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Dan Reuter Steps Down At RPA After Probe Finds Him Guilty Of Harassment; Karen Rennich Named Interim Director

  • 7/9/2025

Dan Reuter has stepped down as executive director of the Regional Planning Agency. Mayor Tim Kelly has promoted Karen Rennich to the role of interim administrator of the Department of Planning and interim executive director of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA). Mr. Reuter had been on administrative leave in connection with a complaint filed against him on May 19. City officials conducted an investigation and found that he had violated city policy related to harassment, bullying, discrimination and hostile work environment. The complaint had been filed shortly after a May 15 RPA staff meeting in which numerous employees said Mr. Reuter stood during ... (click for more)

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Goat visit on the side of Missionary Ridge
Goat visit on the side of Missionary Ridge

Alton Park Route Could Be Detour While Riverwalk To St. Elmo Is Closed

  • 7/9/2025

City officials said Wednesday that a route through Alton Park could be a detour for bicyclists while the Riverwalk is closed near the new stadium. There was an outcry from St. Elmo residents at the Tuesday night City Council meeting over the loss of the Riverwalk during the eight-month construction. Officials said, "After a productive ... (click for more)

Beka Bohannon Chosen To Lead County Health Department

  • 7/9/2025

County Mayor Weston Wamp on Wednesday announced his appointment of Beka Bohannon as the next administrator of the Hamilton County Health and Social Services Division. Ms. Bohannon, who currently serves as director of Intergovernmental Affairs, "has played a key role in shaping the county’s response to the opioid crisis and leading its nationally ... (click for more)

Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 7/10/2025

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) Here are the mug shots: BRUCE, CORNEILOUS ALEXANDER Age at Arrest: 38 Date of Birth: 05/11/1987 Arresting Agency: East Ridge Last Date of Arrest: 07/09/2025 Charge(s): THEFT OF IDENTITY POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA CARTER, BENNY LEE Age ... more

Over 500 Athletes Are In Town For 2025 National Junior & Youth Golden Gloves
Over 500 Athletes Are In Town For 2025 National Junior & Youth Golden Gloves
  • 7/9/2025

Over 500 athletes are in town for the 2025 National Junior & Youth Golden Gloves. It is being held through Sunday at Camp Jordan Arena. The event includes ages 8-18 ... more

Robinson Leads Entering Final Round Of Women’s State Amateur
Robinson Leads Entering Final Round Of Women’s State Amateur
  • 7/9/2025

Expectations can become a fickle companion when it comes to golf, creating unexpected pressure in the midst of competition that can either suffocate or elevate one’s game. ... more

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