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Bid Awarded for I-75/I-24 Modifications; Work to Begin in Fall 2019

December 22, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded the contract for the I‑75/I‑24 interchange modification design-build project. The low bid of $132,644,398.00 was submitted by C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.  The winning design-build proposal will complete design and construction of this project in less than three years. “By using the design-build contracting method for this complex […]

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Right at Home of Chattanooga Announces Recognition as a Top-Rated In-Home Care Agency in America

December 21, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Right at Home of Chattanooga has been selected by Caring.com as one of America’s top-rated in-home care agencies with the website’s “Caring Star of 2019” recognition. Caring.com, a trusted resource for families to find in-home care for their senior loved ones, released its annual “Caring Stars of 2019” list, a reliable industry source of information […]

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Renovations Set to Begin at Camp Jordan

December 19, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Camp Jordan Park and Arena in East Ridge is scheduled for an updated and a new, more professional appearance. Built in 1993, the 275-plus acres is the preferred location for numerous shows, sporting and special events and boasts over 100,000 visitors annually.With such high demand for use of the facility and all it has to […]

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Fire Damages House on Douglas Drive

December 18, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Fire damaged a house on Douglas Drive early Monday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to a call of a residential fire at 129 Douglas Dr. at 7:49 p.m. When they arrived, the homeowner told firefighters that when she came home she found where a fire had been inside the […]

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Free Flu Vaccine at All Hamilton County Health Department Clinic Locations

December 17, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department announces that anyone who wants a flu shot can get it free while supplies last. Several hundred doses were ordered for their recent drive-through flu shot clinic held last week. Despite the success of that event, hundreds of doses still remain and will be offered free while the special supply […]

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ERHS Football Banquet

December 11, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The East Ridge High School football team recently held its banquet to recognize superlative players. In a press release, coach Tim James said congratulations are in order for the following football players: Alonzo Russell was named the Region 2/4A Offensive Player of the Year in addition to being named to the Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best […]

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TAWC Warns of Scam

December 8, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Tennessee American Water wants customers to know that when coming to a private resident or business to perform work, our employees will present a photo ID badge and drive work vehicles that prominently display the company’s name.  In recent days, some customers have reported that representatives of a different company have come to their home […]

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Police Arrest Suspect in Multiple Burglaries

December 5, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Press release from the East Ridge Police Department: Members of the East Ridge Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit assisted the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department at 1611 Waterhouse Street after a burglary suspect’s vehicle was observed in the driveway. Police observed the door to the duplex to be standing open and an individual later identified as […]

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Food City Open House this Saturday

December 4, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Food City will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House in all of their area locations on Saturday, December 8th from 11:00 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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Health Department to Give Free Flu Shots on Wednesday

December 4, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, December 5th, free flu shots will be given away across Tennessee. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will operate a drive-through clinic at the old Bi-Lo at 4825 Dayton Boulevard, Red Bank TN, 37415. Free clinics will also be held in each of the surrounding Southeast TN counties. To find the clinic nearest you, visit […]

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Hammond Appoints Garrett as Chief Deputy

November 29, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond is formally announcing the appointment of Austin Garrett to the rank of Chief Deputy. Chief Deputy Garrett will serve as head of the Command Staff and will serve as the Sheriff’s executive administrator responsible for the daily operation of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The Chief Deputy is also directly […]

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Schedule of Performances for Metropolitan Bells

November 29, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Metropolitan Bells presents “Need a Little Christmas” 2018 Thursday, Dec. 6; Fairview Baptist Church; 261 County Road 439; Athens, TN Tuesday, Dec. 11; Brainerd Baptist Church; 300 Brookfield Avenue; Chattanooga, TN Tuesday, Dec. 18; Christ United Methodist Church; 8645 East Brainerd Road; Chattanooga, TN   All Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Free To The […]

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Billy Dean Passes

November 28, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Rev. Billy Dean, 88, well -known Pastor for over 71 years, of East Ridge , passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Hamilton Cty., Rev. Dean was called into the ministry at the age of 17 and actually began pastoring Shany Town Baptist, Sand Mountain at that time. Before […]

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Food City Begins Annual ‘Pet Hunger Drive’

November 26, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 1st 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 […]

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TBI Announces ‘Missing Children’s Day’ Poster Contest

November 14, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on all 5th graders, from across the state, to participate in 2019 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest! The annual contest, sponsored by the United States Department of Justice, strives to demonstrate America’s united effort to bring missing children home safely, while highlighting the importance of proactive […]

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