On January 27, Serenity Grace Heinrich was laid to rest at the Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. The death of the precious 5-year-old daughter of Grace and Steven left is all deeply saddened. The pain of her loss to those of us at East Ridge Parks and Recreation pierced our hearts. Understand that each and every […]
Crime Stoppers
Chattanooga Police say on January 17th, two women entered the Target on Hwy 153. There, they bought $480 worth of goods using a stolen credit card number. The actual card holder was still in possession of his card at the time of the purchase, leading investigators to believe that the credit card number had been […]
Gravitt Recognized by Assessing Officers Group
Nashville _ Representative Marc Gravitt has been awarded the Legislator of the Year Award for the 109th General Assembly by the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers. Will Denami, Executive Director of the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers, presented the award to Representative Gravitt on behalf of the statewide association. “I have had the privilege to […]
Zika Virus: What Hamilton County Needs to Know
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The CDC has issued a health and travel advisory for the recent Zika virus outbreak in the Caribbean and Central and South America (pronounced ZEE-kah). While that seems far away, Zika virus infections have been reported in travelers returning to the US. These imported cases may result in human-to-mosquito-to-human spread of […]
Food City Shoppers Aid Local Animal Shelters
Abingdon, VA – The Food City Pet Club just recently wrapped up their annual Pet Hunger Drive – their most successful drive on record to date. The drive began on November 30th and ran through January 9th and included all of Food City’s area supermarkets. During the promotion, Food City customers were invited to purchase special […]
Health Department Urges Radon Testing Homes
Did you know that long term exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? In observance of National Radon Action Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department would like area residents to know how they can get a free test kit for their home and what they can do to reduce […]
Law Enforcement Officers Indicted for Stealing from Nonprofit
A special investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed that two members of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers Association (TLETOA) stole at least $175,700 from the nonprofit association. According to a press release by the comptroller’s office, the investigation was initiated at the request of TLETOA officials after they discovered questionable payments from […]
UPDATED: Authorities Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks
UPDATE: The two businesses that failed the alcohol compliance checks were Party Mart, 6006 Ringgold Road and Amigo Mexican Restaurant, 3805 Ringgold Rd. Chief J.R. Reed said he wanted to speak with members of the ER Beer Board concerning the checks before releasing the names of the businesses. Authorities said the businesses have a Jan. […]
THP Announces ‘No Refusal’ Traffic Safety Enforcement
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a “No Refusal” traffic safetyenforcement campaign during the 2015 New Year’s Eve holiday period, beginning Thursday,December 31 at 12:01 a.m. and concluding Monday, January 4 at 11:59 p.m. State troopers willperform saturation patrols, seat belt, sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints as well asbar/tavern checks during the holiday. […]
Comptroller’s Office Marks Record Achievment
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline is marking a record achievement in its effort to help uncover the misuse of government funds and property. According to a report on the comptroller’s Website, confidential tips to the hotline helped to identify a record $1,112,500 in confirmed thefts, shortages and questioned costs for the fiscal year […]
Camp Jordan Closed until Monday
Camp Jordan Park will remain closed due to flooding until 8 a.m. on Monday December 28. East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director, Stump Martin, said it is imperative that the park gates remain closed today due to safety concerns. “Please stay out of the park and away from dangerous high water,” Martin said. According to […]
Christmas Nights of Lights Closed Saturday
The Christmas Nights of Lights, scheduled for tonight at Camp Jordan, has been cancelled due to the flooding in the park. East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director, Stump Martin, said a big crowd was again expected tonight. “We told Titan Lights Show executives Ritchie and Dodd King two years ago that we experience the creeks […]
Transportation Coalition Updates Maps
NASHVILLE – The Transportation Coalition of Tennessee has updated its online interactive maps and corresponding list of transportation infrastructure needs to include $5.3 billion in new projects released by Gov. Bill Haslam in November. The maps and list, which outline projects in all 95 counties, can be found on the Transportation Coalition’s website at www.TransportationCoalitionTN.org. […]
East Ridge Team Playing in Dome
ATLANTA, GA -The Real AJ Foundation will present the 4th Annual “Georgia High School All-Star Event” on December 22, 2015 in the Georgia Dome, benefitting Cerebral Palsy Awareness. A North Georgia All-star team coached by North Murray’s Houston White, will take on an All-star team from Metro Atlanta in a 4:30 game. In addition, the […]
Don’t Be A Victim This Christmas!
The following are safety tips courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Get Involved! No one individual or agency working alone can prevent crime. It takes police and citizens working in partnership together to prevent crime and build safer neighborhoods. With the holidays fast approaching and holiday packages being delivered daily, everyone needs to pay more […]