🌱 Retired Police Captain Dies + Beer Board Rejects Settlement

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Hot with clouds and sun. High: 96 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. A retired Chattanooga Police Department sergeant died in a car crash on Wednesday. Walter Maples, 93 years old, sustained fatal injuries during the incident that occurred in the 6000 block of Shallowford Road. The other crash victims were reportedly treated at the scene for minor injuries. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. The Chattanooga Beer Board has rejected a settlement between the City of Chattanooga and Blue Light. The proposed settlement was for 6 violations that occurred last year. The Board rejected the settlement through a 5-2 vote. The case will now continue. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. The Chattery will be conducting an open house at 1800 Rossville Ave., Suite 108 tomorrow, Jul. 23, to encourage local craft making. The event will feature craft stations, mimosas, and the opportunity to connect with the Chattanooga community. Registration is not required but is encouraged. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (The Chattanoogan)

Today in Chattanooga:

• 55+ Friday Club At City of Collegedale Parks and Recreation (5:30 AM)
• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat With The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Nightfall At Miller Park (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hamilton County is currently hiring. Click for a full list of open positions and apply today. (Hamilton County)
• The Chattanooga Board of Sign Appeals will be meeting on Jul. 25 at the Development Resource Center on Market Street. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. (City of Chattanooga)
• The Chattanooga Fire Department is currently recruiting fire cadets. Click to learn more about the candidate process. (Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary 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.