With an eye to future redevelopment in the city, the East Ridge Planning Commission met Wednesday evening to formally recommend to the City Council amending portions of two ordinances dealing with commercial development. The commission was in agreement that the maximum height on zoning in a planned commercial center district (C4) be increased from 35 […]
September is ‘National Preparedness’ Month
Emergency management officials recommend that a household be prepared to care for itself in the first three days of an incident. This is because it will take time to mobilize the resources to respond to a disaster. As the saying goes, “All disasters are local.” This means that Hamilton County residents and resources will be […]
Police Briefs for 9-11
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. September 11 Day Shift 4222 Ringgold Rd (Suspicious Activity): Police responded to the Speedway. The reporting party saw a shirtless male climb onto the roof utilizing a ladder on the side of the building. Police located the described party at 4202 Ringgold […]
Authorities Searching for Missing Teen
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a missing female, African American juvenile named Jasmine Harris (age 14). Jasmine is described as 5’6” tall with brown eyes and brown hair. She was reported missing from 5654 High Street on September 2, 2019 and has been missing for (9) days without any contact with […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 10
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Sept. 9 Day Shift 6956 Glen Errol Way (DOA): A man discovered his father passed away in his bedroom when he stopped by to check on him after not hearing from him since Thursday. CID and the ME responded, and the body […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 9
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. September 05– Day Shift 3629 Shirl Jo Lane (Theft): The resident reported the theft of his gray Smith &Wesson 659 9mm from his house sometime between March and now. Sanchez has no suspect information. The firearm was entered into NCIC. 4321 Ringgold […]
ERPD Arrests Sept 2-8
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 2-8. 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. MCCORMICK, TRACY D 1509 KARWILL […]
Pioneers Blown Away by Hurricanes
East Hamilton downed East Ridge, 35-0, Friday night in a Region 2/4A high school football game at Larry Henry Field. The loss leaves the Pioneers with a 1-2 record on the year. East Ridge will have an off week to prepare for a trip to Sequatchie County on Sept. 20. Pioneer coach Tim James told […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 10
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Byron Anderson – Possession Meth, Tampering with Evidence, Forgery, Identity Theft, Possession Prohibited Weapon, Drug Paraphernalia. Steven Bass – Drug Paraphernalia/Alias Capias. Thomas Dobbs – […]
Red Wolves Fight to Draw in Toronto
TORONTO –Chattanooga Red Wolves SC fought to a 2-2 draw against Toronto FC II at BMO Training Ground on Friday. The result momentarily moves the Red Wolves up into fourth place. The draw leaves the Red Wolves with an 8-7-9 record on the year. Up next, Chattanooga closes out its four-match road-stand, facing Lansing Ignite FC […]
Cyclists Gather for 30th Annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee
NASHVILLE – More than 275 cyclists from nearly 30 states will gather at Natchez Trace State Park and Montgomery Bell State Park on Sept. 14-19 for Tennessee State Parks’ annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee. The 30th annual ride will guide riders through some of Tennessee’s most scenic and charming communities, including Huntingdon, Lexington, Parsons, Charlotte, […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 5
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Sept. 4 Day Shift 5707 Ringgold Road (theft): A white male and white female stole approximately twenty-five packs of bacon from the Dollar General. They left in an older, dark blue sedan. 6650 Ringgold Road (disorder): David Moran was escorted off the property of La […]
Sportsmen’s Caucus Presents Check to ‘Hunters for the Hungry’
NASHVILLE – On Tuesday, at the 2nd Annual Tennessee Sportsmen’s Caucus Dove Hunt in Houston County, the Tennessee Sportsmen’s Caucus donated $5,000 to Hunters for the Hungry, a non-profit program that provides healthy protein to hungry Tennesseans.The check was presented to Mike Butler, Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation for Hunters for the Hungry, who […]
Hunters Can Donate Deer Now to Feed Hungry Tennesseans
NASHVILLE – Hunters for the Hungry program is now open for the 2019 deer season. Early this season, more than 80 deer processors throughout the state are accepting donations of deer to feed Tennessee families in need. To see processors currently participating, visit tnwf.org/processors. When hunters harvest a deer, they may donate it at a […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 4
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Sept. 3 Day Shift 6 Ridgeside Road: Auto Theft- Upon arrival police spoke to Anne Manning. She advised around 2000 hours last night she parked her black 2008 Ford Sport Track (TN # 8G35P7/ VIN# 1FMEU33E58UA44918) with the window down. Manning said […]