Forward Madison FC downed the Chattanooga Red Wolves, 1-0, Saturday at Hart Park in Madison, Wisconsin. After an undefeated streak of five, the Red Wolves fell to 5-4-3 in USL League One play. The Wolves will have an opportunity to turn it around as they host North Texas at CHI Memorial Stadium on Oct. 7. […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 21-27
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 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. HIGGINS, KEDARRIAN MARSHELE3211 BLACKHAWK TRL […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 29
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Justin Barlow – Felon in Possession Firearm. Michael Brinkley – Possession Meth/PTR, Drug Paraphernalia, No Insurance, Registration Violation. Mel Bryant – Violation Conditions of Release (2), Simple Assault (Domestic), Suspended […]
Health Department Clarifies Active Case and Data Clean-Up Definition
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County dropped significantly on Thursday, September 24, 2020. The decline was due to three factors: The Health Department is seeing a downward trend in new positive cases reported daily in Hamilton County. The Health Department changed the automatic roll-off of “active” status from 21 days to 14 […]
‘Conversion’ Efforts for Red Wolves Practice Facility in Park Moving Forward
The City of East Ridge held a public meeting on Thursday evening at the Community Center relating to the “conversion” efforts in Camp Jordan Park. Officials said less than 20 residents showed up to the meeting that was designed to educate residents about the “conversion” and give them an opportunity to weigh-in on whether they […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY SR-153 Resurfacing from north of SR-58 (LM 4.8) to the Tennessee River Bridge (LM 6.5): Beginning 09/27/20 (7 PM – 6 AM) there will be lane closures to support milling and paving activity on SR-153 through the construction zone and associated ramps. Construction is scheduled each night of the week […]
VIDEO: Sept. 24 City Council Meeting
Latest COVID-19 Information from the Health Department
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was last updated on Sept. 25. The Hamilton County Health Department reported 91 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday bringing the total number of people diagnosed with the disease since the beginning of the pandemic to 9,542. Two new additional deaths were reported. Ninety-four people have now died from COVID-19 in […]
Health Department Offers COVID Safety Guidance for Halloween
The Hamilton County Health Department wants residents to know what their risks are and how they can protect themselves and others this Halloween holiday. The customary practices of Halloween, such as trick-or-treating or costume parties, could cause people to come into contact with the COVID-19 virus. “We know the approaching holiday season brings expectations of […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 24
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 23 Day Shift 3240 Gleason Dr- Caller advised his vehicle was entered sometime overnight and 2 guns were taken. 6200 Ringgold Rd- Donovan Blake Mosteller was arrested for Driving on Revoked, Poss of Schedule I, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia following a traffic crash […]
East Ridge Upsets Hixson in Girls’ High School Soccer
East Ridge upset Hixson on its home pitch, 1-0, Tuesday in girls’ high school soccer action. The only goal of the match was in the second half as Allie Argueta put in a free kick from 20 yards out into the upper left corner of the goal. The win lifts the Lady Pioneers to 5-2-1 […]
Hamilton County Surpasses Its 2010 Census Self-Response Rate
The latest 2020 Census response rates released show that Hamilton County surpassed their 2010 Census self-response rate. As of this week, 67.4 percent of Hamilton County residents have now self-responded to the 2020 Census, making it one of just five counties in Tennessee that have surpassed their rate from the 2010 Census thus far. “The […]
Sept. 23 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 22 Day Shift 4000 block Greenslake Road (suspicious person): A caller reported seeing a white male in colorful clothing and wearing a pink tutu sitting behind the store. A witness stated the man left in a van just prior to police arrival. 6401 Ringgold […]
A Brief History of Health Department COVID-19 Testing
The Hamilton County Health Department has offered free COVID-19 testing since April 3, 2020. Since that date, approximately 80,000 people have been tested at Health Department testing sites. The Health Department has utilized several locations around the area as testing sites. Below is a list of sites and the dates of their operations: […]
‘National Night Out’ Set for Oct. 6
On Tuesday, October 6, starting at 5:30 pm, the City of East Ridge and the East Ridge Police Department will be hosting a National Night Out event at East Ridge City Hall. Booths will be set up along the back lawn of City Hall with safety information, Neighborhood Watch info, fingerprint kits for children, activities […]
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