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Optimist Club BBQ This Saturday

May 1, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The annual East Ridge Optimist Club barbecue is coming up this Saturday, May 6 at Camp Jordan. The barbecue, one of the club’s biggest fundraising events of the year, will be held in the park’s new pavilion across from the arena, organizers said.  All proceeds go toward the club’s youth programs and community projects. Pork […]

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Crestwood Garden Club Spruces Up City Planters

May 1, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  Last week, several members of the Crestwood Garden Club helped spruce up planters in front of the East Ridge Fire and Police Services Center. Maggi Burns, President of the Crestwood Garden Club, said that last year’s drought claimed holly bushes that had been installed by the club in the spring of 2016. The effort […]

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Cruise-In Slated for May 6 at Corner Cafe

April 27, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  Get your hot rods out and start putting that extra coat of wax on it because the Corner Cafe spring “cruise in” is just around the corner, no pun intended. Melissa Davenport, the proprietor of the popular East Ridge eatery, said for everyone to mark their calendars for Saturday, May 6. Yes, it’s Derby […]

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Spring Creek Holding Annual Carnival

April 27, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Spring Creek Elementary is holding its 8th Annual Spring Carnival on May 5. School officials said the carnival is a celebration after TCAP testing.  Students earn carnival tickets for doing a good job and working hard on their tests. The carnival, which is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., is a time for families and the community […]

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Drug Take Back This Saturday

April 25, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Drug Take Back at 14 Local Sites Makes It Convenient to Drop Off Medications; Document Shredders Available at Four Sites The 9th Annual National Drug Take Back will be held on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of this event is to keep drugs out of the environment and off […]

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Parks & Recreation Input Meeting Scheduled for April 24

April 23, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

If you have ideas or suggestions about recreation in East Ridge you will have an opportunity to voice them next Monday. According to a press release, the City of East Ridge is updating its Parks & Recreation Plan and wants your input! Please join us for a community input meeting between 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. […]

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County Commission Approves $50K for RJS Restrooms

April 19, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

On Wednesday, Hamilton County Commissioners approved spending $50,000 on restrooms that will be built at Raymond James Stadium. Commissioner Tim Boyd said the funds came via discretionary money earmarked for District 8, which includes East Ridge.  Boyd had earlier pledged to match anything above $50,000 that the East Ridge Alumni and Supporters raised last year […]

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Health Department Announces Annual Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics

April 18, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 60 locations around Hamilton County from April 21-29.  The price is $12 per pet.  Rabies vaccinations are required by law for all dogs and cats. “Vaccinating our pets is the most important […]

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Warm Weather Insect Advisory

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

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,” […]

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Easter in the Park

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

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. […]

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Citizens Give Input during Recreation Meeting

April 2, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge officials gave citizens an opportunity to potentially shape the future of recreation in the city, Saturday morning, as they hosted a community involvement meeting at the Community Center. City Manager Scott Miller said the purpose of the meeting was to get public input about what people wanted to see in East Ridge in […]

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Meeting Concerning Park at Community Center

March 30, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  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 […]

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Eagle Academy at Spring Creek

March 28, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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CARTA to Host Public Forum on Transportation

March 25, 2017 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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City to Begin Resurfacing Streets on Monday, March 27

March 22, 2017 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge will begin resurfacing several side streets beginning next week. According to a press release, the project will begin on Monday, March 27 and could take up to three weeks to complete. The roads being resurfaced are: Prigmore Road Lee Street DuPont Street Astor Lane Maryland Drive Keeble Street Blocker Lane […]

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