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Camp Jordan Parkway Reopening Announced

April 21, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The City of East Ridge announces the re-opening of Camp Jordan Parkway.   The parkway has been closed for several months due to widening of the road to accommodate the Bass Pro Shop set to open this summer.  There will be a ceremony on Monday, April 25th at 11:00 am to commemorate the re-opening of Camp […]

Filed Under: Business, Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

HCHD Urges Pet Vaccinations

April 21, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: Rabies Clinics will be held at Spring Creek Elementary School on April 23 from 4-6 p.m., and at City Hall on April 29 from 4-6 p.m. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department encourages all pet owners to get their animals vaccinated against rabies.  This year’s low-cost rabies clinics will offer 61 locations around Hamilton […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

ER Parks & Recreation to Visit Lookouts

April 19, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

East Ridge Parks and Recreation Night at the Lookouts is almost here. On Saturday April 30, the Southern League Class AA Chattanooga Lookouts will host, not only the Montgomery Biscuits, but the East Ridge Parks and Recreation for a night of fun at the ballpark. East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director, Stump Martin, said this […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Sports

East Ridge Benefits from Free Kids’ Sports Camp

April 19, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The East Ridge Parks and Recreation department has hosted free kids camps in baseball, softball and soccer this spring. For the second consecutive year, East Ridge has had a corporate sponsor to bring professional baseball coaches to Camp Jordan for baseball camps. In 2015, Dick’s Sporting Goods brought in the Baseball Factory to host a […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED STORY, Sports

ERPD Offering Simulator Experience

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

“In conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s S.A.F.E. campaign, the East Ridge Police Department will be offering East Ridge citizens the opportunity to safely experience the force generated during a 5-10 MPH crash in a simulator called the “Convincer.” This force shows how effective a seat belt can be in keeping a person in […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

ER Officials Say ‘Thumbs Down to Distracted Driving’

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. East Ridge Police will be working to identify drivers who are distracted by texting, reading, and participating in other behaviors that distract them from their driving task. The East Ridge City Council supports Distracted Driving Awareness and says, “Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving”  

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

County Officials Urge Residents to Take Actions to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illness

April 13, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The two most important things the public can do to protect themselves from the Zika virus or other mosquito-borne illnesses are protect their bodies from mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding grounds around their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. “Mosquito season has started in Tennessee, and with it comes the potential for mosquito-borne illness,” said Hamilton […]

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American Conservative Union Foundation Honors Rep. Gravitt

April 11, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

WASHINGTON DC _ The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU) awarded Tennessee State Rep. Marc Gravitt earlier this week with the “Award for Conservative Excellence” for his commitment to upholding conservative principles during the 2015 General Assembly. Rep. Gravitt achieved a 92% rating on the 2015 ACU scorecard. The ceremony was held at the Tennessee State Capitol’s Legislative Library and featured remarks […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Politics

Garden Expo Today at Camp Jordan Arena

April 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

  The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, present their 4th annual “Master Your Garden” Garden Expo on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, 2016, at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Open to the public, the hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from […]

Filed Under: Community

Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ Campaign

April 5, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

From March 28 through April 25, Walmart is holding its annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, of which the Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank) is a member, stands to benefit […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Large Rice Donation Helps Feed Less Fortunate

March 29, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

CHATTANOOGA – On October 14, 2015 the Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank) received an entire truckload—44,000 pounds in total—of rice from a farmer in Texas. This donation was organized and underwritten by a generous local individual who believes that everyone in the Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia region should have access to the healthy […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Wooten: Call Bass Pro

March 25, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 1 Comment

Everyone call The Bass Pro corporate number. Tell them what will become of their property once that place (extended stay motel at the former Superior Creek Lodge site) is opened back up! The elected officials need to be voted out since this place was not to be opened back up! _ Kathy Wooten

Filed Under: Opinion

Boyd’s Speedway Fires Up 2016 Season

March 22, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

When it comes to March many think March Madness! But for regional drivers and race fans it the time to head to the race track. Boyd’s Speedway kicked off the 2016 season with the Lucky Star 40. Schaeffer Oil Super Late Models Schaeffer Oil Super Late Models were ready to storm the 1/3 mile clay […]

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Teen Health Summit

March 17, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – How do you get teens to a health screening?  How about the chance to win movie tickets, a 32” TV, $100 gift card, free lunch, and to meet former Tennessee Titan player and Chattanooga native Tony Brown? On Saturday, March 19 from 11AM-4PM, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Community Outreach Program […]

Filed Under: Community, News

North Ga. Writer Nominated for Amazon’s Kindle Scout

March 16, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga.  _  Everyone knows Amazon sells more than books. Lots of people check with Amazon before they buy anything, from electronics to running shoes to disposable mouth guards. And even if they don’t end up clicking the buy button, chances are they checked out the reviews of the product they were considering. Some products […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

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