City trucks are out brining roads in East Ridge in preparation for a winter weather event. Officials said Friday that the trucks are first doing hilly roads and will then proceed to flatter terrain. City Manager Scott Miller said that city trucks are waiting for “the first snowflake to fall” and then will begin spreading […]
TAWC Shares Tips on Preventing Water Pipes from Freezing and Breaking
As cold weather begins to settle in the Tennessee Valley, Tennessee American Water reminds its customers to take steps to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes as well as frozen meters. “Extreme weather events like sub-freezing temperatures for an extended period can cause pipes in vulnerable areas to freeze and burst and result […]
Spill Causes Traffic Troubles for Motorists
A ruptured line from an East Ridge garbage truck spewed hydraulic fluid on Ringgold Road late Wednesday morning, closing one lane of east bound traffic to motorists. Officials said the truck leaked the fluid on the main commercial artery of the city beginning at Tombras Avenue and ending at Belvoir Avenue. The incident was reported […]
Police Briefs for Jan. 3
Editor’s Note: Due to the New Year holiday there has been a time lag in availability of police reports. 406 Alice Dr.: Police were called to the address on Dec. 30 in reference to a domestic assault. According to a police report, an officer en route was advised by dispatch that the victim was texting […]
ERPD’s K9 Axel To Get Body Armor
East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Axel’s vest is sponsored by Elks Lodge #91 of Chattanooga, TN and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This vest provided by Elks Lodge #91.” Delivery is […]
City Hires Litchford as Interim Attorney
In a special called meeting on Thursday, the East Ridge City Council hired Mark Litchford as Interim City Attorney. Litchford, a member of the Grant Konvalinka & Harrison law firm, will replace Hal North, who resigned as City Attorney effective Jan. 1. The transition from one city attorney to another was anything but smooth. Several […]
Woman Reports Being Beaten at Park
Police responded to Erlanger Hospital on Christmas Eve regarding a delayed assault. According to a police report, police spoke with a woman there who said that her ex-boyfriend had abducted her from her place of employment on Dec. 23, held her captive and beat her repeatedly for the better part of 24 hours. The woman […]
City Offices Closed on Monday
East Ridge city offices and services will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2017, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Trash service, however, will be picked up as regularly scheduled on Monday, Jan. 2.
Major New Anti-Crime Laws Set to Take Effect January 1
NASHVILLE – Major legislation, which addresses the most serious offenses driving Tennessee’s violent crime rate, is among 29 new Tennessee laws set to take effect on January 1. The Public Safety Act of 2016, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown), establishes mandatory minimum sentences for […]
Special Called Meeting Set for Thursday
The East Ridge City Council will have a special called meeting on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The following is on the agenda for the council to consider: Accept the resignation of City Attorney Hal North; Discuss/take action on appointing a new and/or interim city attorney; Discuss/take action on government affairs […]
Thieves Playing ‘Grinch’ with Mailed Christmas Gifts
On Thursday, several people in the Marlboro Avenue area reported that packages delivered by mail have been stolen from their front porches. According to posts on social media Websites, thefts were reported to ERPD from Maryland Drive, Marlboro Avenue and Wando Circle of packages being taken from mailboxes and homes. One woman reported she found […]
Santa Train Spreading Joy on this Long Winter’s Night
On the first night of winter, a group of East Ridge firefighters, police officers and volunteers brought a little warmth into the world of a couple dozen families who need it most. On Wednesday evening, The Needy Child Fund’s Santa Train loaded up its sleigh _ actually two good-sized trailers _ and went out into […]
Police Briefs Dec. 21
_ 3720 Anderson Ave.: Police were called to the address, Monday evening, on a disorder. According to affidavit of complaint, police spoke with a man and woman who told them initially that they had been engaged in a verbal argument. The woman told police the couple had been arguing over the man, Willie Byrd, cheating […]
City Offices Holiday Hours
East Ridge city offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas, officials said Tuesday. All recycling and trash services will run as regularly scheduled, however.
ERPD Arrests Dec. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec. 12-18. 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. CALLAHAN, KACEE WILLIAM 16 MARROW […]
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