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Warm Weather Insect Advisory

April 13, 2017 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,” […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Easter in the Park

April 12, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Church of God of the Union Assembly will present Easter in the Park on April 12-16 nightly at Camp Jordan Park at I-75, Exit 1. Enjoy world renowned artists such as Jason Crabb, Adam Crabb, Derwin Ward and many more. Pastors Kaylon Hughes and Justin Faulknor will address the nightly congregation staring at 7:00. […]

Filed Under: Community, News

Schools in East Ridge Lacking

April 4, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 3 Comments

My granddaughter was hoping to buy a home here in East Ridge to be near my husband and I. My great grandson attends Wolftever Elementary and makes excellent grades. I just looked up East Ridge Elementary, Middle and High schools. The Elementary and High schools are rated very low and the middle school is average. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Garden Expo at Camp Jordan

April 3, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, present their 5th annual “Master Your Garden” Garden Expo on Saturday, April 8th from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, April 9th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Admission is $5 (cash or check only). […]

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Meeting Concerning Park at Community Center

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

  The City of East Ridge is updating its Parks & Recreation Plan and wants your input! Please join us for a community input meeting at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the East Ridge Community Center located at 1517 Tombras Avenue.  Staff will conduct a variety of interactive exercises and hear from you as […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Eagle Academy at Spring Creek

March 28, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

About the Program: Spring Creek Elementary hosts Eagle Academy, a before and after school enrichment program funded through the 21st Century Learning Centers grant. The Academy offers a variety of learning activities free to all Spring Creek students. The goal of the Academy is to promote academic growth and excellence through enrichment opportunities in a […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Give Seniors Tax Break for Volunteering

March 27, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

Thank you for the news about East Ridge every day. You keep seniors in the know. Three million dollars is a lot of beautification monies for Exit 1. East Ridge doesn’t prosper too much from tourists except motel & food. We have no big stores any more. Why not ask your seniors and other citizens […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Bus Stop or Stop Bus?

March 26, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

At a City Council meeting back in February, I remember the subject of continuing CARTA bus service to East Ridge coming up for discussion.  I had no idea that East Ridge had bus service and neither did some of the folks sitting around me.  Sure enough, I Googled it from my phone while still at […]

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CARTA to Host Public Forum on Transportation

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

The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will host a meeting to receive public input on potential bus service in East Ridge. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 30 at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., officials said. According to a press release from CARTA and the […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

‘Everybody Loves Raymond Day’

March 17, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

Raymond Byrd to be recognized for his dedication and years of service Former Montague Park and Camp Jordan supervisor, Raymond Byrd, spent a lifetime at the ball fields. Sunday, Mr. Byrd will leave his home at Pruitt Health in Fort Oglethorpe and travel to Camp Jordan Park where he has fields named after him for […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Stephenson to Graduate from FBI Academy

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

The East Ridge Police Department is pleased to announce the imminent graduation of Lt. Daniel Stephenson from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy Session 267. The FBI National Academy is a 10-week program that focuses on leadership, physical fitness, and administrative skills. The National Academy draws law enforcement executives from all over the world. […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

To Post or Not to Post

March 4, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

For the past few months I have been posting to the East Ridge Neighborhood Watch Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/586776081348563/ I thought if more people could see how much crime and where the crime is located, they might pay more attention to what is going on in their neighborhood. In most cases, I receive “thank you” messages […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Wayne Farms Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products

March 1, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

WASHINGTON D.C. – Wayne Farms, LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,610 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to a potential processing defect, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat breaded chicken bite items […]

Filed Under: Business, Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Open Letter from Commissioner Boyd

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

To ER Alumni Members, the Students of East High & Middle Schools, and the Citizens of East Ridge, Please understand the Attorney for Hamilton County has stated that the County Commission has “…no…” say in the title transfer of the athletic fields at ERHS.  The resolution currently before the Commission is a “courtesy” resolution and gives each Hamilton County […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Consumer Tips _ Utility Workers Imposter Awarenesss & Scams

February 21, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

How to identify a legitimate utility worker at your home or place of business   Legitimate utility workers for Chattanooga Gas, EPB and Tennessee American Water always will wear a uniform with the company logo. Legitimate utility workers will present a photo ID badge. Legitimate utility workers drive work vehicles that prominently display the company’s […]

Filed Under: Community, News

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