Children’s Hospital at Erlanger is collecting miniature Christmas trees to decorate the rooms of young patients in December. These small decorated trees will add a little brightness during difficult times for children and their families. Child life specialists will deliver the trees to children’s rooms and when patients leave the hospital, they may take their trees home. Those ... (click for more)

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation announced that its board of directors has selected Matthew A. Gibson, PhD, FACHE, as its next president and CEO. The appointment comes following the October announcement of current President and CEO Carol Sim’s plans to retire in early 2020. “Matt’s experience, character, and intellect will ably lead Siskin Hospital into its ... (click for more)

Firefighters and EPB crews helped a worker stuck in an extended boom truck high up in the trees on Friday night. Quint 13, Engine 15 and Battalion 2 were dispatched to 1001 Woodmore Terrace at 6 p.m. They found a tree service boom truck extended with the business owner in the bucket. He had two helpers with him trying to find a way to get him down. Firefighters ... (click for more)

The funeral service will be Tuesday for a 62-year-old East Ridge man who died in a house fire on Thursday. James Fred "Freddy" Robertson died after being taken to a hospital. Lisa Crowe, 62, was in critical condition. East Ridge Firefighters responded at approximately 10:39 p.m. to 1302 Adonna Lane. Upon arrival heavy smoke and fire was coming from a single-story residence. ... (click for more)

A wise man once wrote that reading about tax increment financing is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Yes, it is boring, but it is important that the city use this tool wisely to create economic development opportunities and to build community trust. On Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., the Industrial Development Board (IDB) will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ... (click for more)

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