The following information was proved by East Ridge Police Department in the form of “pass along” reports. May 07 – Day Shift 4005 Sherlin Drive: The resident reported to police that the sticker on his vehicle tag was missing. 482 McBrien Road: The manager at TNT Fireworks, reported that unknown suspects have been dumping trash […]
IDB Approves Incentive Packages for Red Wolves, Candlewood Suites
On Tuesday, the East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved development agreements with the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC and the developer of a Candlewood Suites. The development agreements would provide incentives to both organizations in the form of state tax increment money from the Border Region Act. The Border Region Act allows the City to keep […]
ERHS Soccer Team Advances in District Tournament
The East Ridge High boys’ soccer team advanced to the finals of the District 8/AA soccer tournament squeaking by Red Bank in a penalty kick shoot-out. With the game tied 1-1 after regulation play, the Pioneers won on the shoot-out, 4-3. East Ridge got its goal courtesy of Zhubin Salih. Peter Vicente was credited with […]
Red Wolves to Build Stadium in East Ridge
Bob Martino, the owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer team, announced on Thursday that East Ridge will be home to the USL team’s new stadium. During a press conference outside East Ridge City Hall Martino said that he wants to break ground on the new state-of-the-art stadium located just off Spring Creek Road as […]
Police Briefs for May 7
May 06 – Day Shift 6708 Ringgold Road: Police responded to the Kangaroo convenience store after a call was received about people sleeping in a car that was parked on the lot. Officers encountered Brittney Keown and Corey Ryan in the vehicle. Both subjects had non-extraditable warrants through Georgia. Criminal trespass notifications were given to […]
‘Bishop’ is ERAS ‘Pet of the Week’
Meet Bishop! He’s the East Ridge Animal Service’s “Pet of the Week.” Bishop is an 80-pound Mastiff mix and is very loving. He came to ERAS as a stray. The big boy is about three to four year old, neutered male. He’s up to date on all vaccinations. Bishop is heartworm positive, but is currently […]
Police Briefs for May 6
The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 02 – Day Shift 6642 Ringgold Road: Police arrived at the Econo Lodge after a subject was transported to the hospital following an overdose of an unknown substance. 6642 Ringgold Road: Donavan Aaron, hailing from room 213 of the Econo Lodge, […]
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Hosts Volunteer Recruit Meeting
The public is invited to learn about and sign up for volunteer opportunities with the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center as they prepare to open in 2020. Volunteer opportunities: Docent, greeter, gallery assistant, living history presenter, event host, education assistant, exhibit assistant, tradesman, outreach program instructor, collection assistant, administrative assistant. The 19,000-square-foot facility will […]
ERHS Building and Design Students to Gather at CJ Park
Students from the East Ridge Institute of Building and Design will culminate their Problem Based Learning Project at Camp Jordan Park on Tuesday morning. According to Tim James, Future Ready Coordinator for East Ridge High School. students in the program picked habitat enhancement in and around the park as their focus. Their decision was based […]
IDB Meeting Scheduled for May 7
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board will meet on Tuesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The board meets to consider incentive agreements to new businesses in the city. An agenda has yet to be posted for the meeting. However, one city official told East Ridge News Online that the meeting will focus […]
ERPD Arrests April 19-May 5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 29-May 5. 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. WOODS, PORSCHE R 27 […]
April’s ‘Meet the Mayor’ Synopsis
The following report was written by East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams. It is a synopsis of the “Meet the Mayor” event on April 13 at Life Care Center of East Ridge. City Manager Hiring: I am very excited to have Mr. Dorsey as our City Manager. I am confident that he will be a great […]
Municipal Court Docket May 7
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 7. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Carter Crooks – Possession Marijuana/PTR. William Dinsch – Forgery (3). James Ellis – Revoked DL/For Capias, Seat Belt, No Insurance, Speeding. David Evans – Evading […]
Police Briefs May 2
The following information is from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. May 01 – Day Shift 201 Eads Street: A call was received from the office at the apartment complex after a tenant became hostile with an employee. The caller advised that the tenant became argumentative with staff and refused to leave the office […]
Spring Football Scrimmage
The East Ridge High School football team is having its spring scrimmage on Friday, May 3. But, Coach Tim James has provided a little extra incentive for fans and alumni to come out and support the Pioneers. James said the East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association is helping out with a tailgate prior to the […]