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Needy Child Fund Getting Down to Work

November 17, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The Board of Directors of the East Ridge Needy Child Fund met Thursday afternoon at City Hall and got down to the real business of helping less fortunate children in our city. NCF Board Chairwoman Mimi Lowrey said 35 families with 84 children have been identified as recipients of this year’s work. Volunteers from the […]

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Christmas Parade on for Saturday

November 16, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  UPDATE: City Manager Scott Miller said Thursday that even though the forecast for Saturday calls for rain in the area, the East Ridge Christmas Parade is scheduled to go forward. Miller said that if the weather becomes severe –  a downpour or lightning –  the parade will be called off.    East Ridge Christmas […]

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‘Share Your Christmas’ Campaign at Food City

November 13, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Food City is teaming up with WRCB-TV Channel 3 Eyewitness News, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Chattanooga Area Food Bank and WUSY 101 Radio to host their holiday “Share your Christmas” campaign.  The annual fundraising drive benefits local hunger relief programs throughout our region.   “Food City is proud to be a partner of the Share […]

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Community Thanksgiving Worship & Meal

November 7, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

There will be a community thanksgiving worship service and meal at Jones Memorial Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 15th to benefit the East Ridge Community Food Pantry. A dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. at no cost. However, donations would be appreciated. Reservations for dinner are required by Nov. 13 by calling 423-892-8451. Rev. […]

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Holiday Market at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

November 4, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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Housing Authority to Meet

October 27, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet next week on Wednesday, November 1. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at City Hall. The public is invited.      

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Catholic Downs Lookout Valley, 30-6

October 27, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic wrapped up another successful campaign with a 30-6 victory over Lookout Valley, to close out the season with a 7-2 record. Andy McGann had a phenomenal day, recording 21 tackles.  Alex Osborne once again led the team in rushing and scoring, notching three touchdowns.  Cameron Elliot, Christian Robinson and Luke Smith also scored for […]

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Trunk or Treat at East Ridge Elementary

October 26, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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ER Needy Child Fund Needs Volunteers

October 20, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a way to truly usher the Christmas spirit into your life you are about to have an opportunity. The East Ridge Needy Child Fund is looking for volunteers this year to help assist less fortunate people in the city over the holidays, and throughout the year. Mimi Lowrey, the new […]

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Spring Creek Hosting Skate Party

October 19, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Spring Creek Elementary School is having a fundraiser to help build a new playground. The school is hosting a Skate Party at Hamilton Skate Place on Monday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Admission is $5, which includes skate rentals. The skating rink is located at 7414 Goodwin Road just of Gunbarrel Road. There will be a […]

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‘Drug Take Back’ Scheduled for Oct. 28

October 15, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Law enforcement’s National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The idea is that if you’ve got unused or unwanted medications in your household you can drop them off to law enforcement at various locations around Hamilton and Bradley County for disposal. If possible, organizers are asking people […]

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Realtor Encouraged by Trends in East Ridge

October 12, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

As a resident of East Ridge for about 13 years, I’ve ridden the roller coaster of expectations regarding our city’s future (on many fronts). We lived at the west end for about six years, then moved to the east end, near the Georgia line. We owned ChattaMusic for several years, right in the heart of […]

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Seminar on Addiction Offered at Hixson United Methodist Church

October 11, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The opiate epidemic is at our door step.  Last month the DEA confirmed that there is marijuana laced with fentanyl in Chattanooga.  The risks and dangers are growing that even the innocent can fall prey to an overdose.   Why can’t the addicts just quit?  They should know by now this is killing off over 100 people […]

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Fall Festival at OLPH

October 9, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

OLPH School will hold a fall festival and craft fair on October 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The kids will enjoy games, a cake walk, and inflatables. Concessions will be available, including chili from the inaugural Chili Cook-Off. Shop the craft fair where part of the proceeds will benefit the Society of Saint Vincent […]

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Christian Heritage Downs Catholic for ISC Championship

October 5, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Christian Heritage defeated Catholic, 18-8, Tuesday evening in a hard fought, physical contest, claiming the ISC championship. Catholic led going into the fourth quarter, but turnovers and Christian Heritage’s size advantage finally caught up with the Rams. Catholic controlled the game early.  Burning nearly the entire first quarter, Catholic scored on its opening possession as Alex Osborne […]

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