A Duval Street man has been charged with Reckless Endangerment and Possession of a Handgun while Under the Influence after allegedly discharging his pistol, sending a bullet into another house. According to a police report, officers were called to a Fike Drive address on Monday afternoon in regards to a “shots fired” call. Dispatch advised […]
East Ridge High, YMCA Offering Summer Meal Program
In conjunction with the YMCA, East Ridge High School will be offering breakfast and lunch this summer to anyone in the community under the age of 18, officials said. The meals will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, throughout the summer months while school […]
Fire Damages RV at Camping World
No injuries were reported after a recreational vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of Camping World, late Saturday morning. According to East Ridge fire officials, firefighters responded to 6734 Ringgold Road on a reported vehicle fire just after 11 a.m.. Battalion Chief Billy Quintrell said when firefighters arrived they found flames shooting from the […]
Safeguard Your Summer Sizzle
It’s tough to beat a burger hot off the grill in your own backyard. But are you ready? Grills, hibachis, and barbecues can increase your risk of having a fire according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Every year, grill fires cause about $37 million in property damage. Prepare your grill for the summer season […]
Memorial Day Observance Set for Monday
UPDATE: East Ridge News Online has been informed by Reverand and City Chaplin Denny Manning that he will be doing the invocation and pledge of allegence at Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony. American Legion Post 95 will spearhead the annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday. The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. […]
Mayor Names Five to Housing Authority
Mayor Brent Lambert named his appointments to the newly-formed East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Thursday evening during the City Council meeting. Darwin Branam, Eddie Phillips, Ruth Braly, Earl Wilson and Curtis Adams were named to the first-ever housing authority. The members will serve staggered terms. Branam is a former East Ridge City Commissioner and […]
Three Injured in Car Crash
Three people were hurt in a car crash late Thursday morning. According to East Ridge officials, the two-car accident happened at about 11 a.m. at the intersection of Ringgold and McBrien Roads. A gray SUV rolled over on its top as a result of the crash. Fire Chief Mike Williams said that three people involved […]
Arrest Made in Favorite Market Robbery
Police have arrested an Athens man and charged him in the May 19 robbery of an East Ridge convenience store. Payton Chase Cleveland, 22, of a County Road 675 address in Athens, Tenn., was charged by Chattanooga police with Aggravated Robbery. He is currently in the Hamilton County Jail under a $50,000 bond. It is […]
Stabbing Suspect Apprehended with Large Amount of ‘Ice’
The man police believe is responsible for a stabbing at the Rodeway Inn on Monday morning, may not be prosecuted for assault. According to an affidavit of complaint, police charged 22-year-old Matthew Cohen with Possession of Schedule II Drugs or Resale, Possession of a Firearm during a Dangerous Felony, and Resisting Stop/Fisk/Halt. The affidavit also […]
ERPD Investigating Stabbing
East Ridge police arrested a man Monday morning who they believe is responsible for the stabbing of another man at the Roadway Inn in the 6600 block of Ringgold Road. According to officials, the victim, whose name is not being released at this time, sustained serious “but not life threatening” injuries during the incident, which […]
Three Injured in I-75 Crash
Three people were injured in a crash on Interstate 75 early Sunday morning. According to a press release from the East Ridge Fire Department, first responders were dispatched to I-75 southbound near Spring Creek Road bridge just after 1:30 a.m. When authorities arrived they encountered multiple vehicles and injuries. Fire Chief Mike Williams said that two […]
Summer Camp at BCA
Stone Signs with Georgia Northwestern
For the second time in two weeks an East Ridge High School girls’ basketball player has signed to further their athletic career at the college level. On Wednesday morning, Jayla Stone committed to play hoops with Coach David Stephenson’s Georgia Northwestern Technical College team. Stone, a high scoring guard, joins teammate Kyanna Kendrick on the Bobcat […]
ERPD Kicks Off Summer ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign
As summer kicks off and families hit the road for vacation, The East Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” From May 22 to June 4, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway […]
Want to Sponsor Earnhardt? Bobby Dale Earnhardt to Drive No. 3 Car for Hixson Motorsports
Have you ever wanted to sponsor Earnhardt’s car? Get ready – You can! A grass roots sponsorship effort to help a hard-working driver, by the name of Earnhardt, is your opportunity to help field the No. 3 Chevy. It starts with a simple email! Hixson Motorsports (HMS), based in Soddy-Daisy Tennessee, has announced thatBobby […]
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