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Catholic Crowned ‘Choo-Choo Bowl’ Champs

September 26, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Catholic was crowned “Choo Choo Bowl” champion after a 38-8 victory over Sale Creek, Saturday at OLPH.  It was the twenty-sixth running of the Choo Choo Bowl, and likely the hottest one yet as temperatures soared to 95 degrees.  Despite the heat, it was festive at OLPH as the school hosted its annual Fall festival.  […]

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Good Times at the Cruise-In

September 24, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A crowd gathered at the Corner Cafe on Saturday evening despite the packed SEC football schedule for the annual “Cruise-In.” The owners of more than two-dozen classic cars used the opportunity to show off the objects of their affections. Toney Hicks and his wife, Doris, staked out a patch of green grass behind their orange […]

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Lady Pioneers Clinch District with Win

September 23, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  The East Ridge girls’ soccer team clinched the District 6 A/AA regular-season title with a 4-0 win over Central Thursday night on the Pounders’ home field. Serena Smith led the way for East Ridge (6-0, 6-2) scoring two goals and an assist. Emily Spiers had a goal and Kolbie Record scored and tacked on […]

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Cruise-In Saturday at Corner Cafe

September 22, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

If you like classic cars _ or even better are a proud owner of one _ The Corner Cafe might be the place to hang out this Saturday evening after all the SEC football games. The popular restaurant on Ringgold Road is hosting it’s annual Cruise-In, said owner Melissa Davenport. “Anybody can bring their car […]

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Jones Memorial BBQ on Saturday

September 22, 2016 By Matthew DeGlopper and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

For the 41st year  the gym at Jones Memorial Church will be transformed into an exclusive BBQ restaurant featuring a selection of chicken, pork and beef.  Barbecue lovers will also be served  homemade BBQ sauce, coleslaw, baked beans, tea and lemonade. The fundraiser is this Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsored […]

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Skyhoundz World Championship at Camp Jordan

September 21, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Some of the greatest athletes in the world gathered this week at Camp Jordan Park, albeit the athletes were of the four-legged variety. The Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championships were conducted for the third time at the park, as people and their agile dogs came from all over the world to participate. The finals of […]

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USDA Rabies Program Starts Monday

September 20, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the USDA that beginning on Monday, September 26, through October 22, they will be performing rabies vaccination throughout Hamilton County and the surrounding counties for raccoons. The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health inspection Service, Wildlife Services (USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services), and the Tennessee Department of […]

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National Falls Prevention Awareness Day – FREE Health & Safety Event

September 20, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injury for people age 65 and older, but they do not have to be an inevitable part of aging. This year’s Falls Prevention Awareness Day will give older adults and families the resources they need to feel safe and healthy. The public is invited to the […]

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Review: Ultimate BBQ Bundle by Big Time BBQ

September 18, 2016 By Dick Cook and Kent "The Deck Chef" Whitaker Leave a Comment

Every once in a while I have the opportunity to test products associated with grilling and barbecue. I decided that readers of East Ridge Online News would enjoy hearing about some of the items that I get to play around with in the form of product reviews. A couple of weeks ago I found myself […]

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Catholic Edges Christian Heritage to Keep Streak Alive

September 16, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Catholic win streak continued Thursday night by the slimmest of margins.  Catholic upended Christian Heritage 6-0 in a slug-fest, providing the Rams their 23rd consecutive victory.  The contest featured two solid middle school programs enjoying great seasons. Both teams were undefeated entering the game.  While Catholic (6-0) out-gained Heritage by a wide margin, the […]

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Optimist Club Honors First Responders

September 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Optimist Club had its annual “First Responders Appreciation Luncheon” Tuesday afternoon at the city’s Community Center. Harry Mackey, the club’s president, loosened up the “tough” audience of police officers and firefighters by telling them that “you people can be a little scary.” Mackey said he was in his shiny Lincoln driving down […]

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Miss Food City Pageant

September 12, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Abingdon, VA  – Held at the beautiful Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region.  Co-sponsored by WXBQ 96.9 FM – 24 Carrot Country, the pageant will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016.  Miss Food City 2017 […]

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Health Department Urges Residents to Plan & Prepare for Emergencies

September 12, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Today our region faces a number of natural and man-made threats such as flooding, tornadoes, and acts of terrorism. In observance of September being National Preparedness Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department recommends that residents take action now to prepare for these potential events. “The anniversary of September 11th and the recent flooding in Louisiana […]

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Tailgate Dogs and Brats Means… Homemade Mustard!

September 10, 2016 By Dick Cook and Kent "The Deck Chef" Whitaker Leave a Comment

    The Mocs are playing! Tennessee, Georgia, Bama, as well as other teams are all hitting the gridiron! That means it’s time for grilling hot dogs, sausages, and bratwursts. AND that means it’s a perfect time for some homemade mustard. I did a recent article on how easy it was to make homemade mustard […]

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Catholic Dominates Lookout Valley

September 9, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic defeated Lookout Valley 40-6, Tuesday at Billy Warren Field on the campus of OLPH. The win moves Catholic to 5-0 on the season.  Next up for the Rams is Christian Heritage.  The game will be played in Dalton, GA at Christian Heritage school with a 6 p.m. kick-off. Catholic dominated the line of scrimmage […]

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