On Friday, East Ridge City Manager Scott Miller announced that he would be retiring from his position this fall. In a letter dated Aug. 3, Miller informed the mayor and city council that he would … [Read More...]
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Council Approves $100K in Spending to Beef up SWAT
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council approved spending more than $100,000 on the city's SWAT team to replace aging body armor and provide new firearms. Police Chief J.R. Reed said he will order … [Read More...]
IBPO Backing Bethune in Mayor’s Race
There are two people running for the office of Mayor in East Ridge this November. This is an important election for the citizens of East Ridge. We endorse Jim Bethune for Mayor of East Ridge. With … [Read More...]
Planning Commission Rejects Rezoning for Apartment Complex
The East Ridge Planning Commission denied the request of a local businessman to rezone property near the Bachman Tunnels so he could build an apartment complex. P.J. Patel with Shreenathji Properties … [Read More...]
Mason Thanks Voters of District 30
The following is a statement from a press release issued by Jonathan Mason: "Running for this seat has been one of the most rewarding endeavors I have ever undertaken," Mason wrote in the statement. … [Read More...]
Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONE program offers grants to neighborhoods and organizations to begin and sustain teaching gardens. The purpose of the teaching garden … [Read More...]
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Catholic Wins Home Opener in Football
Catholic defeated Sale Creek, 42-12, in the season opener, Thursday at Bill Warren Field on the campus of OLPH. "The boys worked hard over the summer, but until tonight we hadn't gelled as a team," said Catholic Coach Billy Dearing. "Glad we were able to perform so well." Catholic got on the board first when Will Menham scored from 22 yards out. Catholic's next score was a 12-yard run by speedy running back Isha Davis. George Sam "Big Daddy" Gribben added the conversion. Davis scored again … [Read More...]
Young Facing Child Endangerment, Drug Charges
An investigation by East Ridge police and the TBI into alleged narcotics abuse by a Burr Street woman has led to the arrest of her boyfriend and the father of her child. Hamilton County Jail records show that Patrick Chad Young, 42, of 6503 Burr Street, was charged with Child Endangerment, Possession of Schedule VI Drugs, Possession of Schedule I Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. It is unclear when he is to appear in municipal court. According to an affidavit of complaint, on Aug. 2, … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Aug. 7
_ 3222 Gleason Dr.: Police were dispatched to the Ridgeview Pointe Apartments on Monday evening in regard to several squatters in several of the vacant apartments. According to a police report, when officers arrived they located Pierre Baccus hiding behind a staircase in a breezeway. One of the officers recognized Baccus as a man he had issued a criminal trespass warning from the property in the recent past. When Baccus handed over his drivers license to police, he began walking up a set of … [Read More...]
Health Department Investigates Possible Hepatitis A Exposure in Jails
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is working to make contact with females who were held at the Hamilton County Jail the afternoon of Thursday, July 26, 2018, through the morning of Friday, July 27, and/or any females who were held at the Silverdale Detention Center on Friday, July 27, 2018. The Health Department is investigating a case of hepatitis A who was held in these facilities during these dates and times. The individual was only in the temporary female holding areas and … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 30-Aug. 5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 30-Aug. 5. 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. BALLARD, RODNEY EDWARD 3407 MYRA AVE EAST RIDGE, 37412 Age at Arrest: 53 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge PUBLIC INTOXICATION RETALIATION AGAINST JUDGE, JUROR, OFFICER GILES, ASHLEY BROOKE … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Aug. 7
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Daniel Broome - Domestic Assault/PTR. Christopher Brown - Simple Possession Marijuana/PTR. Dustin Draughton - Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Robbery, Aggravated Burglary. Mauricio Gomez - Theft over $1,000, Criminal Trespass. Danny Lowrance - Theft over $5,000, … [Read More...]
