Editor's Note: Candidates Jim Bethune, Jacky Cagle and Denny Manning chose not to participate for this article. Early voting for the East Ridge Municipal Election begins on Wednesday, … [Read More...]
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More Than 10K Have Voted in Two Days of Early Voting
Early voting for the November 6 General Election began Wednesday, October 17, and will extend through November 1. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission Website, more than 10,000 … [Read More...]
HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death of East Ridge Man
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department is investigating the in-custody death of an East Ridge man. According to a press release issued by the HCSO, on Wednesday deputies were called to a first … [Read More...]
Custer to Assume Duties of Assistant City Manager
Kenny Custer, the Director of City Services, will assume the duties of City Manager when Scott Miller retires in November. In a special called meeting Wednesday evening, the East Ridge City Council … [Read More...]
ERPD Busts Woman with Large Amount of Meth
A call about a person being possibly intoxicated in the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market resulted in the arrest of a woman wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the discovery of 70 … [Read More...]
Council to Hold Special Called Meeting
The East Ridge City Council will meet Wednesday in a special called meeting, according to the City's Website. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss/take action on Ordinance No. 1084, which would … [Read More...]
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ERNO Publisher on NoogaRadio
East Ridge News Online Publisher Dick Cook appeared on NoogaRadio 92.7 with host David Tulis to discuss the candidates in the upcoming municipal election. Here are the links to the hour-long program: https://www.facebook.com/noogaradio/videos/2151893811496807/ https://www.facebook.com/noogaradio/videos/333366987429320/ … [Read More...]
Pioneer QB Russell has Career Night Against Sequoyah
Pioneer quarterback Alonzo Russell's 373 all-purpose yards in a 49-34 Region 2 4/A win over Sequoyah last Friday has earned him the distinction of being the Chattanooga Times Free Press's "player of the week." Russell completed 12-of-15 passes for 313 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 70 yards and three scores. East Ridge rolled up 517 total yards of offense. The win improved East Ridge's overall record to 2-6 and 2-2 in the region. A win this Friday at Howard can boost the Pioneers … [Read More...]
Dunfee Supporting Helton
There are several things that Ms. Helton would like to see improved within District 30, which includes East Hamilton County, areas of Chattanooga, East Ridge, East Brainerd, Apison, and Collegedale. These are very serious issues such as health care, vocational education and good-paying jobs and keeping our taxes low. The two issues I’m supporting Ms. Helton is one, the opportunity for vocational education for our students who are leaving high school with no real job skills and no opportunity … [Read More...]
Why are Thongnopnua and Bredesen Downplaying their Democratic Values?
For the past several months, the Democratic Party has reached a tipping point. “Their Resistance” is to oppose anything and everything Republicans are doing to deliver a stronger economy and better economic opportunities for all Americans. Yet, I find it very interesting that the public outcry we are seeing from the Democrats on a national level is nowhere to be found when it comes to our local Democrats running for public office. Just look at Phil Bredesen and Joda Thongnopnua. Both … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests for Oct. 8-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 8-14. 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. DAILEY, KRISTIN NICOLE 106 CENTRO ST CHATTANOOGA, 37419 Age at Arrest: 37 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DOMESTIC ASSAULT ADAMS, JOSEPH LEBRON 1209 INDIAN … [Read More...]
City Honors Clark
Mayor Brent Lambert declared by proclamation that the first Saturday in October shall be Larry Clark Day, Thursday night during the East Ridge City Council Meeting. Lambert said that 10 years ago his predecessor, Mike Steele, honored Clark, who has spearheaded the River Rescue along Spring Creek for the past 30 years. Lambert said that Clark is a "special citizen" and that Lambert wanted to "reiterate" the proclamation. "Larry Clark has led a grass roots effort," Lambert said. "And 2018 is … [Read More...]
Missionary Ridge Learning Community Kickoff
You are invited to attend an impacting afternoon of cookies and community. Please join us in meeting families and community partners from other schools in our new learning community. You will meet the Executive Director for our community as well get to participate in planning for the future of Hamilton County Schools. Together, let’s make our community and schools stronger. … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins with traffic cases at 3 p.m. Walter Brock - Possession Schedule IV, Simple Possession. Dale Dockery - Vandalism over $1,000 (2), Civil Rights Intimidation. James Farris - Possession Schedule II, Criminal Impersonation, Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting. Anthony Jenkins - Public Intoxication/Alias Capias. Austin Johnson - Tampering with … [Read More...]
Council Can’t Decide on Terms, Salary for Miller’s Interim
It is still unclear who will fill in as city manager in East Ridge when Scott Miller retires at the end of this month. Thursday night's East Ridge City Council meeting was dominated by a rancorous, extended discussion about Miller's replacement, whether or not to create a new position in the organizational chart, and how much money that person should be paid while performing the duties of Assistant City Manager. Ultimately, the council could not come to a consensus and tabled the ordinance, … [Read More...]
Independent on Ballot Throws Support to Thongnopnua in State House Race
J. Michael Holloway, an independent on the ballot in Tennessee’s 30th State House district, announced his endorsement and support for Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic nominee seeking the open seat. Holloway, an attorney and East Brainerd native, stated that while his name is on the ballot, he was urging voters in Tennessee’s 30th State House district to vote for Thongnopnua for the seat. After picking up papers and subsequently qualifying for the ballot in April, Holloway said he determined … [Read More...]
IDB Approves Southern Honda Powersports Deal
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved an incentive package to Southern Honda Powersports that could bring the dealership more than $7.4 million over a two-decade period, Tuesday afternoon. City Manager Scott Miller told the board that city staff had been in negotiations with dealership officials for several years. Southern Honda has acquired six acres of land at 6750 Ringgold Road from Community Baptist Church. The dealership intends to build a 35,000 square foot building from … [Read More...]
Thongnopnua Releases First Campaign Ad
Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, released his first campaign ad ‘Working Families First’ ahead of the start of Early Voting next week. The ad highlights Thongnopnua’s life story, growing up in East Ridge, Tennessee, and his vision for Tennessee. He also talks about moving beyond partisan politics in order to ensure District 30 has a representative that will prioritize funding local schools and expand access to health care. WATCH HERE: … [Read More...]
Deadline on Registering to Vote in Nov. General Election is Today
If you are not yet registered to vote and intend to vote in the November 6 General Election, today, Tuesday, Oct. 9. is your last chance to get signed up. Kerry Steelman, the Hamilton County Administrator of Elections, said the most convenient way to register to vote is through the state's voter registration Website. "It is so easy," Steelman said in a telephone conversation with East Ridge News Online earlier today. "The GovTn Website has everything you need. You can find polling places and … [Read More...]
‘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 congregations and businesses together for entertainment, food and fun - is scheduled for October 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers of the event are actively seeking "sponsors" to set up booths inside the area to promote their organizations. As a sponsor you will be provided with a space (10X10 … [Read More...]
No Sizzle in ‘Cookout’ but Voters Have Another Chance to Inform Themselves
In a very real attempt to add some substance to the East Ridge Municipal Election, an event was held Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of Local Coffee of East Ridge. "Cookout with the Candidates," was conceived as a combination meet-and-greet and cookout where all the candidates would be on hand in a very casual, non-threatening environment to interact with voters. Voters would have a chance to talk with the people running for City Council and the Mayor's job and find out more about the … [Read More...]