In a recent poll on East Ridge News Online, readers were asked if they preferred spending taxpayer money on a ladder truck for the fire department or improvements to Camp Jordan Park. When the poll … [Read More...]
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East Ridge Upsets Hixson in Girls’ High School Soccer
East Ridge upset Hixson on its home pitch, 1-0, Tuesday in girls' high school soccer action. The only goal of the match was in the second half as Allie Argueta put in a free kick from 20 yards out into the upper left corner of the goal. The win lifts the Lady Pioneers to 5-2-1 overall and 2-0-1 in District 8/AA. Coach Jeremy McIntyre said Lucy Lopez very well could have had three goals but "Hixson's keeper had to make some big saves." McIntyre praised the great defensive effort by Macy Payne, … [Read More...]
A Brief History of Health Department COVID-19 Testing
The Hamilton County Health Department has offered free COVID-19 testing since April 3, 2020. Since that date, approximately 80,000 people have been tested at Health Department testing sites. The Health Department has utilized several locations around the area as testing sites. Below is a list of sites and the dates of their operations: Location Dates of Operations Emissions Testing Centers (2 sites) April 3 – May 22 Hamilton County Schools … [Read More...]
‘National Night Out’ Set for Oct. 6
On Tuesday, October 6, starting at 5:30 pm, the City of East Ridge and the East Ridge Police Department will be hosting a National Night Out event at East Ridge City Hall. Booths will be set up along the back lawn of City Hall with safety information, Neighborhood Watch info, fingerprint kits for children, activities and food. Also present will be the East Ridge Animal Shelter, the East Ridge Fire Department and other City volunteers. The City will also hand out free face masks and have hand … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 22
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." September 19 – Day Shift Ringgold Rd/Wynwood Rd: Large water main break in this area. TAWC responded handled the issue. 1665 Waterhouse St (Suspicious Activity): Police located Dylan Keeble wrapped up in a green blanket, sleeping under a large oak tree. Police woke up Keeble and found him to be alive and well. Keeble stated that he had been homeless for several weeks and had been sleeping at different locations in the … [Read More...]
Sept. 21 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." September 17 – Day Shift 3322 Ringgold Road (burglary): Adam Wilcox was found trying to break into the coin boxes belonging to the car wash at this location. Owners of the property observed him via security cameras installed in the bays. Wilcox was also found to be in possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to 601 Walnut Street. 1417 St. Thomas Street Room 122 (assist CPS): CPS requested police standby … [Read More...]
Hunters Asked to Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennesseans in Need During COVID-19
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is now accepting deer donations for the 2020 deer season. More than 60 deer processors across the state are accepting donations of deer to feed Tennessee families in need. To see processors currently participating, visit tnwf.org/processors. “Because of COVID-19, more Tennesseans than ever are having to rely on hunger relief organizations to help feed their families,” said Matt Simcox, Hunters for the Hungry manager. … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Fall to Triumph
Greenville Triumph downed the Red Wolves, 1-0, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. The Triumph (8-2-1) scored the match's only goal in the 84th minute. The loss was a bitter one, as the Red Wolves (5-3-3) controlled possession for much of the match against the league's top-ranked team and outshot its opponents, 10-6. The Red Wolves will travel to Wisconsin and take on Forward Madison FC next Saturday, before returning home on Oct. 7 to take on North Texas SC. … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 14-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 14-20. 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. HELTON, SAMUEL1302 SPRING CREEK RD EAST RIDGE, 37412Age at Arrest: 40 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgePUBLIC INTOXICATION PINEDA, SELENA ANN3440 CRABTREE EAST RIDGE, 30741Age at Arrest: 43 years … [Read More...]
East Ridge 21, Sequatchie Co. 14
East Ridge downed Sequatchie County, 21-14, Friday night at Raymond James Stadium. Desmond Drake scored twice, including a 68-yard run for the Pioneers, who improved their mark to 2-2 on the season. Latrell Adair scored a touchdown and recorded 12 tackles on the defensive side of the ball. East Ridge will travel to Signal Mountain next Friday. … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 22
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Laurence Beaver - Theft, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Meth. Quadarius Bowling - Theft over $1,000. Mel Bryant - Violation Conditions of Release (2), Simple Assault, Suspended DL. Max Garcia - DUI, Possession Meth, Left of Center, No DL, No Insurance. Nathan Hudson - Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Meth. Derrick Lacey - Carjacking, … [Read More...]
East Ridge Cracker Barrel to Sell Beer and Wine
It took the East Ridge Beer Board less than three minutes to approve a permit for Cracker Barrel to begin selling beer and sparkling wine at its location on N. Mack Smith Road. The board heard from Tayo Atanda, a Nashville attorney representing the giant restaurant chain. Atanda told the board that beer and sparkling wine is a "new offering" for Cracker Barrel customers. The restaurant started offering beer to its patrons across Florida, Atanda said. The company is now expanding into Tennessee … [Read More...]
Sept. 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." Sept. 16 Day Shift 3632 Cline Road (auto burglary): The resident's unlocked Chevrolet Traverse was entered overnight, and $290 cash and two loaded pistol magazine were stolen. 3602 Altamira Drive (auto burglary): The resident's vehicle was entered overnight. The interior of the vehicle was ransacked, but nothing was missing. 6514 Ringgold Road (abandoned auto): A Mapco clerk called about a white Buick which has been parked on … [Read More...]
UTC and Health Department Announce COVID-19 Exposure at UTC’s Christian Student Center
The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is notifying the community of potential COVID-19 exposures associated with UTC’s Christian Student Center, located at 609 Houston St, Chattanooga, TN 37403 beginning Monday, September 7th through Friday, September 11th. Case investigations revealed that UTC students and members of the community who attended events at UTC’s Christian Student Center during that timeframe may have been exposed to … [Read More...]
ERPD Personnel Get Newly Designed Badges
East Ridge Police Officers are wearing a new badge. According to a press release from Chief Stan Allen, the new badges, designed by members of the department, were delivered last week and distributed to the officers. In the past, different ranks and officers with different assignments had different badges, Chief Allen said. Now, all officers, supervisors, and reserve officers will be wearing the same shield. The old badges were declared surplus by the City Council at the September 10 meeting and … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for Sept. 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." Sept. 14 Day Shift 3608 Craig Road- Vandalism- On arrival police contacted the victim. He advised overnight, he believes around 2300 hours, an unknown suspect broke his front window at his residence. The victim stated the suspect used a decorative rock laying on the ground in front of the window. There are no suspects. 1417 Saint Thomas Street- Disorder/Vandalism- Upon arrival police spoke to management and were advised the … [Read More...]