The City of Chattanooga Water Quality Program announces year two of offering the Ivy Rain Barrels. The rain barrels are offered at a discounted price to encourage residents to conserve water resources, as well as to protect water quality. Also offered at a wholesale price is a compost bin. Order rain barrels or a compost bin online at http://www.rainbarrelprogram.org/chattanooga ... (click for more)

Three hunters charged with multiple violations associated with illegal duck hunting pled guilty in Loudon County General Sessions Court on Wednesday. Stephen Giles, 50, and Justin Thompson, 30, both of Loudon, and Dalton Giles, 23, of Philadelphia, faced charges of hunting In a baited area, violation of the daily bag limit of Redhead Ducks (12 over limit), violation of gross ... (click for more)

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department officials confirmed Friday that an employee working at the Western Sizzlin Restaurant, 6021 Relocation Way, Ooltewah, has been diagnosed with acute hepatitis A. The restaurant employee worked at the restaurant while contagious March 10-20. Persons who ate at this restaurant during these dates should get vaccinated with the hepatitis ... (click for more)

County Commissioner Chester Bankston said consolidation of the city and county sewer programs "is the number one answer for our sewage problems." "It's the best answer for our taxpayers and ratepayers," said the commissioner who serves on a committee of Ooltewah area residents looking into the sewage issue. The panel is set to give its recommendations to officials of the Hamilton ... (click for more)

I want to set the record straight about growth in North Hamilton County. On Feb. 21, 2019, County Mayor Coppinger called a “reset” meeting with the residents of Ooltewah/Harrison over the proposed sewer plant in North Hamilton County. In front of this community, I stood up and specifically asked the county mayor if growth could continue in Ooltewah and Harrison on septic tanks ... (click for more)

Chattanooga being a finalist for the 2021 Ironman is great news. The business gained at the local bicycle repair shops from bent rims, busted tires and warped frames should produce some great local revenue. The local physicians should see a surge as well from the twisted ankles and busted up knees from dips, humps and pot holes on our area roads that could swallow a small child. ... (click for more)