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Morgan Stanley Provides $25,000 Grant to Chattanooga Area Food Bank

June 27, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

 The Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank), Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia’s largest hunger relief organization serving 20 counties, announced that on Monday, June 26, 2017, the Morgan Stanley Foundation presented a check for a $25,000 grant to support the Food Bank’s fresh produce program. The funds will be used to increase the Food Bank’s […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

UPDATED: A Dozen Arrested in Prostitution Sting

June 23, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

  UPDATE: East Ridge police held an 11 a.m. press conference at the Fire and Police Service Center to provide additional information about the dozen men caught up in a prostitution sting. Nine of the 12 men were written misdemeanor citations for Patronizing Prostitution. Three others – Clint Austin Christensen, Brandon Moore and an Hispanic […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Women’s Self Defense Class at JMUMC

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

  Warriors of Change Defensive Arts is hosting a Women’s Self Defense class Saturday, July 8 at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church for ladies ages 7 and up.  Registration will be at 10 a.m. and the class will start at 10:30 a.m. and go through 5 p.m. with a break in between for lunch.    […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

City Sanitation Department Reminds Citizens Of Pickup Schedule

June 15, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Now that Spring has sprung and Summer is just getting started, more and more residents are working in their yards and homes to get them into tip top shape. That means more brush and bulk items are set to the curb for pickup by the East Ridge Sanitation Department.  With so many different Sanitation services, […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

CARTA to Provide Transportation Services to July 13 Workshop

June 15, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

CARTA will provide Care-A-Van services to anyone who wishes to attend the July 13th workshop, which will discuss future transportation options for the City of East Ridge. The City has partnered with CARTA to explore what services are desired out of its citizens and business owners. The workshop will begin at 5:30pm Thursday, July 13th, […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Firefighters … Who Are They?

June 13, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Firefighter’s, who are they? I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning bedroom for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen below you burns. I wish you could comprehend a […]

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East Ridge, CARTA Want Input on Proposed Expanded Services

June 8, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

The City of East Ridge and CARTA transportation services want to hear from the residents and business owners of East Ridge to see if expanded services to the area are wanted and needed. Several months ago, East Ridge hosted CARTA for a public input meeting in hopes to gain more information about what the citizens, […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

30th Annual Spring Garden Tour

May 31, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The 30th Annual Spring Garden Tour, sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County takes place on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Featuring seven public and private gardens located around Chattanooga, Hixson and East Brainerd, the tour benefits educational programs sponsored […]

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‘Little Free Library’ and ‘Little Free Pantry’ Open at Ascension Lutheran Church

May 30, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

A “Little Free Library” and “Little Free Pantry” is now open at the Ascension Lutheran Church on Germantown Road. According to church officials, unlike public libraries, the little free library charges no fees, requires no registration, and is available 24 hours a day.  Little Free Pantries are small food pantries stocking a limited number of […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, SLIDER

Safeguard Your Summer Sizzle

May 26, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

It’s tough to beat a burger hot off the grill in your own backyard. But are you ready? Grills, hibachis, and barbecues can increase your risk of having a fire according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Every year, grill fires cause about $37 million in property damage. Prepare your grill for the summer season […]

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

No Answers

May 23, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

I have lived in East Ridge all my life and in the early years the elected officials did as they pleased without having to answer to anyone. It makes me happy to see people take a stand and DEMAND answers. We as citizens of East Ridge need to know what is happening. We have the […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Great Clips Tennessee-Georgia Football Classic Set

May 18, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Chattanooga Christian’s artificial turf field in the shadows of Lookout Mountain will once again serve as the host for the annual Great Clips Tennessee-Georgia Football Classic, presented by Stump on Sports. The 14th version of the border battle will take place on Saturday, June 10. Opening ceremonies and player introductions will begin at 7 p.m. […]

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ERPD Kicks Off Summer ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign

May 16, 2017 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 22 to June 4, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway […]

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Weidler Wins FLW Tourney on Chickamauga

May 7, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

  ALABAMA’S WEIDLER WINS COSTA FLW SERIES SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE CHICKAMAUGA PRESENTED BY LOWRANCE Bessemer Angler Bests 196-boat Field to Earn First Career Victory, $48,200 DAYTON, Tenn. (May 6, 2017) – Alabama angler William Weidler of Bessemer, brought a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 3 ounces to the scale Saturday to win the […]

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Ham Products Recalled Due to Possible Contamination

April 25, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

  WASHINGTON, D.C. _  Fineberg Packing Co., Inc., a Memphis, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,822 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat hickory smoked and BBQ ham items were packaged on January 16, 2017. […]

Filed Under: FEATURED POSTS, News

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