On Saturday night one of the city’s most popular restaurants, The Corner Cafe, hosted dozens of classic cars in a “Cruise-In” to benefit the East Ridge Community Food Pantry. Scores of people showed up for the free burgers and dogs to gawk at everything from a ’32 Ford three-window high boy to classic ’67 Camaros, […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 17
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. David Cosby – Drug Paraphernalia, Possession Schedule VI, Possession Schedule II/Meth, Possession Schedule I/Cocaine. Lamont Gamble – Public Intoxication. Steven Hodge – Theft over $2,500/For […]
First-Ever Citizens’ Police Academy to Begin on Monday
The East Ridge Police Department will kick off its first-ever Citizens’ Police Academy on Monday, September 16, officials said earlier this week. Officials said the 10-week academy will give an opportunity for residents to become better acquainted with some of East Ridge’s Finest, and provide a unique perspective on the challenges that police officers face […]
Lance, Beard Appointed ERPD Chaplains
The East Ridge Police Department has not one but two chaplains now. Mayor Brian Williams swore in Danny Lance and Daniel Beard to their positions, Thursday at the East Ridge City Council meeting. “I want to thank you both for serving the community,” Mayor Williams said. “Thank you for all you do in supporting our […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 13
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Day Shift 3713 Ringgold Rd- Subway: Check the Well-being/Suspicious Persons – Police responded to this location after an employee called to report a heavyset, white female asleep on the bench. Contact was made with a man and a woman, who advised that […]
Planning Commission Eyeing Future of Commercial Development
With an eye to future redevelopment in the city, the East Ridge Planning Commission met Wednesday evening to formally recommend to the City Council amending portions of two ordinances dealing with commercial development. The commission was in agreement that the maximum height on zoning in a planned commercial center district (C4) be increased from 35 […]
Police Briefs for 9-11
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. September 11 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Rd (Suspicious Activity): Police responded to the Speedway. The reporting party saw a shirtless male climb onto the roof utilizing a ladder on the side of the building. Police located the described party at 4202 Ringgold […]
Duncan, Clark Honored at Optimist Club’s 9-11 Lunch
The East Ridge Optimist Club held its Annual 9-11 Luncheon for city employees, Wednesday at the Community Center. Carolyn Tucker, the Lt. Governor of the Gateway District, which includes Tennessee and Georgia, said the luncheon is a way for the organization to show appreciation for all the folks who serve the community of East Ridge. […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 10
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Sept. 9 Day Shift 6956 Glen Errol Way (DOA): A man discovered his father passed away in his bedroom when he stopped by to check on him after not hearing from him since Thursday. CID and the ME responded, and the body […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 9
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. September 05– Day Shift 3629 Shirl Jo Lane (Theft): The resident reported the theft of his gray Smith &Wesson 659 9mm from his house sometime between March and now. Sanchez has no suspect information. The firearm was entered into NCIC. 4321 Ringgold […]
ERPD Arrests Sept 2-8
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 2-8. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MCCORMICK, TRACY D 1509 KARWILL […]
Fun in the Sun at ‘PioneerFest’
Hundreds of people flocked to the second annual PioneerFest, Saturday at Camp Jordan Park, bringing residents, civic groups, schools, religious congregations and businesses together for entertainment, activities, food and fun. The event is a fundraiser for the East Ridge Needy Child Fund. A new addition this year was “East Ridge Has Talent.” Buddy Griffith, the […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 10
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Byron Anderson – Possession Meth, Tampering with Evidence, Forgery, Identity Theft, Possession Prohibited Weapon, Drug Paraphernalia. Steven Bass – Drug Paraphernalia/Alias Capias. Thomas Dobbs – […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 5
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Sept. 4 Day Shift 5707 Ringgold Road (theft): A white male and white female stole approximately twenty-five packs of bacon from the Dollar General. They left in an older, dark blue sedan. 6650 Ringgold Road (disorder): David Moran was escorted off the property of La […]
Feeding the Hungry in East Ridge
The East Ridge Community Food Pantry is desperately in need of volunteers to help feed hungry families in our area. On Wednesday, this reporter went to East Ridge Methodist Church on Prater Road where the food pantry operates to get a first-hand look at the work being done. Danny McDowell, a 70-year-old retired plumber with […]
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