Nooga Live is the Newest Addition to The Gateway, a 110-Acre Development On Tuesday, local elected officials joined Bob Martino, real estate developer and owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, to … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Battle to Draw
The Chattanooga Red Wolves battled to a 2-2 draw with Central Valley Fuego FC, Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League One action. The league-leading Red Wolves are now 3-2-2 on the year. … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for May 17
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 17. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Lorenzo Bell - Fail to Appear, Cancelled License, Traffic … [Read More...]
Delays in Processing Disability Applications Impose ‘Significant Hardships’ in Tennessee
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout A longstanding backlog in the processing of disability benefits applications from people who are too sick to work has surpassed 1.1 million people nationally — a … [Read More...]
May 14 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 11 Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (Budgetel Inn)(theft of property): Security staff at the property showed video footage of a … [Read More...]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting of April 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdq5NxwUQA0 … [Read More...]
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May 13 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 12 Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (harassment): A woman at the Budgetel reported being sent harassing texts by her ex-boyfriend. (22-006691) 1410 Mack Smith Road (warrant service): Bryant Greer was arrested on active Hamilton County warrants and transported to jail. (no number) 1410 Mack Smith Road (public intoxication): Police observed Brittney Penn sitting on the curb at the Budgetel with a small child. Greer was … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 12
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 10 Day Shift 1308 West End- Police stood by at this location while codes inspected and secured the property. Squatters were found inside and were trespassed from the location. 1517 Tombras Ave- Breahn Norwood was taken into custody at ER Court for an outstanding ER warrant and transported to the jail. 1517 Tombras Ave- Alexis Thompson, Frank Pena, and Damon Carmichael were all taken into custody at ER court on outstanding … [Read More...]
Optimist Club Honors Hammond with ‘Respect for Law Officer of the Year Award’
On Thursday afternoon, the Scenic Chattanooga Optimist Club awarded the 2022 Respect for Law – Officer of the Year award to Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond for his many dedicated years of service to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Hamilton County. The Respect for Law Officer of the Year Award has its roots in a program started in 1965 when former FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover and International Optimist Club Past International President, Carl Bowen, created the … [Read More...]
May 11 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 08 – Day Shift 1410 Mack Smith Road (violation of conditions of release): Police came into contact with a male subject at the Budgetel Inn after police were notified about a woman yelling for help. The woman has an active order of protection against the man who was arrested and taken to jail. (22-006492) 5410 Ringgold Road (aggravated assault): The complainant contacted police and told them he was approached by an old … [Read More...]
Parkridge Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Hospital Safety
Parkridge Medical Center received an “A” grade in the Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction that recognizes the facility’s achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The recognition is the nation’s most prestigious honor for patient safety. “Earning consecutive ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group underscores that patient safety is a foundational part of our culture at Parkridge Medical Center,” said Tom Ozburn, president and … [Read More...]
Tennessee State Parks Partner with American Canoe Association for Kayak Instruction
NASHVILLE – Twelve Tennessee State Parks are joining the Tennessee chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA) to offer low-cost kayaking instruction on May 21, as part of National Safe Boating Week on May 21-27. The ACA is the national accrediting body for paddle sports education. The classes are being offered at a discount, costing $15 per person, with the revenue going to Tennessee State Parks. All instructors are Tennessee volunteers who are nationally certified to give paddling and … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for May 10
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along" reports. May 06 – Day Shift 5408 Ringgold Road (found property): The store manager found an iPhone lying on a store shelf. The phone was placed in Property and Evidence. (22-006350) 1315 San Hsi Drive (auto burglary): The complainant called police after finding his vehicle had been entered sometime after 3:00 a.m. this morning. The unknown suspect stole cash, credit cards and tools. (22-006361) 4214 Ringgold Road (warrant … [Read More...]
VIDEO: Housing Commission Meeting from May 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdgHBVfsls4 … [Read More...]
Firearm Recovered at Middle Valley Elementary School
On Monday morning, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was advised that a 10-year-old had brought a firearm to Middle Valley Elementary School. The firearm was left in a child’s backpack at aftercare over weekend and recovered this morning by a Hamilton County Department of Education School Safety Officer (SSO). The firearm was secured by the SSO and then turned over to the Sheriff’s Office. As this incident pertains to a juvenile, no further details are available. … [Read More...]
Tennessee Health Billing Firm Accused in Court of ‘Cartel-Like’ Behavior
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout A Tennessee firm that pioneered the outsourcing of hospital emergency medical care now stands accused in courtrooms across the nation of scheming to turn emergency rooms into corporate profit centers through “cartel-like” behavior, including price fixing, legal intimidation, and fraud. TeamHealth’s accusers say the Knoxville-based corporation is intentionally fleecing patients, shortchanging doctors, deceiving insurers and driving up the cost of emergency … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests May 2-8
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 2-8. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. COLEMAN, EUGENE LEE7710E BRAINERD RD APT 1408 CHATTANOOGA, 37421Age at Arrest: 48 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeAGGRAVATED ASSAULTUNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FRICKS, DAVID HARDY145 HENDRICKS … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Rally for Home Win
The Red Wolves rallied for a 4-1 win over the Northern Colorado Hailstorm, Saturday evening at CHI Memorial in USL League One play. The win moved the Red Wolves to 3-2-1 in league play, 3-3-1 overall. David Texeira had a pair of goals for the Red Wolves, while David "DJ" Benton and Jose Carrera added a goal each. The Red Wolves will host Central Valley Fuego next Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The team will stay in East Ridge the following weekend, as the Greenville Triumph visit. … [Read More...]
May 7 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from "pass along" reports furnished by the East Ridge Police Department. May 5 Day Shift 22-006303- 323 Camp Jordan Parkway- Narcotics Arrest- Charles Pederson was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, and public intoxication following an encounter with CSU. Kollene Spencer was also arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in connection with this … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for May 10
The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Jolene Bendzak DeMarco - Possession Heroin/Resale, Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Jason Chubb - Possession Meth, Possession Xanax, Revoked DL. Carlos Dickey - Aggravated Assault (2), Hit and Run, Simple Assault. David Franklin - DUI, Fail to Appear, Felon Possession Firearm, Open Container, Speeding. David Fricks - Public … [Read More...]
TDOT Contractor to Begin Concrete Rehabilitation and Bridge Repair Along I-75
The Work Will be Done at Night over the Next Several Weekends As part of the project to repair damaged concrete slabs, perform bridge repairs, and install new pavement markings, TDOT contract crews must implement lane closures on I-75 in both directions between mile marker 6.6 and mile marker 12.6. This work will occur nightly and over the next several weekends, with the exception of Memorial Day weekend. The first section to be repaired is on I-75 South between mile marker 12.6 and mile marker … [Read More...]