A cold, blustery rain and the busy holiday season may have contributed to only a handful of East Ridge residents attending the first “Coffee with Kenny” meeting, Friday morning at Local Coffee. Acting City Manager Kenny Custer announced earlier this week that he wanted to begin a series of informal, conversational meetings with East Ridge […]
Right at Home of Chattanooga Announces Recognition as a Top-Rated In-Home Care Agency in America
Right at Home of Chattanooga has been selected by Caring.com as one of America’s top-rated in-home care agencies with the website’s “Caring Star of 2019” recognition. Caring.com, a trusted resource for families to find in-home care for their senior loved ones, released its annual “Caring Stars of 2019” list, a reliable industry source of information […]
Renovations Set to Begin at Camp Jordan
Camp Jordan Park and Arena in East Ridge is scheduled for an updated and a new, more professional appearance. Built in 1993, the 275-plus acres is the preferred location for numerous shows, sporting and special events and boasts over 100,000 visitors annually.With such high demand for use of the facility and all it has to […]
Custer Invites Citizens to Meet at Local Coffee on Friday Morning
If you’ve ever wanted to sit down with the man in charge of the City of East Ridge and share your ideas about how the city is running, now is your chance. Assistant City Manager Kenny Custer, who is currently the acting city manager, is inviting residents of East Ridge to Local Coffee to sit […]
Fire Damages House on Douglas Drive
Fire damaged a house on Douglas Drive early Monday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to a call of a residential fire at 129 Douglas Dr. at 7:49 p.m. When they arrived, the homeowner told firefighters that when she came home she found where a fire had been inside the […]
Free Flu Vaccine at All Hamilton County Health Department Clinic Locations
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department announces that anyone who wants a flu shot can get it free while supplies last. Several hundred doses were ordered for their recent drive-through flu shot clinic held last week. Despite the success of that event, hundreds of doses still remain and will be offered free while the special supply […]
Police Chase Ends in Crash; Alabama Man Facing Multiple Charges
A Thursday afternoon car chase led to the arrest of an Alabama man on multiple charges. Andrew Alston, 56, of a Huntsville address, has been charged with DUI, Reckless Endangerment, Vandalism, Open Container, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Evading Arrest, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Felonious Escape, Criminal Impersonation and Felon […]
Pro Soccer Team Interested in Building Practice Facility at CJ Park
The Chattanooga Red Wolves professional soccer team may be coming to East Ridge. In Thursday night’s Agenda Session of the East Ridge City Council meeting, Red Wolves owner Bob Martino told the council that he wants to enter into a public/private partnership with the city to build a practice facility near the existing […]
Williams, Chauncey, Cagle, Cassidy Take Oath of Office; Witt Appointed to Council
It was a big night at City Hall, Monday, as East Ridge inaugurated its new Mayor, Council and Court Clerk. Brian Williams took the oath of office as the new Mayor. Mike Chauncey and Jacky Cagle were sworn in as councilmen, while Patricia Cassidy took the oath for her second term as East Ridge […]
Rose Appeals Termination before Personnel Board
East Ridge Police officer Adam Rose appealed his November termination before the city’s Personnel Review Board, Monday morning at City Hall. Rose, 29, and a two-year veteran of the force, was fired by Acting City Manager Kenny Custer on grounds of “moral turpitude.” Rose, who admitted to internal affairs investigators that he had a sexual […]
Mission Oaks Candle Lighting Postponed until Tuesday
Residents of the Mission Oaks subdivision will continue a long tradition in East Ridge on December 10 with its holiday candle lighting. The event which was scheduled for Monday has been postponed until Tuesday, Dec. 11, due to inclement weather, officials with the Mission Oaks Community Club said. Members of the East Ridge Needy Child […]
TAWC Warns of Scam
Tennessee American Water wants customers to know that when coming to a private resident or business to perform work, our employees will present a photo ID badge and drive work vehicles that prominently display the company’s name. In recent days, some customers have reported that representatives of a different company have come to their home […]
City Cites ‘Improper Handling of Confiscated Funds, Lack of Leadership’ in Reed Case
On Friday, city officials in East Ridge released specific allegations against ERPD Chief J.R. Reed, who was placed on administrative leave two weeks ago pending the outcome of an investigation. According to a November 21 letter from acting City Manager Kenny Custer, Reed is accused of improperly handling confiscated funds and goods, lack of leadership, […]
Housing Commission Acts on Orlando Avenue Property
The owner of a small rental house on Orlando Avenue was ordered to tear down a dilapidated garage and will bring the house up to code after it was discovered that the tenants were living in squalor as a result of dogs and cats relieving themselves inside the dwelling. The owner of the house, Joe […]
Reward Offered for Stolen Generator
An East Ridge man is offering a reward to anyone who can find his stolen generator. Jim Winters, a former police officer for the East Ridge Police Department, said his Yamaha generator was stolen from the bed of his pickup truck parked in the driveway of his home on November 24. Winters said the thief […]
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