In a recent poll on East Ridge News Online, readers were asked if they preferred spending taxpayer money on a ladder truck for the fire department or improvements to Camp Jordan Park. When the poll was first posted, about 90 percent of respondents preferred the city to spend money on a fire truck. East Ridge […]
Hamilton County Surpasses Its 2010 Census Self-Response Rate
The latest 2020 Census response rates released show that Hamilton County surpassed their 2010 Census self-response rate. As of this week, 67.4 percent of Hamilton County residents have now self-responded to the 2020 Census, making it one of just five counties in Tennessee that have surpassed their rate from the 2010 Census thus far. “The […]
Sept. 23 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 22 Day Shift 4000 block Greenslake Road (suspicious person): A caller reported seeing a white male in colorful clothing and wearing a pink tutu sitting behind the store. A witness stated the man left in a van just prior to police arrival. 6401 Ringgold […]
A Brief History of Health Department COVID-19 Testing
The Hamilton County Health Department has offered free COVID-19 testing since April 3, 2020. Since that date, approximately 80,000 people have been tested at Health Department testing sites. The Health Department has utilized several locations around the area as testing sites. Below is a list of sites and the dates of their operations: […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 22
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” September 19 – Day Shift Ringgold Rd/Wynwood Rd: Large water main break in this area. TAWC responded handled the issue. 1665 Waterhouse St (Suspicious Activity): Police located Dylan Keeble wrapped up in a green blanket, sleeping under a large oak tree. Police woke up Keeble […]
Hunters Asked to Donate Their Deer to Feed Tennesseans in Need During COVID-19
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is now accepting deer donations for the 2020 deer season. More than 60 deer processors across the state are accepting donations of deer to feed Tennessee families in need. To see processors currently participating, visit tnwf.org/processors. “Because of COVID-19, more Tennesseans than ever are having […]
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. 14-20. 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. HELTON, SAMUEL1302 SPRING CREEK RD […]
East Ridge Cracker Barrel to Sell Beer and Wine
It took the East Ridge Beer Board less than three minutes to approve a permit for Cracker Barrel to begin selling beer and sparkling wine at its location on N. Mack Smith Road. The board heard from Tayo Atanda, a Nashville attorney representing the giant restaurant chain. Atanda told the board that beer and sparkling […]
Sept. 17 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 16 Day Shift 3632 Cline Road (auto burglary): The resident’s unlocked Chevrolet Traverse was entered overnight, and $290 cash and two loaded pistol magazine were stolen. 3602 Altamira Drive (auto burglary): The resident’s vehicle was entered overnight. The interior of the vehicle was ransacked, […]
UTC and Health Department Announce COVID-19 Exposure at UTC’s Christian Student Center
The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is notifying the community of potential COVID-19 exposures associated with UTC’s Christian Student Center, located at 609 Houston St, Chattanooga, TN 37403 beginning Monday, September 7th through Friday, September 11th. Case investigations revealed that UTC students and members of the community […]
ERPD Personnel Get Newly Designed Badges
East Ridge Police Officers are wearing a new badge. According to a press release from Chief Stan Allen, the new badges, designed by members of the department, were delivered last week and distributed to the officers. In the past, different ranks and officers with different assignments had different badges, Chief Allen said. Now, all officers, […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Sept. 14 Day Shift 3608 Craig Road- Vandalism- On arrival police contacted the victim. He advised overnight, he believes around 2300 hours, an unknown suspect broke his front window at his residence. The victim stated the suspect used a decorative rock laying on the ground […]
City Officials Recognize ‘Urgent Need’ for Sewer Improvements
The following is a press release from the City of East Ridge: In September 2020, The Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority (WWTA) Board of Commissioners announced a 12 percent increase in sewer fees to all their customers beginning October 1, 2020. Regardless of the rate increase, the City of East Ridge acknowledges the […]
Red Wolves Continue Winning Ways
The Red Wolves downed Union Ohama, 2-0, Tuesday in a USL League One match at CHI Memorial Stadium. The win takes the Wolves to 5-2-3 on the season and into second place in league standings. The Red Wolves will host league-leading Greenville Triumph this Saturday. Ricardo Zacarias got the Wolves on the board before halftime. […]
VIDEO: Sept. 14 Planning Commission Meeting
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