January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department wants residents to know that eligible women can get a free cervical cancer screening. Regular screening is a proven way to protect your cervical health. According to the latest (2013) CDC data on cervical cancer, 11,955 women in the US were diagnosed with […]
TAWC Accepting Applications for 2017 Environmental Grant Program
The application process is now open for Tennessee American Water’s 2017 Environmental Grant Program. The program supports innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds through partnerships. Diverse activities like watershed cleanups, water quality monitoring, and biodiversity projects, streamside buffer restoration projects, wellhead protection initiatives and hazardous waste collection efforts are supported through […]
Child Support Amnesty Week
The Hamilton County Child Support Office is launching a week-long special event called Amnesty Week to collect overdue child support payments. The event – Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27 – is intended for non-custodial parents who are facing jail time for failure to pay court-ordered child support. During Amnesty Week, non-custodial parents will […]
Gravitt Named to House Caucus Leadership Role
Tennessee Representative Marc Gravitt (R-East Ridge) has been selected to lead the Republican House Caucus Review Committee for the 110thGeneral Assembly which just convened last week. “I am honored to serve with Majority Leader Glen Casada and Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams in the legislative and policy efforts of bill review,” noted Gravitt, owner of Gravitt […]
Community Forum with State Elected Officials on Thursday
State Representative Marc Gravitt and Senator Todd Gardenhire have announced they will be hosting a community forum to discuss the upcoming legislative session. The forum will be held at the East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Avenue, on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:00p.m. The Community Center is next door to East Ridge City Hall. “This […]
TAWC Shares Tips on Preventing Water Pipes from Freezing and Breaking
As cold weather begins to settle in the Tennessee Valley, 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 freeze and burst and result […]
ERPD’s K9 Axel To Get Body Armor
East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Axel’s vest is sponsored by Elks Lodge #91 of Chattanooga, TN and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This vest provided by Elks Lodge #91.” Delivery is […]
Major New Anti-Crime Laws Set to Take Effect January 1
NASHVILLE – Major legislation, which addresses the most serious offenses driving Tennessee’s violent crime rate, is among 29 new Tennessee laws set to take effect on January 1. The Public Safety Act of 2016, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown), establishes mandatory minimum sentences for […]
Police Briefs Dec. 16
From the East Ridge Police Department. On Friday, police discovered a 2015 Ford Mustang, which had been reported stolen out of Atlanta, GA, parked in the driveway of 983 Donaldson Road. Police investigated the stolen vehicle and executed a search warrant of the property and located the keys to the stolen automobile along with 5.25 […]
Glenna Mae Fischer Passes
Glenna Mae Fischer, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. Mrs. Fischer was born in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was an active member of Jones United Methodist Church since the 1950’s where she belonged to the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Women’s Circle. She retired from Osborne Enterprises as the Executive […]
Keep Safety in Mind When Decorating for the Holidays
If your winter holiday tradition includes an artificial or real Christmas tree, you need to be aware of the fire risks. The public buys more than 28 million live Christmas trees every year.* If your tree catches on fire, the fire can spread very quickly. When you’re decorating with live trees, make sure you keep […]
Join Me in Celebrating Small Business Saturday in East Ridge
This Saturday, November 26th, is “Small Business Saturday,” which is a shopping holiday designated for small companies. In honor of this event, I would like to highlight just a few of the small businesses I patronize in East Ridge. Let’s start with dining. A few of the places I go to on a regular basis […]
Food City Hosts Annual Pet Hunger Drive
The Food City Pet Club is gearing up for their annual Pet Hunger Drive. This year’s drive will take place November 28th through January 6th throughout the entire supermarket chain. During the drive, shoppers are invited to purchase pre-packaged pet food bags for only $10. Once purchased, the bags can be deposited in the special […]
HCSO Offers Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety
As we are all well aware, the Nation’s most anticipated shopping day of the year is very quickly approaching. In light of this event, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your […]
Optimists Meeting at Park
The East Ridge Optimist Club will be meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Arena at Camp Jordan Park. This meeting replaces the one missed last week due to the elections, said John Tilley, an official with the civic club. We will be discussing the upcoming Orange Grove Christmas Party and scheduling meeting dates […]
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