NASHVILLE – With new Medicare cards slated to arrive in Tennessee sometime after June, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is warning Medicare beneficiaries to be wary of scammers who might use the cards’ pending arrival as an opportunity to fleece unsuspecting consumers. Federal laws enacted last year required the removal of Social Security numbers […]
Olive Branch Holds Reception for Bishop of Detroit
The Olive Branch restaurant held a reception for the Bishop of Detroit, Saturday evening. “It’s a real honor to have His Eminence here at the store,” said Faye Bochis, whose family owns the popular East Ridge restaurant. “Our women’s group, ‘Philoptochos,’ sponsored the reception for him.” Metropolitan Nicholas is the Bishop of Detroit. As one of […]
ERFD Lends Hand to Distressed Kayaker
The East Ridge Fire Department helped safely return a kayaker in distress on South Chickamauga Creek to safety early Friday evening. Officials said that ERFD was dispatched to Camp Jordan Park on the call at 7:09 p.m. Fire Chief Mike Williams said the fire crew notified their counterparts in Chattanooga to check out the creek […]
Council Passes Budget on First Reading; Tables Rezoning Request
With no discussion, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading a budget for next year, Thursday night at City Hall. City Manager Scott Miller told the council that the $13.66 million General Fund budget includes the addition of five new city employees and will not require the city to dip into its $5.16 […]
Thongnopnua Calling for Stronger State Policies to Address Violent Offenders
Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, responded to Wednesday’s reports of another shooting in East Ridge, Tennessee and called for stronger state policies to support local police departments in their efforts to arrest and convict violent offenders. Thongnopnua noted that the shooting is another in a series of violent incidents in East […]
UPDATED: Police Investigating Shooting at Newcastle Apartments
East Ridge police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting that happened at the Newcastle Apartments. According to Assistant Chief Stan Allen, police were called to the complex at 5700 Roper Street at 5:15 a.m. While en route to the call, officers encountered the victim, Dequan Fuqua, 20, being driven by private vehicle to a hospital. […]
TBI Report: Domestic Violence Cases Down
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study today, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as being domestic violence in nature. The annual report compiles crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of “Domestic Violence 2017”: A total […]
Time on Side of Residents Appearing Before Housing Commission
Time is on the side of most residents who have business with the East Ridge Housing Commission. At Monday’s regular monthly meeting at City Hall, the commission granted each of the three property owners who appeared before them an additional 30 days to address their problem properties. Landon Johnson and his mother, whose name was […]
Police Briefs June 11
_ 800 block Hardin Dr.: Police were called to the area last Thursday evening about a prowler. According to a police report, when an officer arrived the homeowner said that her dog started barking at the back door. The woman said she saw a man on her back deck take off and then go under […]
One Injured in I-75 Crash
One person was injured in a car accident on Interstate 75, officials said Friday. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to a two-car accident at about 2:15 p.m. When first responders arrived they found one person trapped under the dash of their vehicle. Williams said hydraulic tools were used to […]
Football Game Benefiting Martin Family
On Friday night Raymond James Stadium will play host to the Stump Martin Memorial Senior Gridiron Showcase. The football showcase will display the talents of recent graduates from Northwest Georgia and the greater Chattanooga area. Player introductions are scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with kickoff at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for high […]
Police Briefs June 5
_ Germantown Circle: Last Thursday an officer was patrolling in the area when he noticed a white male with face tattoos walking away from a Chevy Silverado truck. The man quickly walked into the breezeway of the Germantown Garden apartment complex. According to a police report, as the officer was driving around the complex, dispatch […]
Lane Closures at Night on Ringgold Road
East Ridge city officials said that resurfacing of Ringgold Road will be performed at night early next week. According to a press release by ERPD Chief J.R. Reed, construction crews will begin placing surface mix this Sunday Night (6/10/18) on SR-8 (Ringgold Rd.) and this work will be performed between 7 p,m. and 6 a.m. the […]
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Boyd Extortion Charge
A special judge refused to dismiss a case of extortion against Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd, Tuesday in Hamilton County Criminal Court. Judge Andrew Freiberg, a Bradley County judge who is hearing the case as Hamilton County judges recused themselves, said there is a factual dispute if Boyd’s recorded phone calls with East Ridge Mayor […]
ERPD Public Service Announcements
The following are two public service announcements from the East Ridge Police Department. The East Ridge Police Department has taken numerous recent reports of residential auto burglaries. These occurred May 31-June 1, 2018 in the Camp Jordan area. The suspects targeted unlocked vehicles during night hours and have made off with personal property including firearms, […]
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