Wednesday, in a press release from the Joda Thongnopnua campaign, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, called for a range of debates and forums to be held in advance of … [Read More...]
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‘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 … [Read More...]
East Ridge Elementary Hosting ‘Parent University’
Hamilton County Schools through Parent University seeks to engage, empower and educate parents through a series of learning sessions. Parent University is no charge and a lite meal and childcare are … [Read More...]
Controversial Rezoning Approved on First Reading
The rezoning of property on Fountain Avenue that would allow the continued renovation of an apartment complex was approved on first reading, Thursday evening during the East Ridge City Council's first … [Read More...]
IDB Approves Incentives to New Jack’s Restaurant
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved a measure that would provide incentives to a new restaurant that will be built on Ringgold Road. Officials said incentives to a Jack's Family … [Read More...]
OLPH Holding Fall Festival
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is holding its annual Fall Festival next week. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 22 and runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for an … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests Sept. 10-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept 10-16. 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. COLLINS, JAMES TREYTON REED 4040 NORTH DRIVE NW CLEVELAND, 37312 Age at Arrest: 31 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge DRIVING ON REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR CANCELLED LICENSE ORLIC, LISA LAINE 4223 EALY … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Sept. 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. William Burke - Criminal Trespass. Tony Chase - Possession Meth, Drug Paraphernalia. Garrett Pendley - Possession Schedule II/For Capias, Possession Schedule IV/For Capias, Possession Schedule I/For Capias, Drug Paraphernalia/For Capias. Roland Price - Revoked DL/For Capias, Light Law, No … [Read More...]
Lady Pioneers Get District Win in Girls’ Soccer
East Ridge downed Hixson, 2-0, Thursday in girls' high school soccer. The District 8/AA win on the road moves the Lady Pioneers to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in district play. Lucy Lopez and Rebecca Mendez each scored in the first half accounting for the final score. Sarah Hudgens continued her stellar play at goalkeeper, shutting out the Lady 'Cats and accounting for 14 saves. Alejandra Argueta and Lopez were credited with assists. … [Read More...]
September Housing Commission Meeting
The East Ridge Housing Commission met Monday evening at City Hall and took action on a number of crumbling residences and apartments. The commission ordered the owner of an apartment complex at 513 Donaldson Rd. to make immediate repairs to a leaking roof. According to city memos, the codes enforcement department received a complaint from a tenant on June 27 concerning the roof leaking. The owner told city officials the problem would be addressed. on July 10, the tenant called city officials … [Read More...]
Mathis: ‘We Need Diversity on Our Council’
It’s that time again...can you smell it? Fall in the air, apple cider brewing, campfire smoke...nope! Here, in East Ridge, all we smell is the manure being dished out by local politicians for the November Municipal Elections! Every two years we go through this. This candidate promises to get rid of this person, that candidate promises to fire that person. Any wonder why we can’t keep a city manager? My favorite campaign pledge is the promise that all employees get raises and also promise not … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 3-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept 3-9. 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. QUALLS, BRIAN LEE 1418 BAGGETT RD RINGGOLD, 30736 Age at Arrest: 30 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge VANDALISM/MALICIOUS MISCHIEF WARREN, CHARLES DYLAN 5700ROPER STREET EAST RIDGE, 37421 Age at … [Read More...]
Dump Truck Slams into Home on Belvoir Crest Drive
On Saturday morning, a dump truck that lost its breaks traveling on Indian Trail slammed into a nearby home causing major damage According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the accident happened at 9:18 a.m. The truck was traveling on Indian Trail when it lost its breaks. The truck slammed into a house at 859 Belvoir Crest Drive, trapping the driver inside the vehicle. Firefighters had to extricate the driver from the damaged vehicle. Officials said the driver was not injured in the … [Read More...]
Panthers Hold Off Pioneer Rally
Brainerd downed East Ridge, 21-18, Friday night in high school football. The loss leaves the Pioneers (0-4) still looking for their first win of the season. East Ridge will get that opportunity on Sept. 21, as they travel to take on Signal Mountain, which has yet to win a game this year. East Ridge took a 6-0 lead early in the game on a 20-yard touchdown pass from Alonzo Russell to Nico Johnikin. Brainerd (2-2) took the lead, 7-6, as Trey Ooten was on the receiving end of a 42-yard bomb from … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Sept. 11
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Christopher Blevins - Theft over $1,000. Dangelo Bumpass - Suspended DL/For Capias, No Insurance, Registration Violation, Illegal U-Turn. William Burke - Criminal Trespass. Teddy Hardiman - Drug Paraphernalia/For Capias, Simple Possession/For Capias. Lendal Houser - Prescription Drug Fraud/PTR. Marty Manus - … [Read More...]
Helton Campaign Announces Weekly Voter Meetings
Republican nominee for Tennessee House District 30 Esther Helton pledges to run a grassroots, voter-focused campaign that will be void of the political stunts and theatrics that have been rejected by voters and harm voter trust. “In the primary, our team knocked on thousands of doors, sent multiple direct mail pieces and ran a positive campaign based on the issues important to District 30 voters. I pledge to do the same thing in the November 6th General Election because voters deserve to hear … [Read More...]
Health Department Urges Residents to Plan for Emergency Situations
Our region faces a number of natural and man-made threats such as flooding, tornadoes, and acts of terrorism. In observance of September being National Preparedness Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department recommends that residents take action now to prepare for these potential events. “The anniversary of September 11th and the recent tropical storms serve as reminders of the importance of being prepared for an emergency,”says Sabrina Novak, Emergency Response Coordinator at the … [Read More...]
East Ridge Rips Red Bank in Girls’ Soccer
East Ridge got three goals from Lucy Lopez and two each from Ana Stanford and Helen Sales as the Lady Pioneers ripped Red Bank, 10-1, in girls' high school soccer. The win was East Ridge's second in District 8/AA play against no losses and brings its overall record to 6-1. The Lady Pioneers will host district rival Sequatchie County next Tuesday. Game time is 7 p.m. Also getting in on the scoring act for East Ridge was Ana Villegas, Rebeca Mendez and Naida Xiloi Hernandez. Alexis Adams scored … [Read More...]
Wilson Named Parks & Recreation Director
The City of East Ridge has hired Adam Wilson as its new Director of Parks and Recreation. According to City Manager Scott Miller, Wilson will start in his new position on September 17 at an annual salary of $62,000. Wilson was the top pick of a special committee formed by the city to select the ideal person for the important staff position. Officials said the committee reviewed 44 applications, narrowed the list to 12, then interviewed six finalists. Miller said Wilson is very familiar with … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Sept. 5
A marital dispute early Saturday morning led to a drunken naked woman being taken back to her home and her husband being arrested for DUI at Camp Jordan Park. According to a police report, officers were called to Camp Jordan Parkway at about 3:30 a.m. when a passing motorist reported seeing a naked woman walking down the sidewalk. The motorists said that as she was checking out the naked woman, a white male with long, black hair tried to jump in front of her car. The man failed to stop the car … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Sept. 4
EDITOR'S NOTE: The reports are the most recent made available to the media and public. ERPD officials said computer server issues have hampered the availability of timely reports to the public. The issue, which has been ongoing for several months, should be resolved by October 1, police officials said. _ 5306 Marion Ave.: Police were dispatched to the address last week on a disorder after a person called 911 stating he heard people yelling and glass breaking nearby. According to a … [Read More...]