Perry D. Vandergriff, 56, the longtime band director at East Ridge High School, has passed away. According to Facebook postings by his family, Vandergriff suffered a heart attack and died on Saturday. The post on Facebook said the man affectionately known as “Vandy,” touched many lives through his band work at the school. He graduated […]
Suspected Car Thief Caught
A man believed to be responsible for breaking into cars in Chattanooga and North Georgia was apprehended by law enforcement officials at an East Ridge motel Thursday afternoon. Officials said Steven Anderson, 35, was taken into custody without incident at the Motel 6 in the 2200 block of Camp Jordan Parkway at about 1:45 p.m. […]
Optimist Club Honors First Responders
The East Ridge Optimist Club had its annual “First Responders Appreciation Luncheon” Tuesday afternoon at the city’s Community Center. Harry Mackey, the club’s president, loosened up the “tough” audience of police officers and firefighters by telling them that “you people can be a little scary.” Mackey said he was in his shiny Lincoln driving down […]
UPDATED: Police Searching for Suspect in Pair of Home Invasions
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a pair of home invasions, early Friday afternoon. According to Hamilton County 911, East Ridge officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Bennett Road at about 1:30 p.m. on a reported home invasion. An officer on the scene said that the suspect is a black male […]
Political Sign Ordinance Adopted; Lottery Rules Still Unresolved
The East Ridge City Council adopted a new political sign ordinance Thursday night during it’s regular meeting. But, one element of the measure still must be addressed before the November 8 Municipal Election. In a 3-2 vote, the council approved regulations on the placement and timing of political signs. However, the most divisive element of […]
Mother Charged with Assault after Attacking Daughter
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, an elderly woman has been jailed for attacking her daughter. The incident happened on Tuesday at a home on Martha Avenue. East Ridge Police Department spokesman Tim Mullinax shared the arrest narrative with NewsChannel 9. An officer responded to the home after a report of a stabbing. A woman told […]
Attorney Hoss Releases Statement on Police-Involved Shooting
Chattanooga attorney Bryan Hoss released a statement on Friday concerning the police involved shooting that happened in East Ridge on August 19. Hoss said that he is representing Lt. Daniel Stephenson, the officer involved in the shooting, whose name has not been previously released by investigating authorities. Hoss said in a telephone interview Friday that […]
Two Gunmen Rob Food City
Two men brandishing pistols robbed the Food City near Boyd’s Speedway late Sunday night after the store had closed. According to police officials, a third party called 911 at 11:10 p.m. saying there was “an active shooter” at the Food City at 6723 Ringgold Road. Officers from the ERPD responded and set up a staging […]
Pioneers Pounce on Panthers, 34-6
East Ridge got its first win of the young season with a 34-6 win over Brainerd Friday night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field. This time the Pioneers did it through the air. Quarterback Eric Bennett threw two touchdown passes in the first half before going out of the game with an injury. Bennett’s back-up, Alonzo […]
Discussion of Wrecker Ordinance Dominates Council Meeting
The East Ridge City Council met Thursday night in its regular meeting and continued to discuss the city’s wrecker ordinance. City Attorney Hal North told the Council that the current city ordinance, which limits the number of wreckers on the city’s wrecker rotation to three, violates state and federal regulations pertaining to wrecker services. North […]
Walker Facing Charges after Running from Law
A Chattanooga man was arrested by East Ridge police after he tried to steal a box truck from a local motel and ran from authorities. Thirty-year old Derrick Keith Walker, of an Appling Street address, was charged by East Ridge with Attempted Auto Theft and Criminal Impersonation,, Felony Evading, Theft over $10,000, Reckless Endangerment and […]
Happy Birthday East Ridge!
The City of East Ridge threw itself a 95th birthday party Saturday evening at the Arena at Camp Jordan that even Dot Guinn would approve of. City staff greeted people entering the arena with a slice of birthday cake and a drink to put everyone in a festive mood for not one but three different […]
Pioneers Drop Home Opener to Polk
Polk County broke a 21-game losing streak by beating East Ridge, 35-28, Friday night at Shanks Field/Raymond James Stadium. Logan Griswold carried the ball 40 times for the Wildcats racking up 200 yards rushing. Polk County had 320 yards of total offense compared to East Ridge’s 247. Kashawn Cosey accounted for much of the […]
UPDATED: HCSD Officially Identifies Victim of Police-Involved Shooting
UPDATED MONDAY: The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department officially released the name of the man shot and killed by an East Ridge police officer on Friday evening. As reported by East Ridge News Online on Friday, the victim is 54-year-old Todd P. Browning. Matt Lea, the Public Information Officer with HCSD, said in an email that […]
Catholic Continues Football Win Streak
Catholic extended its two-season winning streak in football with a 44-14 win over Boyd-Buchanan in the first-ever contest at David Boyd Field. The game was shortened due to inclement weather. Catholic’s vaunted offensive line (Maverick Tucker, Ben Bambrey, Landon Cooling, Boston Eberly, Andy McGann) lead the way for the Rams’ ground game. The Catholic running […]
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