A fire damaged a house on Douglas Drive, Friday afternoon. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters, police and Hamilton County EMS were dispatched to a reported residential fire at 107 Douglas Drive at 12:46 p.m. When they arrived, heavy smoke was reported coming from several areas of the two-story house. The person […]
Health Department to Distribute Free At-Home Test Kits
Upcoming Health Department Vaccination Events The Hamilton County Health Department will distribute free at-home COVID-19 test kits at their 921 E. 3rd Street location weekdays, beginning Tuesday, September 7th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. while supplies last. Test kits will no longer be available at the Tennessee Riverpark. Test kits from two manufacturers will […]
UPDATED: Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office and Ringgold Police Investigating Murder of Therapy Counselor
UPDATE: On Friday night, Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk said his detectives have arrested Cameron Gravitt, 36 years of age from Chattanooga, and charged him with the murder of Glenn Fraser. There is no further information at this time. RINGGOLD _ The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office and Ringgold Police Department are investigating the murder of […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
TDOT will be halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day weekend beginning at noon on Friday, September 3rd until 6:00 am on Tuesday, September 7th to provide more roadway capacity for travelers during the busy holiday. HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) […]
Chauncey’s Dog Park
I’d like to thank Councilman Mike Chauncey for his work to bring a dog park to the City Hall complex. Four years after a parks study showed that “dog park” was a top request in East Ridge, the project can finally start. Mr. Chauncey was the driving force the whole way. When the city was willing […]
Food City Kicks Off School Bucks Challenge
Food City to Award $700,000 to Local Schools ABINGDON, VA. – Food City has once again pledged $700,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year. With Food City’s School Bucks Challenge, it’s easy to earn reward points. For every $1 you spend, using your Food City ValuCard, you’ll receive 1 point. “Our Food City School […]
TDOT Announces No Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday
Road Construction Won’t Delay Motorists NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon on Friday, September 3rd, until 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7th. This will provide maximum […]
Red Wolves Stay on Top of Standings with Draw
The Red Wolves staid on top of the USL League One standings battling to a scoreless draw with Toronto FC, Friday in Canada. The Wolves are now 8-1-9 in league play with 33 total points, three better than Union Omaha (8-2-6). The Red Wolves outshot their opponents on Friday, 9-7, with a 4-2 edge on […]
Woody: Police and Court too Lenient with Drug Dealers
One opinion I’d like to share is this: I read the police reports and it seems to me that the police department and the East Ridge court system is way too lenient with drug users and dealers. Same goes with repeat offenders, or whatever. _ Gary Woody
City Council Meeting of Aug. 26
OLPH Premiers New SmartLab
When Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) opened the doors earlier this month, students found a new learning experience waiting for them. That’s because OLPH has added a special kind of classroom called a “SmartLab.” Dr. Caroline Carlin, the school’s Principal, explains, “The SmartLab is a state-of-the-art classroom called a STEM center (for […]
New Food City Store on Ringgold Road Expected to be Completed Next Summer
ABINGDON, VA – On Wednesday, company officials announced plans to construct two new Food City locations in the Chattanooga market area. The first location includes a 53,000 sq. ft. supermarket at the intersection of Broad Street and W 13th Street in downtown Chattanooga and is expected to open by Spring of 2023. Food City’s second […]
East Ridge is in Crisis
I almost didn’t write this opinion for several reasons. Mainly, due to the fact the employees in East Ridge definitely need a raise above the city’s annual small percentage. But, had administration and the governing body been doing their jobs this wouldn’t be necessary. The pay plan and pay scale adjustments based on performance evaluations […]
Judge Alex McVeagh Launches Campaign
Judge Alex McVeagh, who currently serves as judge of Hamilton County General Sessions Court, Division II, on Tuesday launched his campaign for the General Election on August 4, 2022. In 2017, Judge McVeagh earned the trust of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, who first appointed Alex to the seat as one of the youngest judges in […]
Red Wolves Win in Squeeker
Ricky Ruiz’s late second-half goal was the difference as the Red Wolves bested Union Omaha, 1-0, in USL League One play, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium. Jason Ramos got the assist in the 79th minute of play. Tim Trilk recorded a pair of saves in goal for the Red Wolves (8-1-8). The win moved the […]
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