Good morning, East Ridge.

A Chattanooga tow truck driver was struck on the shoulder of I‑24 (earlier this month) and two passing motorists stopped his bleeding and helped save his life; he suffered multiple broken bones and the motorist was cited for violating Tennessee’s move-over law.

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The 75th Hamilton County Fair will run Friday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 8 at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek with rides, a rodeo, lumberjack show, pig races, and Rodney Atkins headlining.

Organizers say rides and parking will be free, kids 10 and under attend free, and the weekend will include a dedication of Angel's Hollow state park.

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East Ridge honored Eugene Pike this week by naming the new South Moore Road bridge (I-24) after him, recognizing his decades as president of Chattanooga Funeral Home and his volunteer leadership with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Civitan Club.

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The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is urging families to follow safety steps for trick-or-treating tonight, advising parents to escort young children, inspect candy, and use designated drivers as deputies patrol neighborhoods for distracted and impaired motorists.

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Retro-themed Crust Pizza on Signal Mountain Road closed after service Friday, ending 18 years of its cracker-thin pizzas; customers had one last night to order favorites (including The Don and the cheese-crust appetizer).

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Barn Nursery is displaying a 2,109.5-pound pumpkin that likely is Tennessee's largest after owner Cole Webster spent about $10,000 — including a $5,500 prize to Michigan grower Don Barron — following the inaugural Great Chattanooga Weigh-Off on Oct. 10, and a $1,500 carving now sits at the entrance.

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Millcraft announced Friday it will open a Chattanooga division and is recruiting sales + operations, delivery, and customer-service staff, but it has not named a site, opening date, investment, or number of jobs.

Reed Harman will lead the operation as regional vice president of sales, and the division will get distribution support from Millcraft’s Nashville office.

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TDOT will begin $6.7 million repairs on the SR 60 bridge over the Tennessee River on Monday, Nov. 2, reducing traffic to one lane under temporary signals (9:00 a.m.), restricting wide loads to 14 feet, and keeping the river channel open; work is expected to finish June 30, 2028.

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Following the close of early voting on Oct. 29, 69,587 Hamilton County residents had cast early and absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 midterm, about 30% of voters and a nearly 65% increase over 2022 that is 3.2% higher than 2018 totals.

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Chattanooga FC (MLS Next Pro) will play in its first Eastern Conference final at 5 p.m. Sunday at Finley Stadium, aiming to protect its home-field advantage after a 3-1 semifinal win over CT United FC.

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UTC women's basketball is leaning on juniors Ava Card and Izzy McPherson as the roster is rebuilt after heavy turnover, and coach Deandra Schirmer is asking them to lead the team this season as it aims for a third straight SoCon championship game.

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Red Bank clinched back-to-back TSSAA Region 3-4A titles with a 30-15 home win over Loudon on Friday at Tom Weathers Field, and senior QB Austin Jones rushed for 177 yards + threw for 123 with multiple touchdowns to secure the regular-season crown.

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McCallie ended a six-game losing streak with a 31-26 win at Christ Presbyterian Academy Friday night, led by Ben Ironi (141 rushing yards, TD) and Kervens Hilger (72 yards, two TDs).

The Blue Tornado finished the regular season 4-6 and will host Father Ryan next Friday in the DII-AAA first round.

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