Earthcare members will present a workshop on Saturday, March 30 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church Community Hall. Click here for the workshop schedule. Registration is required by emailing activities@earthcareonline.org, calling 706-278-3979 or visiting http://earthcareonline.org/spring-workshop.html. "This workshop will show how to make your landscape more ... (click for more)

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 men were shot overnight in three separate shootings. At approximately 7:33 p.m. on Monday, Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Garfield Street. Upon arrival, police located evidence of a crime scene and secured the scene. While on the scene, police were advised by a local hospital that a man, 49, had arrived with non-life ... (click for more)

An important item on the Signal Mountain Council’s meeting agenda for Monday night was tabled until the next meeting, anticipating that all five council members will present. That was done because Mayor Dan Landrum was concerned with appearances of a vote by just three council members. Both Vice Mayor Amy Speek and Councilmember Robert Spalding were absent. An ordinance that ... (click for more)

A septic tank functions beautifully until it doesn't. When a septic tank or field line ceases to function properly, E. coli and other bacteria will leak. It can move into the surrounding land or ground water. Anyone who has lived next door to a home with a progressively failing septic system will eventually notice the smell of sewage when it discharges. Raw sewage can leak for long ... (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)