EDITOR’S NOTE: Anyone who witnesses news in East Ridge may send photos to East Ridge News Online. You may send them to the East Ridge News Online Facebook Page or you may email them to dickcook607@gmail.com. The following photos are of a car accident on Ringgold Road Saturday afternoon near where the former Central Park […]
‘Drug Take Back’ Scheduled for Oct. 28
Law enforcement’s National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The idea is that if you’ve got unused or unwanted medications in your household you can drop them off to law enforcement at various locations around Hamilton and Bradley County for disposal. If possible, organizers are asking people […]
Seminar on Addiction Offered at Hixson United Methodist Church
The opiate epidemic is at our door step. Last month the DEA confirmed that there is marijuana laced with fentanyl in Chattanooga. The risks and dangers are growing that even the innocent can fall prey to an overdose. Why can’t the addicts just quit? They should know by now this is killing off over 100 people […]
Fire Damages Garage Apartment
Fire damaged a loft apartment over a two-car garage on Fountain Avenue, late Monday evening. According to officials, East Ridge firefighters were called to 3746 Fountain Avenue at 11:52 p.m. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the second floor of the building. Firefighters made an interior attack and quickly knocked the fire out. […]
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurants Join Fight Against Breast Cancer
Orlando, Fla. (October 9, 2017) – Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurants has joined the fight against breast cancer through select menu and apparel items. During the month of October, a portion of the proceeds from Margaritaville’s Asiago Crab & Artichoke Dip with pink chips, Treasure Chests Pina Colada, and a Breast Cancer Awareness Pink tee will be […]
Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 10
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Traffic cases begin at 3 p.m. with the regular docket following. Joshua Airks – Drug Paraphernalia, Transportation of Methamphetamine, Possession Schedule II/Resale. Ryan Austin – Possession Schedule II/PTR. Anthony […]
ERPD Asking for Help of Citizens
The East Ridge Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying the pictured individual. He is a person of interest in the investigation of multiple burglaries of Advance Rent to Own storefront and vehicles in East Ridge in September 2017. Anyone with information as to his identity or whereabouts is encouraged to call the […]
Sessions Announces DOJ Actions to Reduce Violent Crime
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On October 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced several Department of Justice (Department) actions to reduce the rising tide of violent crime in America. Foremost of those actions is the re-invigoration of “Project Safe Neighborhoods,” a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce […]
Routine Patrol Leads to Arrest on Identity Theft Charges
A police officer cruising the parking lot of an East Ridge motel has led to the arrest of a Trenton, Georgia woman on identity theft charges. April Lesha Southern/aka Richardson, 38, of a Mountain Shadow Drive address, was recently charged with Theft of Identity, Theft under $1,000 and Criminal Simulation. It is unclear when she […]
Chattanooga Bach Choir Opens Season
The Chattanooga Bach Choir, David Long, artistic director, presents Sergei Rachmaninoff’s AllNight Vigil for unaccompanied mixed choir, Op. 37, on Sunday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m., at theBasilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 214 East 8th Street, Chattanooga. Admission is $20; students are free. For this concert, the Chattanooga Bach Choir is collaborating with Voci […]
Police Briefs Oct. 4
_ 4214 Bennett Rd.: Police were called to the address last week in regard to a disorder with a weapon. According to a police report, dispatchers advised police the reporting party said that her mother was chasing her around with a hammer. The caller had locked herself in a room. When officers arrived they spoke […]
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14
Ask anyone who has had a home fire and they’ll tell you it’s fast. Faster than they ever imagined. Home fires burn hot and spread quickly. The heat and smoke can make a fire deadly in less than two minutes. Every second counts to escape. Planning can help save lives in unwanted fires. The U.S. […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Get their Annual Flu Shot
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will offer flu shots at all their locations beginning October 9, 2017. Anyone six months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed and some people may be eligible for vaccine free or at a reduced […]
Housing/Redevelopment Board Forming By-Laws
The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority met Friday morning at City Hall in an effort to establish its by-laws. Mayor Brent Lambert formed the authority in late June, appointing Earl Wilson, Eddie Phillips, Ruth Braly, Darwin Branam and Curtis Adams. The purpose of the housing/redevelopment board is to help create and ensure safe and […]
Two Sentenced on Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On September 29, 2017, James H. Brennan, 68, and Douglas A. Dyer, 58, both of Chattanooga, Tennessee, were sentenced by the Honorable Travis R. McDonough, U.S. District Court Judge, to respectively serve 48 months and 60 months in federal prison for their roles in a wire fraud and tax evasion conspiracy. Upon their […]
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