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Food City Set to Kickoff ‘School Bucks’ Challenge

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

Are you up for the challenge?  Food City has pledged $700,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year.  With Food City’s School Bucks Challenge, it’s easy to earn reward points.  For every $1 you spend, using your Food City ValuCard, you’ll receive 1 point.  “Our Food City School Bucks Program has provided much-needed support for […]

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Classic Car Show at Camp Jordan Arena

August 1, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

This Saturday, Aug. 4, the River City Corvette Club is putting on its 8th Annual Classic Car Show at Camp Jordan Arena. The show is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Proceeds from the event will benefit the East Ridge Needy Child Fund and Hospice of Chattanooga. The car show will give out […]

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ERHS Alumni Association Golf Tournament

July 31, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge High School Alumni and Supporters Association is looking for volunteers and teams for its upcoming fundraising golf tournament. The tournament – a four-man select-shot event – is scheduled for Friday, August 3 at beautiful Brown Acres Golf Course. Information about registration and cost will be available in the near future, officials with […]

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Chattanooga Mercantile to Open Aug. 1

July 25, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The old East Ridge Flea Market has undergone a transformation in recent months and will now become home to Chattanooga Mercantile. About 300 vendors have been busy getting their booths together inside the enormous building at 6725 Ringgold Road. The new owners told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that the remodeling of the building is […]

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HCSO Safe Journey Program Hosts Car Seat Check in Partnership with Infiniti Chattanooga This Saturday

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

This Saturday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Safe Journey Program is partnering with Infiniti Chattanooga to host a free, car seat and booster seat safety check just in time for back-to-school. During this time, parents and caregivers will be able to stop by the Infiniti Chattanooga Dealership and […]

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Community Backs the Blue

July 15, 2018 By Dick Cook and News Channel 9 Leave a Comment

Our friends at News Channel 9   were at Camp Jordan on Saturday and provided East Ridge News Online with this account of the “Back the Blue” event. Cold drinks and hot food brought the East Ridge community together Saturday. So did the fear that their police department is ill-equipped to keep them safe. After a national representative […]

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TAWC Making Customers Aware of Imposters

July 7, 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 received cold calls from representatives of a different company stating that they […]

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ERPD: Fireworks Illegal to Discharge in City Limits

July 3, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Police Department wishes to remind residents of East Ridge that shooting fireworks inside the city limits is illegal. Citizens who choose to use fireworks in other, legal locations should ensure the safety of those around them. It’s estimated that around 230 serious injuries occur around the July 4 holiday every year. Additionally, around […]

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East Ridge Offices Closed In Observance of Independence Day

July 2, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, July 4, East Ridge offices and Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.  For those with trash service on Wednesday, your trash will be picked up on Thursday, July 5. East Ridge Court will be held today, Monday, July 2, at 3:00 p.m. for inmates only. Court will resume its normal […]

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Hepatitis A Cases Continue to Rise

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

The number of hepatitis A cases in Hamilton County continues to rise and is currently at seven since early May 2018. Normally we have about 0-1 cases per year. The most effective means of preventing hepatitis A infection is by getting the hepatitis A vaccine. Other preventive measures include good handwashing practice and avoiding recreational […]

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Independence Day Safety Reminders from HCSO

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

In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th festivities, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following safety reminders to ensure the citizens of Hamilton County enjoy a safe and meaningful holiday. The safe discharge of fireworks is allowed for residents who live within the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. However, if you live […]

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Tennessee DOE Blended Learning Pilot Yields Promising Results

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

The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has found that the first year of its two-year pilot introducing blended learning to Algebra I classes around the state was most successful when teachers received regular, personalized coaching from BetterLesson, a leader in professional development for educators. Teachers at East Ridge High School participated in the pilot. The […]

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Olive Branch Holds Reception for Bishop of Detroit

June 17, 2018 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The Olive Branch restaurant held a reception for the Bishop of Detroit, Saturday evening. “It’s a real honor to have His Eminence here at the store,” said Faye Bochis, whose family owns the popular East Ridge restaurant. “Our women’s group, ‘Philoptochos,’ sponsored the reception for him.” Metropolitan Nicholas is the Bishop of Detroit. As one of […]

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Patient Appreciation Day at Physicians Care

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

Physicians Care in East Ridge is hosting Patient Appreciation Day, Thursday, June 21 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Community members are invited to stop by and kick off the start of summer with grilled hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks served in the East Ridge center parking lot. “East Ridge is a close-knit community and we […]

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Football Game Benefiting Martin Family

June 7, 2018 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Friday night Raymond James Stadium will play host to the Stump Martin Memorial Senior Gridiron Showcase. The football showcase will display the talents of recent graduates from Northwest Georgia and the greater Chattanooga area. Player introductions are scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with kickoff at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for high […]

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