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Planning Commission Approves Rezoning; Recommends Amendment to Extended Stay Ordinance

April 19, 2016 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday night at City Hall giving its blessing on a rezoning request by the developers of Bass Pro Shops and recommending an amendment to a city ordinance pertaining to extended stay motels. Ethan Wood, a principal with Exit 1 LLC, the entity which is developing the Bass Pro Shops […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Arrests for April 11-17

April 17, 2016 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 11-17. 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. ROEBER-LESLEY, TYMERA LYNN 513 GEORGIA […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, Community, Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Municipal Court Docket for April 19

April 16, 2016 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on April 19. Court is held in the Court/Council Chambers at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. It begins at 5 p.m. Adam Brobeck _ Evading Arrest, Failure to Maintain Lane, Revoked DL. Deonta Brooks _ Suspended DL/Alias Capias, No Insurance. Michael Frizzelle _ […]

Filed Under: Community, Court, Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Offering Simulator Experience

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

“In conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s S.A.F.E. campaign, the East Ridge Police Department will be offering East Ridge citizens the opportunity to safely experience the force generated during a 5-10 MPH crash in a simulator called the “Convincer.” This force shows how effective a seat belt can be in keeping a person in […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

ER Officials Say ‘Thumbs Down to Distracted Driving’

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. East Ridge Police will be working to identify drivers who are distracted by texting, reading, and participating in other behaviors that distract them from their driving task. The East Ridge City Council supports Distracted Driving Awareness and says, “Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving”  

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Council Narrows CM Field; Boyd Wants Cell Tower Lease Money for New Stadium

April 14, 2016 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The East Ridge City Council narrowed a lengthy list of candidates wishing to become the city’s next City Manager, Thursday night during a workshop prior to the regular council meeting. Mayor Brent Lambert said that city officials had received a ranking of the 57 applicants from an employee of the state’s Municipal Technical Advisory Service. […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Politics, SLIDER

ERPD Asking for Help in Finding Missing Teen

April 14, 2016 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing teenager. According to a department press release, on Wednesday, 15-year-old Kermyca Hester was reported missing by her father. The father told police that the girl was last seen at 6:50 a.m. walking to the school bus stop at the intersection of Gleason […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

County Officials Urge Residents to Take Actions to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illness

April 13, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

The two most important things the public can do to protect themselves from the Zika virus or other mosquito-borne illnesses are protect their bodies from mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding grounds around their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. “Mosquito season has started in Tennessee, and with it comes the potential for mosquito-borne illness,” said Hamilton […]

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UPDATED: Workshop Scheduled to Discuss CM Applicants

April 12, 2016 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

UPDATED: The East Ridge City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the applicants for the City Manager job on Thursday at City Hall. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.   The City Council appears to be inching forward in its selection of a new City Manager. Last week, an official from […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED STORY, News, Politics, SLIDER

American Conservative Union Foundation Honors Rep. Gravitt

April 11, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

WASHINGTON DC _ The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU) awarded Tennessee State Rep. Marc Gravitt earlier this week with the “Award for Conservative Excellence” for his commitment to upholding conservative principles during the 2015 General Assembly. Rep. Gravitt achieved a 92% rating on the 2015 ACU scorecard. The ceremony was held at the Tennessee State Capitol’s Legislative Library and featured remarks […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Politics

Edna Ruth Byler’s Potato Rolls

April 9, 2016 By Dick Cook and Melissa Davenport 0 Comments

On a whim one day this week I decided to make potato rolls for our blue plate menu. It was the best decision I made all week. These rolls are made using a slight variation of a rather famous old Mennonite recipe called Edna Ruth Byler’s Potato Dough. This dough uses a bit of mashed […]

Filed Under: Community, Good Eats

Municipal Court Docket for April 12

April 8, 2016 By Dick Cook 0 Comments

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on April 12. Judge Cris Helton begins Municipal Court at 5 p.m. It is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Nicolas Coffelt _ Tampering with Evidence, Intoxicated/Discharge Weapon. Terry Guelde _ Felony Evading, No DL, Reckless Driving, Theft over $1.000. Thadeus Hughlett […]

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Garden Expo Today at Camp Jordan Arena

April 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

  The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, present their 4th annual “Master Your Garden” Garden Expo on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, 2016, at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Open to the public, the hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from […]

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Food Bank to Benefit from Walmart’s ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ Campaign

April 5, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article 0 Comments

From March 28 through April 25, Walmart is holding its annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the public to take action in the fight against hunger. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, of which the Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank) is a member, stands to benefit […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Roasted Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

April 5, 2016 By Dick Cook and Melissa Davenport 0 Comments

Roasted Bacon Wrapped Asparagus   1 Bunch Fresh Asparagus ½ Pound Bacon Cut in Half 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to Taste   Cut bacon slices in half so that you end up with about 16 short slices. Wash asparagus and trim down the woody stems about 1 inch. Group two to three […]

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