More than two dozen volunteers chipped in Saturday morning to give Spring Creek Elementary School a spring cleaning. Well, it was a little more involved than just taking some Mr. Clean to the floors and counters, as parents, teachers, volunteers from the East Ridge Council of the Chamber of Commerce and students from across the […]
Government Files Suit Against Heltons for Back Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a civil lawsuit against East Ridge Municipal Judge Cris Helton and his ex-wife, Esther Helton, claiming the Heltons owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes to the government. According to the suit filed in U.S. Federal Court on Feb. 24, the government is seeking $438,556 in back […]
UPDATED: HCSB Approves Transfer of Athletic Facilities
The Hamilton County School Board, in its regularly scheduled meeting, voted unanimously Thursday night to deed over athletic facilities at East Ridge High School to the City of East Ridge. The deal, long in the making, will divest Hamilton County Schools of any responsibility in maintaining football, baseball and the softball fields as well as […]
Miller: New Motels, Retail and Restaurants on the Way
East Ridge City Manager Scott Miller briefed the Industrial Development Board Tuesday night at City Hall telling them among other things that the city is negotiating with the owner of the 4As Inn to raze the aging motel and build a new one. “We’ve met with them three or four times and we are trying […]
UPDATED: Postal Worker Tips Police to Murder/Suicide
UPDATE: East Ridge Police have identified the two people found deceased from an apparent murder/suicide on Shelby Circle. Joseph (Charlie) Yates and Ellen McKenzie were found after a mail carrier found a note on the mailbox and notified police. The victims were taken to the Hamilton County medical examiner’s office an investigators are waiting […]
City Council Agonizes over ‘Amenities’ on Parkway
The East Ridge City Council met Thursday at City Hall and once again issues pertaining to the Jordan Crossing development dominated the discussion. The council voted on first reading to adopt an ordinance which would give a small parcel of land in the 600 block of Camp Jordan Parkway to Exit 1 LLC, the developers […]
Diamond Tower at New Location on Mack Smith Road
Diamond Tower, the full-service jewelry store that has been serving East Ridge for 13 years, recently moved to a new location on the eastern end of Ringgold Road. Byron Brooks, the proprietor of Diamond Tower, said that he moved his shop to 1465 Mack Smith Road, across the street from Cracker Barrel, to make shopping […]
Gravitt, Gardenhire Receive Input from Citizens
Two members of the Hamilton County delegation to the General Assembly _ Rep. Marc Gravitt and Sen. Todd Gardenhire _ held a forum at the community center on Thursday evening. The hour-long forum was an attempt to “hear what’s on your mind and learn what you are concerned about,” Sen. Gardenhire said. The sparsely-attended event […]
Group Home Resident Charged with Rape
On Thursday, a call to police to investigate a disorder at a group home for mentally challenged adults has led to the arrest of a resident on rape charges. Shantez Ferguson, 22, of 1612 Truman Avenue, a resident of the home, was charged with Rape. He was jailed on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled […]
‘Heart Attack Shack’ Open for Business
A new business with a catchy name opened its doors for patrons on Thursday. The Heart Attack Shack, a restaurant specializing in burgers, wings, nachos and fries, had its soft opening today and is planning on a big grand opening sometime later in the month. Brian Tipps, a Nashville businessman, is the owner of the […]
ERPD Asking for Help
The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help in identifying two men who have repeatedly shoplifted from a local grocery store. Officials said the men pictured in these still photo from a surveillance camera have brazenly entered the Walmart Neighborhood Market on several occasions and shoplifted large amounts of beer. Anyone with information as […]
Possible Lead on Mail Thief
A resident who lives near South Terrace reported to the police that mail was stolen from his mailbox early Tuesday morning. Now, with the help of the victim, law enforcement have at least an idea of how this thief is getting around. The victim of the theft captured photos of what appears to be a […]
Man Injured in Fire at Welworth Home
One man was injured when fire damaged his home on Welworth Avenue early Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to the house at 5901 Welworth at 12:08 a.m. Light smoke was coming from the house and the occupants were outside the structure. The fire, […]
City Hires Litchford as Interim Attorney
In a special called meeting on Thursday, the East Ridge City Council hired Mark Litchford as Interim City Attorney. Litchford, a member of the Grant Konvalinka & Harrison law firm, will replace Hal North, who resigned as City Attorney effective Jan. 1. The transition from one city attorney to another was anything but smooth. Several […]
Santa Train Spreading Joy on this Long Winter’s Night
On the first night of winter, a group of East Ridge firefighters, police officers and volunteers brought a little warmth into the world of a couple dozen families who need it most. On Wednesday evening, The Needy Child Fund’s Santa Train loaded up its sleigh _ actually two good-sized trailers _ and went out into […]
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