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Beware of Jury Duty Scam

September 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The U.S. Attorney’s office is warning people in our area about a phone scam relating to jury duty. Authorities have issued the following press release. Chattanooga area residents are being targeted by phone calls regarding failure to report for jury duty from a person claiming to be from the U.S. Marshal Service. The scam involves […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

September National Recovery Month Activities

September 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  This year’s Recovery Month theme invites individuals in recovery from addiction and substance abuse, their support networks, and community organizations to be visible as a unified group.  The Regional Health Council’s Addictions & Dependency (A&D) Committee announces several events that are open to the public:    September 10, Saturday, 8am – 5K Run and […]

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‘Service of Hope and Remembrance’ at ERUMC

September 6, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge United Methodist Church is having a special event this Sunday to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the events of 9/11. A special “Service of Hope and Remembrance” will be celebrated on September 11 at 10:45 a.m., church officials said. The event will include worship, special music and remarks by civic leaders, including […]

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UPDATED: Authorities Looking for Two who Escaped

September 5, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  UPDATED: Two inmates escaped early Monday morning at approximately 1:40 am from the Hamilton County Jail. Dylon Lafollette was captured by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Fugitive personnel near the 100 block of North Market Street. He has been returned to the Hamilton County Jail where he will be charged with escape. HCSO personnel […]

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Pioneers Edge Eagles behind Moore’s Rushing

September 3, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Mr. Football is back! Traneil Moore scored on a 76-yard run with less than six minutes to go in the game to lead East Ridge to a 35-28 win over Signal Mountain, Friday night on the mountain. Moore, the recipient of the Mr. Football Award last year, had knee surgery in the off season. In […]

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Lady Pioneers Blank Marion in Girls Soccer

September 2, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge scored five second-half goals and blanked Marion County, 7-0 in girls District 6 A/AA soccer action Thursday. Serena Smith led the way with four goals and a pair of assists. Emily Spiers added two goals and two assists. Naida Xiloj Hernandez got in the action with a goal, and Ana Villegas was credited […]

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Tennessee American Announces New Firefighting Support Grant Program

September 1, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Tennessee American Water announces its inaugural program for  Firefighting Support Grants to provide financial assistance to uniformed, professional and volunteer fire departments. Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to cover costs for equipment or training. “While we provide the water that is used in combating fires, the firefighters are the first responders who […]

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Food City Pharmacies to Offer Seasonal Flu Vaccine

August 31, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

 Company officials recently announced that Food City will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season. “Food City’s immunizing pharmacists are certified to administer vaccinations in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Pharmacist Association and the corresponding state pharmacy associations.  Over the past ten years, Food City has offered the […]

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Rams Stretch Win Streak to 20

August 29, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Catholic pushed its win streak to 20 games over the last two years by upending Silverdale, 36-0, last Thursday at Silverdale’s impressive Seahawk Stadium. It was a hot, muggy evening but the action on the field was even hotter.  The game featured six different Catholic players reaching the end-zone and its stingy defense not giving […]

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A Turkey Burger for National Burger Day

August 25, 2016 By Dick Cook and Kent "The Deck Chef" Whitaker Leave a Comment

While doing some research for an article I may have found the Best Dang Government Turkey Black Bean Burger Recipe Ever. Heck, let’s take advantage of some well spent tax payer money! The majority of the recipes I feature from .gov websites on my radio show or on www.thedeckchef.com deal with heart healthy, diabetic, and […]

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ER Alumni Group Raises $70K

August 24, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association announced at its monthly meeting held last Monday its fundraising efforts have been a success. In a newsletter detailing the meeting, the group said that it raised $41,750 from its recent reunion weekend and a total of $70,741 since its founding last year. The group was formed after […]

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2016 Hall of Fame Inductees Named

August 24, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The 2016 class of the East Ridge High School Sports Hall of Fame has been announced. Nine legends will be welcomed into the fraternity at halftime ceremonies at the East Ridge/Central football game on September 9, officials said. The new members are as follows: David Copeland (1964-67) _ Played football and track for three years. […]

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Lady Pioneers Down Red Bank in Girls’ Soccer

August 24, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge girls’ soccer team downed District 6 A/AA rival Red Bank, 2-1, Tuesday. The Lady Pioneers got goals from Serena Smith, Emily Spires and Naida Xiloj Hernandez. Smith was also credited with an assist. East Ridge out shot Red Bank, 10-7.  Truely Cervanak and Kiki Evers scored for Red Bank. The win evened […]

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Williams’ Meet and Greet on Aug. 27

August 22, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

 Brian Williams, a candidate for East Ridge City Council, will have a “meet and greet” this coming Saturday. The event will be held at East Ridge Motors on Ringgold Road from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks. “I would like to invite everyone to come out to […]

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Happy Birthday East Ridge!

August 21, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The City of East Ridge threw itself a 95th birthday party Saturday evening at the Arena at Camp Jordan that even Dot Guinn would approve of. City staff greeted people entering the arena with a slice of birthday cake and a drink to put everyone in a festive mood for not one but three different […]

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