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Supporting the Priorities of the DOJ

January 17, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Since being sworn in as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee on November 21, 2017, I have been working diligently to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities outlined by United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions as well as the mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee. […]

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Tuesday Night Soccer at CJ Arena Postponed

January 16, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The frigid cold and possibility of snow and ice on roads in the Tri-State area has led East Ridge Parks and Recreation to postpone Tuesday night’s soccer matches at Camp Jordan Arena, officials said. The games will be rescheduled for another date. Please keep the student athletes home, warm and safe, said Parks and Recreation […]

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City Offices Closed for MLK Holiday

January 10, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

East Ridge city offices and non-essential services will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. For those with Monday trash pickup, the following schedule will be implemented: North-side (from Ringgold Road to Chattanooga/Interstate 24)—Tuesday, January 16 South-side (From Ringgold Road to Stateline Road/Georgia)—Wednesday, January 17 This alternate trash […]

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Gravitt Inducted into Tennessee Auctioneers Hall of Fame

January 10, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

  The Tennessee Auctioneers Association, at its yearly convention in Murfreesboro, named Marc Gravitt as the newest member to the Tennessee Auctioneers Hall of Fame. Vice President Bobby Colson from Nashville presented the award to Representative Gravitt saying, “this award is presented to a man that has dedicated his life to service, both in his […]

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City Gets Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Award

January 8, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards grants to public safety agencies to help with equipment and other needs. The East Ridge Police Department has been fortunate yet again to receive such needed funds for equipment from the Foundation. This year’s award will fund five portable radios and related equipment, valued at $19,834.15. These radios […]

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Schrader’s Host Dinner for NCF Volunteers

January 7, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

On Saturday evening, Herman and Mary Schrader hosted a dinner to show appreciation for the volunteers who helped on Helton Hill during the Christmas lights. In addition he presented the East Ridge Needy Child Fund a check in the amount of $37,550 that was donated  from giving people who came to see the light display. […]

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Here We Come 2018

January 4, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

As the new year approaches we face another local election. In 2016 I must admit I did not know much about the East Ridge political scene. Since that time I have attended most of the East Ridge City Council meetings, as well as other government board meetings, in an effort to understand what, why, and […]

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Food Lion Recalls Biscuits

January 1, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Food Lion is voluntarily recalling all code dates of its Food Lion brand Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits in an abundance of caution after being notified by its manufacturer today the product may contain listeria monocytogenes. While there have been no reports of illnesses to date, the product is being recalled as a precautionary measure after T. […]

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Garden Seminar at Chattanooga State

December 29, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The UT Extension and the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County present a public garden seminar, “Square Foot Gardening: Simple, Productive, Weed-Free Gardening,” an evening of garden learning and fun with UT Extension Agent Amy Dismukes. The seminar takes place on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Chattanooga State Community College […]

Filed Under: Community, News

TAWC Shares Tips on Preventing Water Pipes from Freezing and Breaking

December 29, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

As freezing temperatures are expected over the next several days and into the New Year, Tennessee American Water reminds its customers to take steps to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes as well as frozen meters. “Extreme weather events like sub-freezing temperatures for an extended period can cause pipes in vulnerable areas to […]

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White New CEO at Chattanooga CVB

December 22, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau has named Barry E. White as the new president and chief executive officer, attracting a successful tourism and hospitality professional to the Scenic City. “We look forward to welcoming Barry to Chattanooga,” says Chattanooga CVB board chair Keith Sanford. “The search committee was impressed by his proven track record […]

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Registration Open for Master Gardner Training Class

December 17, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The University of Tennessee and Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC) announce that registration is open for the 2018 Master Gardener Training Course.  Classes run from early January through the end of April and take place at the UT Extension office, 6183 Adamson Circle (off Bonny Oaks Drive) in Chattanooga. The UT / Master Gardener […]

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UPDATED: Hamilton County Schools Closing Early

December 8, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: OLPH School will be dismissing its students at 1 p.m. Dismissal for schools in Hamilton County will be two hours earlier than normal today due to possible snow in the area.  The mountain and higher elevation sections of the county are the biggest concerns for this afternoon. “We have a possibility of temperatures dropping […]

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Food City Holiday Open House

December 4, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

Food City will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House in all of their area locations on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Open House events will consist of a variety of exciting activities, including live entertainment, crafts, door prizes, cake show, displays of holiday fruit baskets, floral centerpieces, wreaths, in-store made […]

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‘Starry Night’ Presented by St. Paul’s Artist Series

November 29, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

St. Paul’s Artist Series present STARRY NIGHT: A CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY CELEBRATION featuring TAPESTRY women’s vocal ensemble performing music from the past and present for an unforgettable journey through the cosmos and the cycles of life. The concert takes place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (305 W. Seventh at Pine Street) on Friday, December 1 at […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS

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