Helton Edges Mason in District 30 House Race
Esther Helton is a Republican. In a race where her opponent, Jonathan Mason, insisted that the East Ridge City Councilwoman cast a ballot for former President Barack Obama twice, voters in State House District 30 gave the nod to Helton in the Republican Primary, 3,507 votes to 3,367. "People over politics prevailed tonight," Helton said after the results were in. "I am so honored that through this diversity the voters of District 30 understand that it's more important to provide results over … [Read More...]
Police Briefs Aug. 2
_ 620 South Sanctuary: Police were called to the address early Tuesday morning on a burglary in progress in which the homeowner and the suspect were engaged in a physical altercation. According to a police report, an officer spoke with one of the homeowners who said that he was at work at 1:30 a.m. when his cell phone alerted him to motion at his home. The report states that the man has a computer "app" that allows him to monitor his home. The man said he believed the alarm was due to his … [Read More...]
Election Day
Today is election day in Tennessee for county general elections and state and federal primaries. The polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Polling locations in East Ridge are at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue, American Legion Post 95 on Ringgold Road and East Ridge United Methodist Church on Prater Road. Click here for a sample ballot for today's election. All voters must present a state or federal identification with your name and picture on it. Examples of acceptable ID include … [Read More...]
Classic Car Show at Camp Jordan Arena
This Saturday, Aug. 4, the River City Corvette Club is putting on its 8th Annual Classic Car Show at Camp Jordan Arena. The show is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Proceeds from the event will benefit the East Ridge Needy Child Fund and Hospice of Chattanooga. The car show will give out 82 awards including first and second place prizes in 11 classes. Those classes include Rat Rods, Bikes and Imports, Charities Choice, Best Wheels, Best Interior, Best Exterior, Best Engine and Best Club … [Read More...]
Williams Formally Announces Candidacy for Mayor of East Ridge
On Tuesday afternoon, East Ridge City Councilman Brian Williams formally announced his bid to become the next mayor of the city. The following is an e-mailed statement to East Ridge News Online: To the Citizens of East Ridge, I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of East Ridge, Tennessee. I feel I am well qualified to represent our community as Mayor. I have been a resident of East Ridge for the last 20 years. My professional background includes 20+ years in software development with … [Read More...]
ERHS Alumni Association Golf Tournament
The East Ridge High School Alumni and Supporters Association is looking for volunteers and teams for its upcoming fundraising golf tournament. The tournament - a four-man select-shot event - is scheduled for Friday, August 3 at beautiful Brown Acres Golf Course. Information about registration and cost will be available in the near future, officials with the organization said. Jane Richards Sharp, a principal in the alumni association, said organizational meetings will be held on Mondays … [Read More...]
‘Back the Blue’ Money Distributed to All ERPD Officers
The proceeds of the "Back the Blue" fundraiser are being distributed to the East Ridge Police Department in the form of gift cards. A press release from the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 735 states that 52 police officers, both union and non-union, will each receive a $100 gift card to GT Distributors, an area store which specializes in law enforcement supplies. A "Back the Blue" barbeque and bake sale spearheaded by private citizens raised $5,528 earlier this month. The … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Haynes Denies Giving Tax Break to Helton
Editor's Note: This article was updated Tuesday afternoon with a statement from Jonathan Mason. Marty Haynes, Hamilton County Assessor of Property, held a press conference Monday morning to deny that he had given any tax break to Esther Helton who is running in the Republican Primary for the State House in District 30, as claimed by her opponent Jonathan Mason. The following is a statement from Haynes e-mailed to East Ridge News Online: "It has been my honor and privilege to serve as Assessor … [Read More...]
Smedley Endorses Mason in State House Race
Hamilton County Commissioner Sabrena Smedley said Friday she is endorsing Jonathan Mason for District 30 State representative. The following is a statement from a press release by the Mason campaign. "From the very moment Jonathan Mason entered the race, without question, I knew he was the candidate to support. Any active Republican in Hamilton County is aware of the long history Jonathan has as being involved in the party. Unlike his primary opponent, for years Jonathan has been a proud … [Read More...]