East Ridge welcomed three new firefighters to the city's family Thursday night during the regular City Council meeting. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt did the honors of administering the oath of office to … [Read More...]
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Cruise-In Saturday at Corner Cafe
If you like classic cars _ or even better are a proud owner of one _ The Corner Cafe might be the place to hang out this Saturday evening after all the SEC football games. The popular restaurant on … [Read More...]
Jones Memorial BBQ on Saturday
For the 41st year the gym at Jones Memorial Church will be transformed into an exclusive BBQ restaurant featuring a selection of chicken, pork and beef. Barbecue lovers will also be served homemade … [Read More...]
Thieves Strike Walgreens Pharmacy
A pair of thieves used a pry bar to break into Walgreens, early Wednesday, then cleaned out a cabinet full of narcotics. According to a police report, police responded to a burglar alarm at the … [Read More...]
Skyhoundz World Championship at Camp Jordan
Some of the greatest athletes in the world gathered this week at Camp Jordan Park, albeit the athletes were of the four-legged variety. The Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championships were conducted … [Read More...]
Smith Goal Lifts Lady Pioneers in OT
A match-up of perhaps the two best teams in District 6 A/AA came down to one second and one kick. East Ridge's Serena Smith scored with one click of the clock left in sudden death overtime to lift … [Read More...]
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Lady Pioneers Clinch District with Win
The East Ridge girls' soccer team clinched the District 6 A/AA regular-season title with a 4-0 win over Central Thursday night on the Pounders' home field. Serena Smith led the way for East Ridge (6-0, 6-2) scoring two goals and an assist. Emily Spiers had a goal and Kolbie Record scored and tacked on an assist. Coach Jeremy McIntyre said the Lady Pioneers have four regular-season games remaining on the schedule until the district tournament starts in two … [Read More...]
Catholic Dominates Dayton on Gridiron
Catholic moved to 7-0 on the season with a 44-8 win over Dayton City, this week in middle-school football. With the win Catholic kept its winning streak alive. The Rams have now reeled off 24 straight wins. Next up for Catholic is Sale Creek in the "Choo-Choo Bowl." The game is this Saturday, September 24 at OLPH field. Kick-off is at 12pm. Once again, the Rams offensive line led the way. Landon Cooling, Maverick Tucker, Ben Bambrey and Boston Eberly each recorded multiple pancake … [Read More...]
USDA Rabies Program Starts Monday
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the USDA that beginning on Monday, September 26, through October 22, they will be performing rabies vaccination throughout Hamilton County and the surrounding counties for raccoons. The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health inspection Service, Wildlife Services (USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services), and the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), supported by other state and federal agencies, are continuing to implement … [Read More...]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day – FREE Health & Safety Event
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injury for people age 65 and older, but they do not have to be an inevitable part of aging. This year’s Falls Prevention Awareness Day will give older adults and families the resources they need to feel safe and healthy. The public is invited to the event Tuesday, September 27th from 9:00-11:30am, at the North River Civic Center, located at 1009 Executive Dr #102, Hixson, TN 37343. Activities include health screenings such as blood pressure, … [Read More...]
Two Charged with Robbery
East Ridge police have charged a woman and a man with the Saturday robbery of a motorist on Ringgold Road. Mandi Hutsell, a homeless woman and Charles B. Wells, of a Roberts Road address in Chattanooga, are currently in the Catoosa County Jail awaiting extradition, officials said. The pair are both charged with Aggravated Robbery and will be held in the Hamilton County Jail under a $10,000 bond. According to an affidavit of complaint, the victim was driving down Ringgold Road when Hutsell, who … [Read More...]
Funeral Arrangements Set for Longtime ERHS Band Director Perry Vandergriff
Perry D. Vandergriff, 56, the longtime band director at East Ridge High School, has passed away. According to Facebook postings by his family, Vandergriff suffered a heart attack and died on Saturday. The post on Facebook said the man affectionately known as "Vandy," touched many lives through his band work at the school. He graduated from Tyner High and went on to get a bachelor's degree of Music Education from the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of the Pride of the Southland … [Read More...]
