Catholic moved to 10-0 on the season with a thrilling 14-8 come-from-behind victory over Silverdale. It was an epic battle played at the OLPH campus located in East Ridge, TN. Storms lifted with just enough daylight left to play the game. A beautiful rainbow served as the backdrop for much of the hard-fought, physical contest. […]
Take a Stand to Prevent Falls
While falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injury for people age 65 and older, they are not an inevitable part of aging. This year’s Fall Prevention Awareness Day event, Take a Stand to Prevent Falls, seeks to raise awareness about how to prevent fall-related injury among older adults. “In Hamilton County, […]
UPDATED: Police Arrest Bailes after SWAT Standoff
According to a press release by CPD, on Sunday evening Chattanooga Police were on the scene of a SWAT standoff on East 28th Street. Police said they were assisting East Ridge Police, who tried to serve a search warrant but instead, the suspect barricaded himself inside the house. Chattanooga Police took Paul Tracy Bailes, a […]
ERHS Announces Second ‘Hall of Fame’ Class
East Ridge High School officials announce the second class of the ERHS Athletic Hall of Fame, that will be inducted at halftime of the East Ridge/Hixson football game on September 25 at Shanks Field/Raymond James Stadium. The Members are: 1. ED FOSTER – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – 1986-1988, PRINCIPAL – 1988-1998, TSSAA Legislative Council, Chattanooga Sports […]
I Am An East Ridge Optimist
I am proud to be an East Ridge Optimist. I am writing this post for a number of reasons. First, and foremost, to further honor our men and women that sacrifice daily for our freedoms and safety. This past Monday, The East Ridge Optimist Club sponsored a 911 luncheon at the East Ridge Community Center […]
Gravitt Sets the Record Straight
For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Marc Gravitt. I serve as Vice Mayor of East Ridge, a position that I am honored with and I take very serious. For those that know me, you know I speak my mind. I have absolutely reached my limit on comments made by people […]
Catholic Rolls Over Sale Creek
Catholic’s undefeated streak continues with a 28-8 victory over Sale Creek this week at Red Bank Middle School. The Rams moved to 6-0 after a dominating performance against the Panthers. Catholic scored on their opening drive when Dallas Brown found Bennett Brinson in the end-zone on a 14-yard strike. It was Brinson’s first action […]
Rams Hand Bucs 30-18 Defeat
It was a packed house at Billy Warren Field as Catholic downed Boyd Buchanan, 30-18, Monday. The Boyd Buchanan Buccaneers and the Catholic Rams both entered the game undefeated in conference play. Catholic got on the scoreboard first as Dallas Brown scampered for a 24 yard touchdown. The conversion attempt failed and Catholic led […]
Catholic Defeats Tennessee Christian, 34-6
On a beautiful evening for football, Catholic defeated Tennessee Christian 34-6 in a game played at Billy Warren field at OLPH school in East Ridge. With the victory Catholic moved to 5-0. The festivities began with a stirring National Anthem rendition sung by OLPH student Isabella Gearinger. Catholic received the opening kick-off and started on […]
Walmart Hiring Up to 95 for Neighborhood Market
WHAT: Walmart will hire up to 95 associates to work at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market slated to open this fall in East Ridge. A temporary hiring center has opened inside the Fort Oglethorpe Walmart Supercenter located at 3040 Battlefield Parkway. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. […]
UPDATED: ERPD Getting In-Car Computers
ERPD Chief J.R. Reed _ I was recently notified by the United States Attorney Eastern District of Tennessee, Mr. William Killian, that the Office of Justice Programs has awarded the FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to the City of East Ridge Police Department in the amount of $10,500 to purchase computer […]
Catholic Downs Normal Park, 30-8
The Catholic football team moved to 3-0 with a 30-8 victory over Normal Park. Catholic is a cooperative football program consisting of students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in East Ridge and St. Jude in Hixson, TN. Normal Park is also a cooperative football team with players from Normal Park Middle and Chattanooga School […]
Catholic Downs Chattanooga Christian, 22-6
The Chattanooga area middle school football season began last week. In a key match-up, Catholic defeated Chattanooga Christian, 22-6. Catholic is a cooperative football program consisting of students from Chattanooga’s two area Catholic middle schools, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in East Ridge and St. Jude in Hixson. The game was a hard-fought contest played […]
City Gets ‘Safe Routes to School’ Grant
East Ridge officials have been notified that the City has been awarded both applications submitted by the City for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant for a total of $229,442, both awarded amounts total. The SRTS Program seeks to encourage students and their families to walk or bike rather than use vehicles to […]