the sheriff’s department, the caller and/or message received states that the person or person(s) have […]

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TAWC Conducting Flushing Program

October 10, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Tennessee American Water will be flushing water mains and hydrants throughout its water system serving Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Lookout Mountain, GA and TN, and Rossville, GA. Tennessee American Water conducts an annual flushing program of its water distribution system to help ensure continued high-quality water service. Flushing the water system entails sending a […]

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ERPD Arrests Oct. 3-9

October 9, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 3-9. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BREWER, JESSICA ASHLEY 1508 SOUTH […]

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Yard Sale for Needy Child Fund

October 7, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

If your looking for some good deals and a bonus of helping a worthy cause you might be in luck. On Saturday there will be a yard sale at the old McBrien School with all proceeds going to the East Ridge Needy Child Fund. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

City to Hold Lottery for Campaign Tent Spots

October 7, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Candidates will have to participate in a lottery to get prime property in front of City Hall on Election Day in order to pitch their tents. On Thursday, during its regular meeting,  the City Council adopted rules for a new tent lottery, which is a major part of a recently amended political sign ordinance. In […]

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Reed Could Be Facing Other Charges

October 6, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Valerie Reed, notorious in East Ridge for harassing residents by consistently panhandling, could be facing more serious charges in the future. According to an East Ridge police report, Reed was booked into the Hamilton County Jail on charges of “pedestrian soliciting rides or business.” What happened during the booking process may lead to more charges […]

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Page Road Fire under Investigation

October 5, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A Catoosa County family just across the line from East Ridge has been displaced from their rented home Wednesday afternoon after a small fire damaged the single-story dwelling. The Catoosa County Fire Department was called to 525 Page Road just after noon on a house fire, officials said. When they arrived fire was coming from […]

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