Did you know that long term exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? In observance of National Radon Action Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department would like area residents to know how they can get a free test kit for their home and what they can do to reduce […]
Law Enforcement Officers Indicted for Stealing from Nonprofit
A special investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed that two members of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officers Association (TLETOA) stole at least $175,700 from the nonprofit association. According to a press release by the comptroller’s office, the investigation was initiated at the request of TLETOA officials after they discovered questionable payments from […]
2016 Recycling and Brush Pickup Schedule
The City of East Ridge recently released its schedule for 2016’s recycling and brush pickup. Typically, homes on the north side of Ringgold Road will have its recycling picked up the second and fourth Friday of each month. Those living on the south side of Ringgold Road will have its recycling collected on the first and third […]
Water Line Break Hinders Traffic
A broken water line on Ringgold Road posed a problem to motorists Wednesday morning. According to a worker from Tennessee American Water Company, a two-inch water pipe ruptured in the 4200 block of Ringgold Road sometime before 9 a.m. A geyser from the burst pipe was shooting more than 20 feet in the air as […]
Early Discounts for Summer Camp
Angela’s Angels and Athletes summer camp discounts are now being offered. According to Angela Meyer, who has run the popular camp based at BCA for many years with her husband Ernie, early sign-up discounts are now available. Camp registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The camps are for rising kindergartners through eighth-grade. The camps run […]
Walmart Gives Grant to ERPD
The East Ridge Police Department received a grant from Wal-Mart in the amount of $1500.00 and used the money to purchase over 40 trauma kits and tourniquets for police officers. According to a press release from Chief J.R. Reed, the kits include an emergency trauma dressing, a gauze dressing, and a glove kit as well […]
Regular Sanitation Service on New Year’s Day
The City of East Ridge will provide regular garbage service to its residence on Friday, Jan. 1, officials said. According to Melvin Petty, supervisor of sanitation, people who normally have their trash collected on Friday will have it picked up. Recycling on the north side of Ringgold Road will be collected as usual, despite it […]
UPDATED: Authorities Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks
UPDATE: The two businesses that failed the alcohol compliance checks were Party Mart, 6006 Ringgold Road and Amigo Mexican Restaurant, 3805 Ringgold Rd. Chief J.R. Reed said he wanted to speak with members of the ER Beer Board concerning the checks before releasing the names of the businesses. Authorities said the businesses have a Jan. […]
THP Announces ‘No Refusal’ Traffic Safety Enforcement
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a “No Refusal” traffic safetyenforcement campaign during the 2015 New Year’s Eve holiday period, beginning Thursday,December 31 at 12:01 a.m. and concluding Monday, January 4 at 11:59 p.m. State troopers willperform saturation patrols, seat belt, sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints as well asbar/tavern checks during the holiday. […]
Comptroller’s Office Marks Record Achievment
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline is marking a record achievement in its effort to help uncover the misuse of government funds and property. According to a report on the comptroller’s Website, confidential tips to the hotline helped to identify a record $1,112,500 in confirmed thefts, shortages and questioned costs for the fiscal year […]
Buttermilk Biscuits
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We took a few extra days off from the restaurant this past weekend and boy did I appreciate that time off. Rain makes me want to get in the kitchen and bake. I have no idea why, but it always has. This past Monday morning was no […]
Carter Identified as Victim in Hit and Run
The victim of the fatal hit and run that occurred in East Ridge Friday has been identified as Darryl Carter, 51, of the Chattanooga area. Police are looking for the driver of a 2013-2015 Nissan Sentra with damage to the front. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the East Ridge Police Department at 423.622.1725, […]
Camp Jordan Closed until Monday
Camp Jordan Park will remain closed due to flooding until 8 a.m. on Monday December 28. East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director, Stump Martin, said it is imperative that the park gates remain closed today due to safety concerns. “Please stay out of the park and away from dangerous high water,” Martin said. According to […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 21-27
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 21-27. 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. JOHNSON, CELESTE DANIELLE 1054 HIBBLER […]
Police Investigating Hit & Run Fatality
The East Ridge Police Department is seeking information on a hit and run pedestrian fatality that occurred on Ringgold Road at Blackhawk Trail on Christmas night. The male pedestrian was apparently crossing Ringgold Road and was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling east bound. Parts of the hit & run vehicle were recovered at the […]
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