Mack’s Hwy Mkt. Fined for Selling Beer to Minor
During a special called meeting on Monday the East Ridge Beer Board fined Mack’s Highway Market $500 for selling beer to a minor. Attorney Lloyd Levitt, representing business owner Sreenu Pamidi, pointed out to the beer board members that a section of the city’s beer ordinance provides for a civil penalty in lieu of suspending […]
Mason Applauds ‘Anti-Sanctuary’ Legislation
Jonathan Mason, candidate for the Republican Nomination in District 30, on Monday made a statement applauding the passage into law of the anti-sanctuary legislation. “Today, I applaud the passage into law of the Anti-Sanctuary City legislation championed by Representative Jay Reedy and Senator Mark Green,” Mason said in a Monday press release. “Federal immigration laws […]
Police Briefs for May 21
A man arrested earlier this month on drug charges was taken into custody last week on a bond revocation. East Ridge officers executed a search warrant in a room at the Motel 6 on St. Thomas Street early on the afternoon of May 16 where Jonathan R. Bech was staying. A vehicle belonging to Bech […]
Construction Delays on Ringgold Road
The East Ridge Police Department is making motorists aware that there will be a new traffic pattern on Ringgold Road for paving. Beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 22, traffic will be shifting eastbound Ringgold Road at Interstate 75 until late in the afternoon. Officials are advising motorists to prepare for delays […]
City to Observe Memorial Day with Traditional Ceremony
On Monday, May 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m., the Annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Pioneer Frontier Park, located beside East Ridge City Hall. This annual tradition honors those that have served in any branch of the military who died while on active duty. The American Legion Post 95, located in […]
TBI Adds Collins to ‘Most Wanted’ List
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Dominique Lebron Collins. Collins (DOB 1-18-88) is wanted by the Chattanooga Police Department and the TBI to face charges including Attempted First Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection […]
ERHRA Votes to Dissolve
More than a year in the making, a board intended to redevelop dilapidated properties in the city, took about two minutes to be dissolved. The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority met Thursday night inside the Community Center and voted unanimously (Commissioner Curtis Adams was absent) to go away. After approving the minutes from three […]
HC Health Department Precautions for Warm Weather Insects
The combination of increasingly warmer weather, people getting outside to enjoy it, and rising insect populations brings potential for insect-borne diseases, also called vector-borne diseases. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department offers these precautions so residents can protect themselves, their families, neighbors, and pets. “We encourage our residents to get outside and be active this year,” […]
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Lambert
An East Ridge woman has filed an ethics complaint against East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert alleging that campaign contributions received in June of 2017 amounted to a gift or gratuity that was a reward for past actions. Laura Seneker of Germantown Circle, filed the complaint in a letter dated May 14. The complaint was filed […]
Phillips Resigns as Housing Commission Chairman
The East Ridge Housing Commission met Monday night at City Hall without its Chairman, Eddie Phillips. In a letter dated May 7, Phillips wrote that he was too busy serving in various public safety positions – including mutual aid, secretary of the county’s 911 board and as Director of the Southeastern & International Association of […]
Chick-fil-A Grand Opening on May 17
Local franchise owner Heath Kyle, one of five Operators in his family, will open Chattanooga’s newest Chick-fil-A restaurant on May 17 and will celebrate with a special May 16 grand opening Road Trip. The interactive field trip will transport up to 100 participants around the Chattanooga area in order to earn a year supply of Chick-fil-A meals. The community […]
ERPD Arrests May 7-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 7-13. 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. JOHNSON, STEVE CHARLES 1210 MCBRIEN […]
UPDATED: Marvin ‘Stump’ Martin Passes
UPDATE: Visitation for Stump Martin will be at the Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Oglethorpe on Saturday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be in the chapel on Monday morning at 11 a.m. Marvin “Stump” Martin passed away in a local hospital on Thursday […]
CM Miller Gives Overview of Budget
East Ridge City Council members got their first look at next year’s budget Thursday evening at its regular meeting at City Hall. City Manager Scott Miller is proposing a $13.6 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2018-19 that keeps the current tax rate of $1.33 and would not require the raising of any fees. […]
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