The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. Day Shift 4401 Ringgold Road (fraud): Mack’s Highway Market reported four separate cases of fraudulent checks being passed at the store between 09/25/2019 and 01/30/20. Four different reports were made, and check information was entered into Property and Evidence. 4214 Ringgold […]
Police Briefs Feb. 11
The following information was compiled by ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. Feb. 10 Day Shift 623 Camp Jordan Parkway (delayed theft): The complainant’s called in from Iowa to report that they believe one of their bank cards was stolen from the East Ridge Hampton Inn while they stayed there on February 3rd […]
Council to Take up Issue of Incentivizing Marriott Development
The East Ridge City Council will meet on Thursday, Feb. 13 at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Last month, the council had considered cancelling the meeting due to lack of business. However, on Feb. 4, the East Ridge Industrial Development Board met and took no action on a […]
Video: Jan. Housing Commission Meeting
The following video is the Jan. 13 East Ridge Housing Commission Meeting held at City Hall.
Police Briefs for Feb. 10
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. February 06– Day Shift 3715 Ringgold Road (Abandoned vehicle): A gold 2001 Buick Century was towed due to being abandoned after a city sticker was placed on the vehicle on 02/03/20. Broome’s towed the vehicle. 3725 Fountain Ave (Property damage): Complainant reported that her gray […]
Early Voting Begins Feb. 12
Early voting for the March 3 Presidential Preference Primary and Hamilton County Primary begins next week. Early voting starts on Wednesday, Feb . 12 and goes through Tuesday, Feb. 25. Locations for early voting include: _ Brainerd Recreation Center at 1010 North Moore Road. One may vote Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB at state line, I-75 NB MM 2, I-75 […]
Optimist lnternational Announces Optimist Day
The Optimist Club of East Ridge will be participating in Optimist lnternational’s Optimist Day on February 06, 2020. Members of Optimist lnternational will celebrate Optimist Day throughout the world the first Thursday of every February to promote their efforts in helping and recognizing the people that make a difference in their communities. On Optimist Day, […]
Police Briefs Feb. 6
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports provided by the administration. Feb. 5 Day Shift 4210 Ringgold Road (well-being check): Police responded to Cross Path Church to check the well-being of a homeless party asleep on the front porch. Contact was made with Kristy M. who stated she was attempting to stay […]
Police Briefs for Feb. 5
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Feb. 4 Day Shift 1503 McDonald Road (Waverly Motel)- Domestic Assault- Curtis Jeffries was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend. He was transported to 601. 932 Spring Creek Road (East Ridge Eye Center)- Lost Property- Police responded to ERPD headquarters and spoke with the complainant. He […]
OLPH Celebrates National Catholic Schools Week
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) School has been a pillar of the community in East Ridge since its founding on Moore Road in 1937. This past week the Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade school celebrated National Catholic Schools Week along with their younger sister-school, St. Jude in Hixson, and Notre Dame High in Glenwood, […]
Video: Industrial Development Board for Feb. 4
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board met Tuesday afternoon. Click this link to view video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHKCosTiLKM
Hammond Issues Statement on Passing of Red Bank Police Officer James “Chip” Smith
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer our condolences to the Red Bank Police Department as they morn the loss of one of their own, Officer James “Chip” Smith. Officer Smith was also a former Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. Sheriff Jim Hammond offered the following statement: “We are saddened by the loss […]
Police Briefs Feb. 4
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Feb. 3 Day Shift 3301 Gleason Circle- Victim reported he had an air compressor taken from his truck. No suspect info. Winston Baccus was taken into custody for violation of conditions of release following a traffic stop 6712 Ringgold Rd – Arrest – Steven Nave […]
Health Department Receives National Recognition through ‘Project Public Health Ready’ Program
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. The Health Department demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the comprehensive benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between […]