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Warm Weather Insect Advisory

May 28, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The combination of increasingly warmer weather, people getting outside to enjoy it, and rising insect populations brings potential for insect-borne diseases, also called vector-borne diseases. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department offers these precautions so residents can protect themselves, their families, neighbors, and pets. “We encourage our residents to get outside and be active this year,” […]

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East Ridge Observes Memorial Day with Annual Ceremony

May 26, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

On Monday, May 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Pioneer Frontier Park, located beside East Ridge City Hall. This annual tradition honors those that have served in any branch of the military who died while on active duty. The William E. Blair Post 95 of […]

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Sorrells Named New Principal at ERHS

May 25, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The following information is from the Hamilton County Department of Education Website. Crystal Sorrells will be the new principal of East Ridge High School in the Missionary Ridge Learning Community. Since 2015, Sorrells has served as the principal at Tyner Middle Academy. Sorrells is a twenty-year veteran in education with experience as an administrator at […]

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UPDATE: Missing Child Found

May 23, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

UPDATE: On Friday, May 24, 2019 at 6:50 am, Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Boy Scout Road and Moses Road on a report by a citizen advising they observed Matias Martinez with the missing child, Octavia Afiya Shaw.   Deputies immediately responded and upon arrival at 6:53 am, took Martinez into […]

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‘Meet the Mayor’ Synopsis

May 23, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The following is a synopsis of the “Meet the Mayor” event at Local Coffee of East Ridge on May 11. City Manager Hiring: As you know Mr. Dorsey started this past Monday, May 6th.  We are very happy and excited to have Mr. Dorsey as our City Manager.  We have had a very interactive week […]

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Tennessee Wildlife Federation Wants Your Litter Photos

May 21, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Nashville — Tennessee Wildlife Federation wants your litter pictures. Whether it’s in the woods, on the lake, along a river, or by the road, send the Federation your snapshots of the cans, bottles and outright trash that make our great outdoors a little less great. To submit your photos and help raise awareness of Tennessee’s […]

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Hermoine is ‘Pet of the Week’

May 20, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Meet Hermoine! Hermoine is roughly 2-3 years old, up to date on all vaccinations and heart worm negative! Hermoine loves to take walks and isn’t bad on leash either! Hermoine  came to ERAS as stray, and has warmed up to the Officers rather quickly!! If you are looking for a loving energetic pup then look […]

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ERPD Hosting ‘Spring N2 Safety’ Event on May 18

May 17, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The East Ridge Police Department will host a “Spring N2 Safety” event on Saturday, May 18 at Camp Jordan Arena. The focus of the event of the event that will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is safety, officials said in a press release. The event is geared for people of all ages. […]

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Local Coffee Hosting ‘Art in the Key of Jazz’ on Saturday

May 16, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

This Saturday Local Coffee of East Ridge and East Ridge Creative Arts will host an art exhibition and jazz concert by two successful, creative East Ridge natives, Marguerite Anderson and Kevin Roberts. Saturday’s show will start at 5 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Local Coffee is located at 5332 […]

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TBI Releases 2018 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ Report

May 14, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

NASHVILLE – On Monday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2018 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report, which details the volume and nature of criminal across the state. The report utilizes data submitted to the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings in this year’s report: ·         Overall, the number of reported instances of the most […]

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Police Briefs for May 13

May 13, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 09 – Day Shift 601 South Seminole Drive: A caller advised that sometime between today and April 30th, someone entered the vacant residence and took several items, including the water heater and several copper pipes.  The suspect(s) also vandalized the residence.  […]

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UPDATED: Council Approves Red Wolves Incentives

May 11, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The East Ridge City Council approved an incentive agreement with the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, Thursday at its regular meeting at City Hall. Earlier in the week, the city’s Industrial Development Board had voted to enter into a development agreement with the Red Wolves that is anticipated to bring the organization about $1.5 million a […]

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ERPD Says ‘Buckle Up’

May 10, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, The East Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” From May 20 to June 2, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway […]

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McClendon: ‘Let’s Be Champions’

May 8, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

We can all think of at least one teacher who made a tremendous impact on our lives. We can all remember the lessons they taught us, and the decisions they helped guide us through. We can all recall how they pushed us to be the absolute best version of ourselves, even when we didn’t necessarily […]

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ERHS Building and Design Students to Gather at CJ Park

May 6, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Students from the East Ridge Institute of Building and Design will culminate their Problem Based Learning Project at Camp Jordan Park on Tuesday morning. According to Tim James, Future Ready Coordinator for East Ridge High School. students in the program picked habitat enhancement in and around the park as their focus. Their decision was based […]

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