_ 3220 Ringgold Rd.: Police were called to the Fabric Care Coin Laundry Sunday evening on a robbery. According to a police report, the victim told officers that he had pulled his car around to the side of the laundromat and a vehicle from the neighboring car wash approached him. The men in the car […]
Juvenile Arrested on Burglary Charges
Officers responding to a tip on a stolen motorcycle has led to the arrest of a juvenile suspected in multiple burglaries, officials said Monday. According to a press release by the East Ridge Police Department, there were numerous vehicle burglaries in the area of Spriggs and Lazard Streets reported on Monday. Later on Monday afternoon, police […]
ERHS Announces Second ‘Hall of Fame’ Class
East Ridge High School officials announce the second class of the ERHS Athletic Hall of Fame, that will be inducted at halftime of the East Ridge/Hixson football game on September 25 at Shanks Field/Raymond James Stadium. The Members are: 1. ED FOSTER – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – 1986-1988, PRINCIPAL – 1988-1998, TSSAA Legislative Council, Chattanooga Sports […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 14-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept.13-20. 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. DITTMAR, JEREMY REYNOLDS 703 S […]
Pioneers Dominate Lions
Whoever said “There’s no place like home,” must have had this year’s East Ridge High School football team in mind. Playing on Shanks Field with the empty stands of Raymond James Stadium looming at their backs, the Pioneers used an explosive ground game to dominate Red Bank, 47-10, in a Region 3/AAA matchup Friday night. […]
City Court Docket for Sept. 22
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge City Court on Sept. 22. Patrick Gibbens _ Probation Capias, Theft of Services, Vandalism. Jonathan Grant _ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Vandalism (2), Felony Vandalism, Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Helmet Law, Suspended DL, No Insurance, Misuse of Registration. Roy Henderson _ Petition […]
Catholic Downs Sequatchie
Catholic moved to 7-0 with a hard fought 18-8 victory over Sequatchie County, Tuesday. The game was played in front of a nearly full house at Wayne Reynolds Field in Sequatchie County. Sequatchie was celebrating homecoming. It was a great setting for a football game. Catholic received the opening kick-off. The Rams were able to […]
Velvety Carrot Soup
Late Sunday afternoon I found myself starving, and needing to get some shopping done. I headed off to Costco figuring I could grab the groceries and some free sample snacks to tide me over until dinner. All was well until I made it to the freezer section. While searching for the frozen sausage patties, I […]
Lady Pioneers Add Another Win
The East Ridge High School girls’ soccer team kept adding to its winning ways on Tuesday with an 8-0 drubbing of Central on the Lady Pounders home turf, The win improves the Lady Pioneers record to 6-0-1 on the season and a perfect 5-0 in District 6 A/AA play. East Ridge will host Hixson on […]
Churches, Social Services Dealing with SCL Homeless
Hundreds of displaced people from the condemned Superior Creek Lodge crammed into the gym at East Ridge United Methodist Church on Monday seeking help to find food and shelter. Social services along with area churches are doing their best to help them find basics. “We have a refugee problem in East Ridge and it’s man-made,” […]
City Court Docket for Monday
The East Ridge Municipal Court will convene on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m., officials said. City Court is normally scheduled for Tuesdays, but will be moved to Monday this week, as Judge Cris Helton will be attending a judicial conference. David Bracey _ FTA, Theft. Thomas Cross _ FTA, Theft of Services. Demario Fountain […]
Fall Lacrosse at Camp Jordan
Chattanooga Lacrosse has partnered with Camp Jordan to host a fall instructional league for boys and girls. The clinics will focus on the beginner to intermediate level players who want to learn the fundamentals of the game. Knowledgeable coaches and staff will teach the basics of field play and the finer mechanics of throwing, catching, […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 6-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept.6-13. 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. CHAMBERS, CHRIS ALLEN 1135 KIMBALL AVE […]
Citizen Input Dominates Council Meeting
Citizen input dominated Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting at City Hall. From garden club members rolling out an elaborate long-term plan for planting trees and shrubs at Camp Jordan, to church members talking barbecue, to outrage over the timing in the city’s condemning an extended stay motel, citizens had their say. Maggie Burns, President […]
ER Blanks Howard in Girls’ Soccer
The East Ridge Lady Pioneers remained undefeated in District 6 A/AA soccer, handing Howard an 8-0 defeat Thursday. Abby Sweatman continued her scoring assault by scoring three goals. Kayla Deck added two and picked up an assist. Serena Smith, Ana Stanford and Morgan Montieth also scored for East Ridge, which improved to 5-0-1 overall and […]