With a shortage of toilet paper, many households are increasing their use of “flushable” wipes, but Tennessee American Water warns against flushing these items down the toilet. According to the company, flushing baby wipes – even those that are labeled flushable or biodegradable – and paper towels down the toilet can lead to sewer backups and in-home plumbing issues. Vice President of Operations Grady Stout said, “Many sewer blockages occur between the house or […]

The Hamilton County Health Department reports seven new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total to 15. Some of these cases have no known contacts with people who are positive for the COVID-19 virus, indicating that community spread is happening. Community spread means that the source of an individual’s infection cannot be traced to a […]

In reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, city officials said Tuesday that East Ridge City Hall will be off-limits to residents beginning on Wednesday. The following is a press release from City Hall: The City of East Ridge Government will be restricting access to City Hall, City Court and all other indoor government facilities to all […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. March 23 Day Shift 1503 McDonald Road (medical): A man, who stays at the Waverly Motel, called police stating an unknown person knocked on his door and told him he had to leave. He is on self-quarantine per doctor’s orders because […]

NASHVILLE – On Sunday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning at midnight CDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until midnight CDT April 6, 2020. The order also outlines ways businesses and citizens should work to protect vulnerable populations. “The COVID-19 pandemic […]

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 16-22. 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. March 16 ECHOLS, KENNETH LUTTRELL […]

A person arrested Friday night by East Ridge police showed symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, officials said. According to Matt Lea, a spokesman for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office, an East Ridge officer brought a person to the Hamilton County Jail to be booked on a charge of a non-violent crime. The person, according to […]

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 24. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. This week the cases being heard are exclusively defendants in law enforcement custody. Court begins at 3 p.m. Junior Beck – Theft over $!,000, Burglary, Criminal Conspiracy, Forgery, Theft […]

The Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count to eight. Of the two cases reported yesterday,one is a contact to a previous case and is isolated at home. Another has a history of international travel and is isolated at home. Today, three cases were […]

NASHVILLE – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to explain the reasons for delays customers and firearms dealers may have experienced this week while securing a firearms background check or appeal in the state, and the steps being taken to alleviate the situation. The Tennessee Instant Check System […]