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‘From Truck to Trunk’ Event to be Held Oct. 17

October 17, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Action Church is sponsoring a food distribution event to those in need on Saturday October 17 at East Ridge Elementary School on John Ross Road. Action Church Pastor Daniel Beard is calling the event “From Truck to Trunk.” It will begin at 10 a.m. Beard said he is receiving more than 2,000 pre-packaged 30-pound food […]

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ERPD Community Meeting Set for June 17 Has Been Postponed

June 8, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

This from Chief Stan Allen: Due to the State of Tennessee Governor’s Executive Order #38 which pertains to COVID-19 guidelines, in particular item 6d, the East Ridge Community and Senior Center cannot yet open for meetings and activities.  After review of the Executive Order by City Manager Chris Dorsey, the Community Meeting for the East […]

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Benchmark Offering Telehealth Virtual Treatments

April 20, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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Hamilton County Schools COVID-19 Closure Community Update

March 25, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

COVID-19 Closure Community Update: Tuesday, March 24 Hamilton County Schools will send out regular communications to the community during the school closure with information and resources to help make this transition as easy as possible for families. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding […]

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‘Voices of Recovery’ Event Slated for Thursday

February 25, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Addictions & Dependencies Committee (A&D) of the Hamilton County Regional Health Council invites the public to listen to three recovering addicts who will bravely share their stories of how they got clean and how they continue to live in recovery. The event seeks to break the stigma around recovery and show that addicts can […]

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Optimist lnternational Announces Optimist Day

February 6, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Optimist Club of East Ridge will be participating in Optimist lnternational’s Optimist Day on February 06, 2020. Members of Optimist lnternational will celebrate Optimist Day throughout the world the first Thursday of every February to promote their efforts in helping and recognizing the people that make a difference in their communities. On Optimist Day, […]

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Mayor Williams Reports to the Citizens

January 28, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Mayor Brian Williams had another “Meet the Mayor” event at Wally’s Restaurant on Saturday, Jan. 25. What follows is Mayor Williams’ account of information he gave those in attendance and comments from guest speaker ERPD Chief Stan Allen. City Council Meetings As you probably already know the times for our City Council meeting and work […]

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Applications for Second ‘Citizen’s Police Academy’ Being Accepted by ERPD

January 27, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Police Department is seeking participants for its Spring Citizen’s Police Academy. The second class of its kind will begin on March 30, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 10 weeks. The citizen’s academy is aimed at familiarizing our citizens with the various aspects of the law enforcement profession. During these […]

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TDEC Offering Free Radon Detection Kits

January 2, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is offering free radon test kits for Tennesseans to test their homes in January. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed the month as “Radon Action Month.” Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and it is the No. 1 cause of […]

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TDOT Roadway Activity Report

December 20, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

In anticipation of increased holiday travel, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, December 20, through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2. DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect […]

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Red Wolves Announce Partnership with Sunny 92.3-WDEF Radio

December 20, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Red Wolves all-new East Ridge stadium’s Family Section will be sponsored by Sunny 92.3 – WDEF for the inaugural season of their new facility. The area will encompass a large seating section that will give families, school groups and clubs a festive game day experience. “The Red Wolves are excited to announce this […]

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National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Launching ‘Bricks of Honor’ Campaign

December 19, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

With its official grand opening scheduled for Feb. 22, 2020, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Heritage Center) announced today the official launch of its “Bricks of Honor” campaign. The Heritage Center created this special brick campaign to provide everyone – from big organizations to small businesses and individuals – with […]

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Flu-Like Illness on Rise; Flu Vaccine Recommended

December 16, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department confirmsthat the number of local influenza-like illness cases is rising. With over 5 months remaining in the 2019-2020 flu season, getting the vaccine now can still provide protection. The Health Department recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get the flu vaccine if they have not already done so. […]

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Needy Child Fund Calling for Gift Wrappers

December 13, 2019 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Officials with the East Ridge Needy Child Fund are asking for help in wrapping Christmas presents. Gail Phillips, a principal with the NCF, said in an email that the organization is asking for volunteers to meet at the old McBrien School behind City Hall where the wrapping will take place. The gifts to be wrapped […]

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Hamilton County Schools on Two-Hour Delay

December 11, 2019 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Hamilton County Schools will delay the start of school two-hours on Wednesday morning due to the forecast of snow and sleet overnight.  The delay will provide daylight to assess travel conditions and provide better travel conditions for young inexperienced drivers and for school buses.     School aged child care will open on the normal schedule. […]

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