Editor's Note: Candidates Jim Bethune, Jacky Cagle and Denny Manning chose not to participate for this article. Early voting for the East Ridge Municipal Election begins on Wednesday, … [Read More...]
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Missionary Ridge Learning Community Kickoff
You are invited to attend an impacting afternoon of cookies and community. Please join us in meeting families and community partners from other schools in our new learning community. You will meet … [Read More...]
Council Can’t Decide on Terms, Salary for Miller’s Interim
It is still unclear who will fill in as city manager in East Ridge when Scott Miller retires at the end of this month. Thursday night's East Ridge City Council meeting was dominated by a rancorous, … [Read More...]
Independent on Ballot Throws Support to Thongnopnua in State House Race
J. Michael Holloway, an independent on the ballot in Tennessee’s 30th State House district, announced his endorsement and support for Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic nominee seeking the open … [Read More...]
IDB Approves Southern Honda Powersports Deal
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved an incentive package to Southern Honda Powersports that could bring the dealership more than $7.4 million over a two-decade period, Tuesday … [Read More...]
Thongnopnua Releases First Campaign Ad
Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, released his first campaign ad ‘Working Families First’ ahead of the start of Early Voting next week. The ad … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Walter Brock - Possession Schedule IV, Simple Possession. Dale Dockery - Vandalism over $1,000 (2), Civil Rights Intimidation. James Farris - Possession Schedule II, Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting. Anthony Jenkins - Public Intoxication/Alias Capias. Austin Johnson - Tampering with … [Read More...]
Deadline on Registering to Vote in Nov. General Election is Today
If you are not yet registered to vote and intend to vote in the November 6 General Election, today, Tuesday, Oct. 9. is your last chance to get signed up. Kerry Steelman, the Hamilton County Administrator of Elections, said the most convenient way to register to vote is through the state's voter registration Website. "It is so easy," Steelman said in a telephone conversation with East Ridge News Online earlier today. "The GovTn Website has everything you need. You can find polling places and … [Read More...]
‘PioneerFest’ Slated for Camp Jordan
The East Ridge Needy Child Fund is planning a unique event this fall at the amphitheater at Camp Jordan Park. PioneerFest - a community event bringing area residents, civic groups, schools, religious congregations and businesses together for entertainment, food and fun - is scheduled for October 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers of the event are actively seeking "sponsors" to set up booths inside the area to promote their organizations. As a sponsor you will be provided with a space (10X10 … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 1-7
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 1-7. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. COOK, JASON CHRISTOPHER 755 SMITH SIMS RD RED BANK, 37415 Age at Arrest: 43 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge AGGRAVATED ASSAULT EDMONDS, RICKY LEE 2001 BRAGG ST CHATTANOOGA, 37406 Age at Arrest: … [Read More...]
Turnout Disappointing for ‘Cookout with the Candidates’
There were almost as many candidates running in the municipal election as voters asking questions at the " Cookout with the Candidates" event, Saturday afternoon in the lot of Local Coffee of East Ridge. However, the voters who did attend what was billed as a combination "meet and greet" and "cookout" had almost unlimited access to those running for mayor, city council, court clerk and the state house in district 30. Kevin Roberts, who has been performing as a musician on a cruise ship and … [Read More...]
Pioneers Upset Pounders
East Ridge picked up its firs win of the football season with a 22-15 win over Region 2/4A foe Central, Friday night on the Pounders' field. Central, playing without Mr. Football candidate Michael McGhee, scored on its first possession on a 22-yard pass. The two point conversion put the Pioneers (1-6, 1-2) in the hole, 8-0. East Ridge responded with a 1-yard plunge by quarterback Alonzo Russell. Three bad snaps by Central in its ensuring possession resulted in a safety and East Ridge took the … [Read More...]
ER Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 9
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 9. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Brandon Aaron - Revoked DL/Alias Capias, Registration Violation, Light Law, No Insurance. Solomon Crutcher - Possession Schedule VI/PTR, Possession Schedule II. Douglas Davis - Possession Methamphetamine. Dale Dockery - Civil Rights Intimidation, Vandalism over $1,000 (2). James Farris - Possession Schedule … [Read More...]
‘Cookout with the Candidates’ Today
If you are looking for a one-on-one with candidates running in the November 6 Municipal Election in East Ridge, you will have an opportunity. A "Cookout with the Candidates" is scheduled for Saturday, October 6 at the city's newest coffee shop, Local Coffee of East Ridge. The event is scheduled rain or shine from noon to 3 p.m. at the shops address at 5330 Ringgold Road. Hot dogs will be provided for your culinary enjoyment. Organizers of the event emphasize that this is not a debate or forum, … [Read More...]
Catholic Closes out Season with Win over Grace Academy
Catholic closed out the 2018 season with an impressive 46-14 on-the-road victory over Grace Baptist Academy. Catholic began the contest with an impressive five-play, 53-yard drive culminating with a 20-yard touchdown run from Isha Davis. Andrew Petrin and Ian Scott provided the key blocks on the scoring play. Cal Brown added the 2 point conversion. Catholic had a "bend but don't break" defensive stand, with George "Big Daddy" Gribben mounting two sacks. Catholic took over … [Read More...]
Police Capture Suspect Who Ran from Accident Scene
Law enforcement officers captured a man who crashed a car on Ringgold Road hiding along a creek near Camp Jordan Park, early Thursday afternoon. The suspect, 32-year-old Kinny Bass of Homestead, Florida, was taken into custody at 12:06 p.m. as he was found hiding under a log near West Chickamauga Creek. Once in custody, Bass was brought out of a heavily wooded area by an all-terrain vehicle and taken to an ambulance for medical evaluation, officials said. Bass was charged with Leaving the … [Read More...]
Health Department Urges Residents to Get their Annual Flu Shot
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will offer flu shots at all their locations beginning October 1, 2018.Anyone 6 months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed and some people may be eligible for free or reduced cost.For those who want to payout-of-pocket for a flu vaccination, the cost is $35, or $55 for the 65-and-over high dose. The influenza virus is easily spread from person to person. Sneezing, … [Read More...]
Planning Commission Approves East Ridge Avenue Rezone
On Monday evening the East Ridge Planning Commission voted to rezone property less than a block from Ringgold Road to allow a business next door to utilize the house for the owner's real estate business. Kenny Custer, the city's Director of Community Services, told board members that the property owner, Wade Trammel, runs his real estate business in the house next door to the subject property at 1509 East Ridge Avenue. That house - which is zoned commercial - is the first house on East Ridge … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 24-30
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept 24-30. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HEARD, DYLAN WAYNE 6414 MISSY LN CHATTANOOGA, 37416 Age at Arrest: 18 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV POSSESSION OF LEGEND DRUG WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION RODIGUEZ ALCANTOR, … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 2
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, October 2. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Anthony Clay - Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia. Richard Fares - Public Intoxication. Cameron Jeffries - Theft under $1,000. Marty Manus - Possession Meth. James Nicholson - Aggravated Domestic Assault. Nakota Petet - Possession Meth. Clifton Smith - Possession Hash Oil, Possession Schedule … [Read More...]
Council Finalizes Sweetbay Rezoning
The East Ridge City Council approved the rezoning of property on Fountain Avenue clearing the way for the continued renovation of an apartment complex, Thursday evening during its regularly scheduled meeting. On second reading, the council rezoned the Sweetbay Apartments property at 3623 Fountain Avenue from R-1 to R-3 Residential Apartment District. The council had been reviewing the issue for months, as the rezoning was originally opposed by numerous area residents on grounds that additional … [Read More...]