Review: Ultimate BBQ Bundle by Big Time BBQ
Every once in a while I have the opportunity to test products associated with grilling and barbecue. I decided that readers of East Ridge Online News would enjoy hearing about some of the items that I get to play around with in the form of product reviews. A couple of weeks ago I found myself in need of a couple of new grilling mitts that could handle high heat and grease. My old ones were stained, slightly torn, frayed, had burn marks, and frankly looked pretty nasty! It was late, college … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests for Sept. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 12-18. 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. HOOPER, JEFFERY LYNN 126 COUNTY RD 581 ATHENS, 37303 Age at Arrest: 54 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge PUBLIC INTOXICATION WILLIAMS, MICHAEL ANDRE 705 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE FOREST PARK, 30297 … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge City Court on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue at 5 p.m. Christopher Adams _ FTA, Revoked DL. No Insurance. Jessie Berry _ Simple Possession/FTA. Martin Cofer _ Aggravated Vandalism, Possession of Burglary Tools, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Assault. James Culpepper _ Criminal Trespass, Theft under $500. Kenneth Davis _ Domestic Assault. David Elliott _ No DL, Felony Evading, Reckless … [Read More...]
Pioneers Stifled by Lions
Red Bank handed visiting East Ridge its second loss of the season, 22-10, Friday night in Region 3 3A football. The loss evened the Pioneers record in the Region at 1-1 and 3-2 overall. East Ridge got a mid-range field goal on its opening possession to take a 3-0 lead. East Ridge tied the game 10-10 in the third quarter, as Lorenzo Stewart recovered a Red Bank fumble and rambled 70 yards for the score. A Braxton Moffett interception kept Red Bank from scoring before the half and the … [Read More...]
Catholic Edges Christian Heritage to Keep Streak Alive
The Catholic win streak continued Thursday night by the slimmest of margins. Catholic upended Christian Heritage 6-0 in a slug-fest, providing the Rams their 23rd consecutive victory. The contest featured two solid middle school programs enjoying great seasons. Both teams were undefeated entering the game. While Catholic (6-0) out-gained Heritage by a wide margin, the Rams managed but one score despite five trips inside the red zone. The Catholic defense, however, was dominating - - holding … [Read More...]
Suspected Car Thief Caught
A man believed to be responsible for breaking into cars in Chattanooga and North Georgia was apprehended by law enforcement officials at an East Ridge motel Thursday afternoon. Officials said Steven Anderson, 35, was taken into custody without incident at the Motel 6 in the 2200 block of Camp Jordan Parkway at about 1:45 p.m. ERPD Capt. Tim Mullinax said that an officer patrolling the area spotted a car that Anderson was believed to have been driving in the parking lot of the motel. Police … [Read More...]
Home Invasion Reported on Marion Ave.
Police were called to a house in the 5400 block of Marion Avenue Sunday on a reported home invasion. According to an affidavit of complaint, when officers arrived they spoke with a witness who told them that the homeowner and the intruder were in the backyard fighting. An officer spoke with the female victim who said she was asleep when she heard glass breaking. She then heard the rear door to the residence being shattered and torn from the frame. The victim told police that she saw the … [Read More...]
ERNO to Sponsor Candidates’ Forum
East Ridge News Online will sponsor a forum for City Council candidates to be held at City Hall. The forum is slated for Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There will be no charge for admission, but seating is limited to the first 150 people. The forum will be videoed and posted on East Ridge News Online for those who are unable to attend the meeting. The Municipal Election is Nov. 8, and early … [Read More...]
ER Edges Tyner in Girls’ Soccer
East Ridge downed Tyner, 2-0, Tuesday in a District 6 A/AA girls' soccer match at Camp Jordan. Serena Smith scored bother goals for the Lady Pioneers, now 4-0 in district play and 4-2 overall on the year. Kendall Record and Sarah Hudgens were credited with assists. East Ridge out-shot Tyner, 15-4. … [Read More...]