🌱 Hands Of Service Scholarship Award + Erskine Oglesby Released

Up and at 'em, Chattanooga! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Joshua Goslowsky, a Chattanooga School of Arts and Sciences teacher, has been awarded the Chaffin "Hands Of Service" scholarship. The award was given during the Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference on Apr. 22. The scholarship is meant to provide support for a Tennessee teacher working towards board certification. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Former Chattanooga City Councilman Erskine Oglesby has been released on his own recognizance after turning himself in last week on theft charges. Oglesby has been charged with a single count of theft under $1,000 but a Food City manager has accused him of 22 separate thefts. Oglesby was placed on paid administrative leave from his $93,465 a year position in Mayor Tim Kelly's administration. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Chattanooga woman Priscilla Ross hit her boyfriend and an apartment building with a vehicle, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. The incident occurred in the 700 block of North Germantown Road last Thursday. Ross has been charged with attempted criminal homicide and felony reckless endangerment. (WTVC)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• UnBought & UnBossed Luncheon At Girls Inc. Of Chattanooga (11:30 AM)
• Strategic Planning Meeting At The City of Chattanooga (1:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Fire Department recognizes retired Captain Benny Carlson. Thank you, Captain Carlson, for your service to the community. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Humane Animal League shares its appreciation for Brad and Megan's thoughtful donation of cooked salmon skin for the shelter's dogs. It is small acts of kindness such as this that brighten a dog's shelter experience. (Facebook)
• The Hunter Museum of American Art shares its newest collection, "Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration." (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.