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Grohn New School Board Representative for District 8

August 4, 2022 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Court Clerk Measure Rejected by Voters Larry Grohn is the new representative for District 8 on the Hamilton County School Board. Grohn, a Republican, received 1,776 votes while his Democratic opponent, Katie Perkins, garnered 1,544 votes in the Hamilton County General Election. Tracy Cox will become the new East Ridge Municipal Court Judge. Cox received […]

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Election Day in Hamilton County

August 4, 2022 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Voters will head to the polls today in Hamilton County to participate in the state and federal primaries, and county general election. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In East Ridge, poll locations are at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue, American Legion Post 95 on Ringgold Road and the United […]

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VIDEO: Council Meeting of July 28

July 29, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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VIDEO: July 14 Meeting of City Council

July 15, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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‘Paws in the Park’ a Hit

July 10, 2022 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The “dog days of summer” came a little early this year, as the city hosted “Paws in the Park,” Saturday at the dog park behind City Hall. More than 100 folks and their furry friends turned out to the event – replete with a ribbon cutting – that served as an official grand opening of […]

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‘Paws in the Park’ Set for Saturday

July 5, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Dog owners in East Ridge seeking a space for their pets to run and interact with other four-legged friends now have that special place to go.  On Saturday, July 9, the City of East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department will host “Paws in the Park,” celebrating the opening of the city’s new dog park along […]

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Parkridge Begins Construction on Freestanding Emergency Room Inside Jordan Crossing

June 29, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Parkridge Health System held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the construction of a new emergency room located at 495 Camp Jordan Parkway in East Ridge. As a satellite location of Parkridge East Hospital, the facility will be located off I-75 and will be the southernmost access point to emergency services in Chattanooga. “This investment […]

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New East Ridge Food City Opens

June 17, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

ABINGDON, VA – Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated June 22 opening of the new Food City in East Ridge. Located on Ringgold Road., the 54,000-square-foot supermarket replaces the company’s existing location across the street and resulted in the creation of 100 new area jobs. “We’re excited to be opening a new state-of-the-art […]

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Orange Barrels on Ringgold Road Signal Beginning of ‘Multi-Modal’ Project

June 7, 2022 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The orange barrels on the south side of Ringgold Road signal the beginning of the city’s “multi-modal” project to improve East Ridge’s commercial corridor. City officials said the barrels that begin at Kingwood Drive and extend east to McBrien Road are needed to allow workers to double-check the location of sewers, stormwater drainage, and other […]

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James Leaving East Ridge High

June 1, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Longtime Coach Takes Position of Athletics Director for Hamilton County Schools Tim James, the longtime football coach at East Ridge High School, is leaving his position at the school to take on the duties of Hamilton County athletics director. James coached at the school for more than 20 years during two different stints. He coached […]

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Skiles New Director of Parks and Recreation

May 20, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Friday, officials with the City of East Ridge announced the promotion of Shawnna Skiles to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the city.  She has been employed with East Ridge for fifteen years, serving as the Assistant Director for the Parks and Recreation Department for the last eight months. “I am […]

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Officials Break Ground on New Dining and Entertainment Center

May 17, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Nooga Live is the Newest Addition to The Gateway, a 110-Acre Development On Tuesday, local elected officials joined Bob Martino, real estate developer and owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, to break ground on Nooga Live, a new dining and entertainment center for all ages. Located next to CHI Memorial Stadium, home of the […]

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VIDEO: City Council Meeting of April 12

May 13, 2022 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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Municipal Court Docket for May 10

May 7, 2022 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Jolene Bendzak DeMarco – Possession Heroin/Resale, Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Jason Chubb – Possession Meth, Possession Xanax, Revoked DL. Carlos Dickey – Aggravated Assault (2), Hit and Run, Simple Assault. […]

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Chauncey Edges McClendon for District 8 Seat

May 4, 2022 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Mike Chauncey will be the new District 8 Commissioner in Hamilton County. Chauncey, the current Vice Mayor of East Ridge, edged the Tucker McClendon, the Chairman of the Hamilton County School Board, 1,285 votes to 1,137, in Tuesday’s Republican Primary. Chauncey has no opposition in the August 4 general election. “I can’t tell you how […]

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