TDOT crews will be making concrete repairs to portions of I-75 in both directions near mile marker 8.5 in Hamilton County. This work will require multiple lane closures beginning Thursday, July 8, 2021. The lane closure schedule for these repairs is as follows: Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. EDT on […]
Fraud Alert: Watch Out for Identity Theft
When a woman was arrested last week for identity theft and other charges, it became clear to local authorities that there may be other victims in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. Jennifer Shrum, who has a middle Tennessee address, was arrested July 1, 2021 by the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Special Investigations Bureau and the […]
IRS Wraps up Its 2021 ‘Dirty Dozen’ Scams List with Warning about Promoted Abusive Arrangements
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today concludes the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams with a warning to taxpayers to watch out for schemes peddled by tax promoters, including syndicated conservation easements, abusive micro-captive insurance arrangements and other abusive arrangements. The IRS warns people to be on the lookout for promoters who peddle false […]
Local Athletes Earn Titles at State Championships
Tennessee’s Scholastic Clay Target Program is one of the largest in the nation; its State Championships is among the nation’s premier amateur shotgun shooting sport competitions NASHVILLE _ More than 2,000 youth athletes, from middle school to college, participated in the 2021 Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program State Championships on June 21 through 27 in […]
Catoosa County Animal Control Reminds Pet Owners to Bring Animals Indoors During July 4th Fireworks
RINGGOLD – Catoosa County Animal Control representatives are reminding pet owners to bring their animals indoors or in a secure location when fireworks are being discharged for Independence Day celebrations. “Dogs and cats are sensitive to loud noises, especially fireworks, which they can perceive as a threat,” said Catoosa County Animal Control Director Sheree Horton. […]
City Offices Closed for July 4th Holiday
Regular Monday Trash Collection will be Picked Up on Tuesday East Ridge offices and library will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Monday, your trash will be collected on Tuesday, July 6. The City also wants to remind everyone that it is illegal to […]
ERPD Chief: Discharging Fireworks inside City is Illegal
With the Independence Day Holiday coming this weekend, the East Ridge Police Department would like to remind our citizens that fireworks within the city limits of East Ridge are illegal. Fireworks can be dangerous for those using them and can be traumatic for pets, small children, and the elderly. Please be considerate of your fellow […]
Former Vice-Mayor Sheds Light on Employment/Retention Practices inside City Hall
Mr. Cook wrote an excellent article on the cliches of East Ridge. This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the internal workings of the East Ridge governing body. I’m not great with dates, but back when I was in office 1998-2002 the city paid a premium price for a compensation and job […]
City Council Meeting of June 24
DA’s Office to Use New State Law in Effort to Curb Local Gun Violence
Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has announced plans to bolster the fight against gun violence by capitalizing on a new state law. The Tennessee legislature passed a law that calls for increased jail time for felons who commit crimes while in possession of a firearm. It becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Currently, […]
Red Wolves, Greenville Match Ends in Draw
The Red Wolves managed a 1-1 draw against Greenville in pro soccer action, Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. The draw gives the Red Wolves a 5-1-2 record, good enough for third in USL League One standings. The team will travel to Nebraska next week to take on the league leading Union Omaha. Down 1-0, […]
Weekend Closure Set for I-24 over Germantown Road
As part of the bridge replacement project currently underway on I-24 over Germantown Road near mile marker 183 in Chattanooga, TDOT contract crews will implement the third and final weekend closure of I-24 to install a protective membrane and final paving on the newly-constructed bridges. The third and final full closure of I-24 over Germantown […]
City of East Ridge Approves Budget Amendment
The City Council approved a budget amendment to a $16.36 million budget almost as soon as it passed it, Thursday night at the City Council Meeting. It is still unclear what the new property tax rate may be after the recent Hamilton County reassessment. The current assessment is $1.338 per $100. The city council, by […]
Hamilton County DA’s Office Joins Investigation Involving the Baptiste Group
Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has joined the investigation into allegations of illegal activities involving the Baptiste Group at a group home at 1914 Vance Avenue. “I met yesterday with representatives of the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) and the Department of Health and Human Services,” said General Pinkston. “We will be working with […]
FBI Seeking Additional Victims in Deakins Indictment for Sexual Exploitation of Children
KNOXVILLE – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in identifying potential historical victims of convicted sexual offender Mark Alan Deakins who were victimized, photographed, and/or filmed/videoed by Deakins from the 1990s through June 2021. Victims of Deakins most likely include males between the ages of 7 and 17. It is […]
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