Ask anyone who has had a home fire and they’ll tell you it’s fast. Faster than they ever imagined. Home fires burn hot and spread quickly. The heat and smoke can make a fire deadly in less than two minutes. Every second counts to escape. Planning can help save lives in unwanted fires. The U.S. […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Get their Annual Flu Shot
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will offer flu shots at all their locations beginning October 9, 2017. Anyone six months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed and some people may be eligible for vaccine free or at a reduced […]
Two Sentenced on Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On September 29, 2017, James H. Brennan, 68, and Douglas A. Dyer, 58, both of Chattanooga, Tennessee, were sentenced by the Honorable Travis R. McDonough, U.S. District Court Judge, to respectively serve 48 months and 60 months in federal prison for their roles in a wire fraud and tax evasion conspiracy. Upon their […]
Catholic defeats St. Rose; plays in Choo Choo Bowl Saturday
Catholic took on the Saint Rose Stars of Murfreesboro in a cross-state parochial school match-up, emerging with a 32-12 win, Thursday. The margin of victory was due in large measure to excellent special teams play, including the Rams recovering two on-side kicks during the first half. Catholic generated little offense on its first possession and […]
Health Department Recognized for Reducing Smoking Rates among Pregnant Women
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Health as one of the top five counties in the state who have met the Tobacco Settlement Fund objective of reducing the rate of smoking among pregnant women. In 2014, 12.5% of Hamilton County pregnant women reported smoking […]
Catholic Downs Grace in ‘Instant Classic’
Catholic upended Grace 28-22 in an “instant classic” played under the lights at Notre Dame’s Jim Eberle field, Thursday. The epic back-and-forth contest ended with a goal line stand. “Both teams are to be commended for the no quit effort shown tonight” stated Catholic Coach Billy Dearing. “This is one of those incredible contests the boys […]
TAWC to Conduct Annual Flushing Program
Chattanooga, Tenn. _ Tennessee American Water will be flushing water mains and hydrants throughout its water system serving Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Lookout Mountain, GA and TN, and Rossville, GA. Tennessee American Water conducts an annual flushing program of its water distribution system to help ensure continued high-quality water service. Flushing the water system entails […]
Recovery from Drug Addiction Celebration at Camp Jordan
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN –The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, the Regional Health Council, and partner non-profit organization Pirate Springs, of Cleveland, TN,invite the public to attend the area’s largest recovery event,being held Saturday, September 23, from 4-9pm at the Camp Jordan Park’s amphitheater in East Ridge TN. The free event will feature recovery comedian Bob Perkell […]
Dot Guinn Passes Away
Dorothy S. Guinn, 96, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017, at her home. She was a charter member of First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Guinn was retired from East Ridge High School where she worked in the cafeteria for 21 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, […]
Ground Broken at Exit 1 Project
The City of East Ridge celebrated its official groundbreaking of the Exit 1 reconfiguration project on Friday morning. Tennessee Department of Transportation representatives and dignitaries that were instrumental in seeing this project to fruition were on hand at the ceremony that has been several years in the making. At the end of 2015, the […]
WWTA To Hold Public Meeting
The Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority (WWTA) will be conducting a Public Meeting on Monday, September 18, 2017– 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the East Ridge Council Chambers, 1517 Tombras Avenue, East Ridge Town Hall, East Ridge, TN 37412. This public meeting is to provide information about WWTA’s application for a Clean Water State Revolving […]
Helton Announces Candidacy for State House
Esther Helton formally announces her campaign to run for TN House of Representatives District 30 that which includes parts of Brainerd, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Missionary Ridge, Apison, East Lake and Collegedale. “Good government is not rare in Tennessee, but sometimes common sense and logic are. Whether serving patients as a nurse or constituents […]
Jonathan Mason to Seek Vacant District 30 House Seat
Hamilton County, TN. – Jonathan Mason on Thursday announced his intentions to run for the District 30 State Representative seat covering East Hamilton County, including areas of Chattanooga, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Apison, and Collegedale. This announcement comes after the news that current State Rep. Marc Gravitt would not seek reelection, choosing to run […]
TAWC Offering Firefighting Support Grants
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Tennessee American Water announces its second round of 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 […]
Book Review: ‘The Hobbit’
Maybe you’ve seen The Hobbit in theaters, or own the DVD’s. And maybe you have watched the previously released movies, The Lord of The Rings trilogy, also in the theater or on DVD (or both. Many times). The movies are gorgeous, the scenery beautiful, the costumes amazing. J. R. R. Tolkien published The Hobbit 80 […]
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