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Health Department Reports 30th Death of Hamilton County Resident, Asks for COVID-19 Prevention Protocols at July Fourth Events

June 30, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Health Department sadly reports the 30th COVID-19 death of a Hamilton County resident. The individual was a Black male in the 71-80 year age group and had underlying medical conditions. “The Health Department sends its condolences to the family,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “Each death further strengthens our resolve to work harder […]

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Police Asking for Help in Finding Suspect in Assault

June 30, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge police are asking for help in finding a man who is a suspect in Monday aggravated assault. Here’s the post from the police department’s Facebook page: East Ridge Police are seeking assistance in identifying the unknown male pictured in this surveillance still. On June 29, 2020 officers responded to a reported aggravated assault […]

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Police Briefs for June 30

June 30, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. June 27 – Day Shift  1410 Mack Smith Road (Budgetel)- Disorder- The caller advised the female occupant of room 3316 was yelling and disturbing the other guests. Dispatch advised this was an ongoing issue from last night. Officers contacted the occupants […]

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June 29 Police Briefs

June 29, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information was compiled from “pass along reports” provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. June 25 – Night Shift  5407 Marion Ave (domestic assault): Terry Ellis was taken into custody at this location after getting into an altercation with his ex-wife. The ex-wife suffered a cut to her head and […]

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Gov. Lee Extends State of Emergency to Aug. 29, 2020

June 29, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 50 to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to August 29, 2020. The order allows the continued suspension of various laws and regulations and other measures in these orders to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19 through regulatory […]

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TDOT: Lane Closures Halted for Holiday Weekend Travel

June 29, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4th holiday.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6th to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. “The coronavirus […]

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Health Department Produces Informational COVID-19 Videos that are Now Available

June 29, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Sunday, the Hamilton County Health Department announced that it had created a series of informational videos it wants to share with people who have tested positive for COVID-19, their family members, and close contacts. Topics include information on if and when one should go tot he hospital. New videos are added on a regular […]

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Health Department Reports on Recent COVID-19 Deaths  

June 28, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully reports four additional COVID-19 deaths since last Friday, bringing the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 28. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to these families,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “We want to encourage our community to continue wearing masks when out in public and […]

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Free COVID-19 Testing at OLPH

June 28, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

There will be free testing for COVID-19 at OLPH on Wednesday, July 1. The testing will be done from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church located at 501 South Moore Road.  

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ERPD Arrests June 22-28

June 28, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 22-28. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HARRIS, CEDRIC TERRELL727 E 11TH […]

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Municipal Court Docket for June 30

June 27, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 30. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Cedric Harris – DUI, Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Implied Consent. Michael Harrison – Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Removal of Plate. Harrison Shropshire – Possession Schedule VI/Resale, Possession Schedule II/Resale, […]

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Beach Retires from ERFD

June 26, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, who posted this information on the City of East Ridge Fire and Rescue Facebook page. Today we celebrate the last shift of a firefighter. Lt. Len Beach has been a good servant to our community for over 26 1/2 years. Len brought experience and wisdom to us […]

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TDOT Roadway Activity Report

June 26, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Double […]

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June 26 Police Briefs

June 26, 2020 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. June 24 Day Shift 3612 Ida Bell Lane (suspicious person): Police responded to a report of a female walking in the middle of the road and yelling at cars. Upon arrival, police made contact with the woman who stated she would […]

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VIDEO: June 25 City Council Meeting

June 26, 2020 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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