District 8 Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd held a town hall meeting at the East Ridge Community Center Thursday evening. Topics covered included the expansion of Camp Jordan and what he termed … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 24
East Ridge police arrested a couple recently on child endangerment charges after officers observed them parked for an extended period of time at a Ringgold Road convenience store with two young … [Read More...]
Taylor, ERHS Teacher, Awarded National Gallery of Art Fellowship
East Ridge High School teacher Deborah Taylor was one of only 53 participants chosen to take part in the 2017 National Gallery of Art Teacher Institute on Art of the Renaissance. The six-day seminar … [Read More...]
Boyd Hosting Community Meeting Tonight
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd will host a community meeting in East Ridge on Thursday, July 20. The meeting will be held in the East Ridge Community Center on Tombras Avenue and is scheduled … [Read More...]
Mayor Lambert on Camp Jordan Facilities Discussion
In recent days, a handful of articles have appeared regarding the potential redevelopment of Camp Jordan Park, and naturally, questions have arisen as a result. The City of East Ridge has … [Read More...]
Cost of Exit Reconfiguration Continues to Grow
Last year the City of East Ridge planned on the reconfiguration of Exit 1 to cost about $2.5 million. Last month that number doubled. Last night an extra million was added to the price tag. In … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests July 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 17-23. 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. JOHNSON, AMANDA LYNETTE 908 CREST DRIVE CHICKAMAUGA, 30707 Age at Arrest: 38 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA JOHNSON, JOHN EDWARD 908 CREST DR CHICKAMAUGA, … [Read More...]
Library Hosting ‘Stuffed Animal Sleepover’
The East Ridge Library is hosting an event for children on Thursday, July 27. Have you ever wondered what happens when the library lights go out for the night? The library staff will share this little-known world during its "Stuffed Animal Sleepover." Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for a special story time, "midnight" snack and a craft. Each child will receive a picture of their stuffed animal's adventures at the library for a souvenir. The event starts at 6:15 p.m. … [Read More...]
ER Municipal Court Dock July 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 25. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Jeremy Babcock - possession firearm/for capias. Cordarrius Bailey - simple possession/probation capias.. Stephen Colby - drug paraphernalia/probation capias. Christopher Dodd - evading arrest/prob capias, revoked DL, registration violation, no insurance, leaving the scene w/damage. Arliegh Everett - public … [Read More...]
Hixson Motorsports Ready for Indianapolis
The ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards heads to Indianapolis Indiana for the Sioux Chief PowerPEX 200 at famed Lucas Oil Raceway. Hixson Motorsports (HMS), of Soddy Daisy Tennessee, will field two cars in the event tonight which will be broadcast on FX1 with coverage starting at 9:00pm ET. The team hopes to improve over last year’s race at the track which ended early. Eric Caudell – No. 2 Hixson Construction Chevy Eric Caudell, driver of the No. 2 Hixson Construction Chevy, currently sits … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 18
An East Ridge man claims he has been bilked out of thousands of dollars in a fraudulent scheme to obtain a $50 billion "Mega Millions" lottery payout. According to a police report, the man recently spoke with police reporting that he had received a phone call in September of 2015 from an unknown party stating that he had won $50 billion (yes, "billion" with a "b"). In order to collect the winnings he was asked to send various amounts to an unknown bank in Jamaica. According to the report, the … [Read More...]
‘Blue Ridge Derby’ Set for Wednesday
"The Scenic Soccer City" and "The Land of Sky" are making the final preparations for the inaugural BLUE RIDGE DERBY: an annual match-up between Chattanooga FC and Asheville City SC. The first match will take place THIS Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Finley Stadium. It's a bittersweet match-up for both clubs, who saw early postseason exits in the NPSL layoffs. Wednesday's match will give fans one last chance to see their teams in action before players head back to school and summer comes to a … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 10-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 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. CLEMONS, JAMES TRAVIS 891 PONDAROSA DRIVE SODDY DAISY, 37379 Age at Arrest: 34 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge PUBLIC INTOXICATION EVANS, DAVID HAYES 5321 DUPONT ST CHATTANOOGA, 37412 Age at … [Read More...]
ER Municipal Court Docket for July 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 18. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Travis Brenner - possession prohibited weapon/alias capias. Payton Cleveland - aggravated robbery. Kenneth Dixon - possession of firearm/alias capias, theft under $500/alias capias, possession of marijuana, alias capias. Buddy Frazier - possession meth, evading, domestic assault, theft under $10,000, FTA. Charles Harris - … [Read More...]
ERPD’s K9 Axel Gets Body Armor
East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Axel’s vest is sponsored by Elks Lodge #91 of Chattanooga, TN and embroidered with the sentiment “This vest provided by Elks Lodge #91”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 13
_ 6710 Ringgold Rd.: Police were dispatched to the address early Thursday morning in regards to a suspicious person. According to a police report, an officer spoke with an employee of the Best Western who told him that there was something odd going on between a woman and two of the guests staying in room 221. The employee said he saw one man walking around outside talking on his cell phone for an extended period of time. He would then periodically go back into the room. A short time later a … [Read More...]
Book Review: ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’
Editor's Note: Roberta Jackson will be contributing book reviews to East Ridge News Online. This is Ms. Jackson's first offering to ERNO readers. Hope you enjoy this addition to the city's only local news source. I recommend a book entitled The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer, niece and aunt. Barrows completed the book that her aunt, Shaffer, had begun before her death in 2008. You need to run to the library and grab this jewel. This … [Read More...]
There is a Treasure in East Ridge
There is a treasure in East Ridge. It is located in the Southern corner of the City Hall, and it is the library. Our library is beautiful. You should come to the library and enjoy its coolness and that wonderful, nostalgic smell of good books just waiting to be read; free WiFi, comfortable seating, and digital and audio materials. There are free computers available for limited use as well. The staff includes Gail, Donna, and Jennifer; the director, Patty, has been here for over 20 years, I … [Read More...]
Council Announces Called Meeting
There will be a called meeting of the East Ridge City Council on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 5:30 pm to discuss information gathered from a CARTA input meeting and an online survey as well as discuss possible programs to fit the needs of the community. The Council may take action if necessary. … [Read More...]
Planning Commission Approves Rezonings, Tweaks Sign Ordinance
The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday evening and approved the rezoning of three properties in the city and recommended a minor amendment be made to the city's sign ordinance. A request from John Groves to rezone property at 401 South Howell Avenue from Residential District to Office District was approved. There was no opposition voiced by citizens and the commission approved the request unanimously but not before some provisions were added. Vehicle access would be limited to South … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 11
Auto burglaries continue to happen across the city. According to police reports, in recent days cars have been broken into on Hibbler Circle and Tamarack Trail. Three cars were recently entered in the 1000 block of Hibbler, reports show. In all cases victims reported that there cars were unlocked. All were ransacked. In one case the victim reported that the only thing taken was a finger nail kit. The report states that the victim in this incident told police that he believes the people … [Read More...]