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 […]
City Moves Forward with Ringgold Road Improvements
The East Ridge City Council voted to push forward with hiring an engineering company for services relating to improvements along the western end of Ringgold Road. The City entered into an agreement with ASA Engineering for survey and storm water modeling, and a preliminary design for right-of-way and improvements which include sidewalks. The price tag […]
Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Planned for Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — From our friends at NewsChannel9: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a mandatory nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 2:20 p.m. EDT. In light of the upcoming test, the agencies share the following key informational points: The purpose […]
Health Department Recognized for Reducing Smoking Rates among Pregnant Women
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Health as one of the top five counties in the state who have met the Tobacco Settlement Fund objective of reducing the rate of smoking among pregnant women. In 2014, 12.5% of Hamilton County pregnant women reported smoking […]
Beer Board Recommends Beer Sales in Park
The East Ridge Beer Board wants the City Council to reconsider the prohibition of beer sales on city property. On Monday during a special called meeting at City Hall, the Beer Board voted 4-0 to recommend that the council amend an ordinance which outlaws selling beer at Camp Jordan Park. Gregg Shipley, the Beer Board […]
RAM Clinic at Park
Free medical attention will be given by volunteer doctors and dentists at Camp Jordan Park this weekend. The Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic will be held this Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1 at the park beginning at 6 a.m. Medical services are offered in three areas, dental, vision and general medical. Those […]
Police Make Arrest from Spring Burglary
East Ridge police have arrested a Chattanooga man in connection with a March burglary of a home on Frawley Road. Garrett Dean Burton, 37, of a Champion Road address, was charged with Aggravated Burglary, Theft over $2,500 and Alteration of an Item’s Permanent Number, stemming from an incident that happened in late March while the […]
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