The East Ridge Police Department wishes to remind residents of East Ridge that shooting fireworks inside the city limits is illegal. Citizens who choose to use fireworks in other, legal locations should ensure the safety of those around them. It’s estimated that around 230 serious injuries occur around the July 4 holiday every year. Additionally, around […]
East Ridge Offices Closed In Observance of Independence Day
On Wednesday, July 4, East Ridge offices and Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Wednesday, your trash will be picked up on Thursday, July 5. East Ridge Court will be held today, Monday, July 2, at 3:00 p.m. for inmates only. Court will resume its normal […]
Mathis: One of ‘Those People’
When we all got together to defend our property rights a few months ago, we proved to the City that the people really care and have the power … the power to VOTE in 2018! Tomorrow is the last day to register, please register to VOTE!! I always tell people if you don’t vote, then you have […]
Education PAC Endorses Helton
East Ridge City Councilwoman Esther Helton has received the endorsement of early education advocates, Tennesseans for Quality Early Education – Political Action Committee (TQEE-PAC). Helton, a nurse for more than 35 years, won the support of TQEE-PAC for her views on supporting quality education for young children. “Councilwoman Helton is a model public servant in […]
TFA Endorses Mason in State Representative Race
On Thursday, The Jonathan Mason for State Representative Campaign received an endorsement from the Tennessee Firearms Association. “I am proud to receive the endorsement of the TFA, Mason said in a press release. “Our campaign has worked hard going door to door, talking to voters about issues that are important to District 30. Protecting 2nd […]
Hepatitis A Cases Continue to Rise
The number of hepatitis A cases in Hamilton County continues to rise and is currently at seven since early May 2018. Normally we have about 0-1 cases per year. The most effective means of preventing hepatitis A infection is by getting the hepatitis A vaccine. Other preventive measures include good handwashing practice and avoiding recreational […]
Sweetbay Rezoning Tabled; New Animal Shelter Moving Forward
Editor’s note: Article courtesy of Chattanoogan.com Errors that were made in a city-wide rezoning in the 1980’s are causing problems for the owners of an apartment complex on Fountain Avenue. At Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting, a public hearing on the rezoning of the Sweetbay Apartments at 3623 Fountain Avenue drew considerable opposition from people […]
Independence Day Safety Reminders from HCSO
In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th festivities, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following safety reminders to ensure the citizens of Hamilton County enjoy a safe and meaningful holiday. The safe discharge of fireworks is allowed for residents who live within the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. However, if you live […]
Homebuilders Association Endorses Mason
On Thursday, the Jonathan Mason for State Representative Campaign made a statement regarding receiving the endorsement of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Chattanooga. “District 30 will experience a large amount of growth in our county over the next 10 years,” Mason said in a press release. “It is imperative that we have representation at the […]
Meyer Seeking Open Seat on State Executive Committee
Former State Representative Ken Meyer is running for an open seat on the Republican Party State Executive Committee for Senate District 10 in the Aug. 2 election. The seat was formerly held by Oscar Brock, who now serves as National Committeeman on the Republican National Committee for Tennessee. Meyer has a long history in Republican […]
Correll Urges Support of ERNO
We are lucky to have someone of the experience, determination and fearlessness of Dick Cook heading up such a well designed, informative and uniquely “East Ridge” centric website such as we have with EAST RIDGE NEWS ONLINE. Please make sure you visit this site, register an opinion on events of the day, vote on the […]
Local Students Earn Top Marks at State Championships
Nashville – More than 1,400 youth athletes, from middle school to college, participated in the 2018 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships, June 19–23, in Nashville. The State Championships spanned five full days of co-ed competition in three shotgun shooting sports disciplines: trap, skeet and sporting clays. Individuals and teams from all corners of […]
WWTA Starting Rehab of Sewers in Part of City
The Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority (WWTA) has commenced rehabilitating the aging sewer pipe lines of Basin 10. This $7 million project consists of evaluating the current conditions of the sewer lines and repairing any damaged pipes. According to a press release by the City of East Ridge, WWTA estimates that approximately 22,000 […]
Health Department Seeing Increase in Hepatitis A Cases
Currently, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is experiencing a higher than normal number of cases of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Typically, about one case a year is reported to the Department, yet since early May 2018, four cases have been reported. In light of the current Hepatitis A outbreak in Middle Tennessee, and other similar […]
Mason Gets Endorsement from Property Rights PAC
On Thursday, Jonathan Mason made statements on his campaign’s endorsement from Citizens for Home Rule Political Action Committee (CHR-PAC). In accepting the endorsement, Jonathan Mason said, “Our property is often our biggest investment. Too many times are citizens threatened by their own government looking to seize their land. We have seen this action just recently […]
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