WASHINGTON D.C. – Wayne Farms, LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,610 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to a potential processing defect, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat breaded chicken bite items […]
Fire Damages Unit of New Castle Apartments
Fire damaged an apartment unit at the New Castle Apartments, Monday afternoon. According to the East Ridge Fire Department, firefighters were called to the apartments at 5700 Roper Street, at about 4 p.m. Fire Chief Mike Williams said that firefighters were able to contain the fire to one unit. No injuries were reported in the […]
Government Files Suit Against Heltons for Back Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a civil lawsuit against East Ridge Municipal Judge Cris Helton and his ex-wife, Esther Helton, claiming the Heltons owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes to the government. According to the suit filed in U.S. Federal Court on Feb. 24, the government is seeking $438,556 in back […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 20-26
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 20-26. 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. HANNUM, EMILY ELIZABETH 40 BROOKVALE […]
Neff Suspected in Thursday Carjacking
A woman who was taken to Parkridge East Hospital early Thursday evening is suspected in crossing the street to a convenience store and carjacking a young woman. According to a police report, at 9 p.m. police were dispatched to the Shell station at 948 Spring Creek Road on a reported carjacking that had just taken […]
City Adopts New Sign Ordinance
On Thursday evening during its regularly scheduled meeting, the East Ridge City Council adopted its new sign ordinance. Long in the making, the ordinance regulates the number, design and placement of commercial signs throughout the city. Kenny Custer, the city’s Chief Building Official, said he has worked for the better part of two years with […]
Officers Narrowly Avoid Injury During Investigation of Suspicious Vehicle
Early Thursday morning, several East Ridge police officers narrowly avoided being struck by a pickup truck after attempting to detain its driver. According to a police report, an officer stopped at the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road at about 2 a.m. to investigate a truck that had been parked on the side of the building for […]
Open Letter from Commissioner Boyd
To ER Alumni Members, the Students of East High & Middle Schools, and the Citizens of East Ridge, Please understand the Attorney for Hamilton County has stated that the County Commission has “…no…” say in the title transfer of the athletic fields at ERHS. The resolution currently before the Commission is a “courtesy” resolution and gives each Hamilton County […]
Consumer Tips _ Utility Workers Imposter Awarenesss & Scams
How to identify a legitimate utility worker at your home or place of business Legitimate utility workers for Chattanooga Gas, EPB and Tennessee American Water always will wear a uniform with the company logo. Legitimate utility workers will present a photo ID badge. Legitimate utility workers drive work vehicles that prominently display the company’s […]
Litchford is New City Attorney
Mark Litchford is the new East Ridge City Attorney. Monday night in a special called meeting, the City Council voted 4-1 for Litchford, who was appointed the city’s interim attorney when Hal North resigned, to become the next City Attorney. Litchford, an attorney with Grant, Konvalinka & Harrison, was selected over finalist, Alexander McVeagh, an […]
Man Shot on Burns Avenue
East Ridge police are searching for the suspect in a shooting that happened early this morning in a home on Burns Avenue. According to a press release issued by the department, the shooting happened at about 1 a.m. at 1521 Burns Avenue. When officers arrived they found a 37-year-old man suffering from a single gunshot […]
Called Meeting for City Attorney Interviews
The East Ridge City Council will have a special called meeting Monday to interview candidates for the City Attorney’s position. The called meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. The council will interview two people for the position that was left vacant when former City Attorney Hal North resigned effective […]
UPDATED: HCSB Approves Transfer of Athletic Facilities
The Hamilton County School Board, in its regularly scheduled meeting, voted unanimously Thursday night to deed over athletic facilities at East Ridge High School to the City of East Ridge. The deal, long in the making, will divest Hamilton County Schools of any responsibility in maintaining football, baseball and the softball fields as well as […]
Spring Sports Sign-Ups Underway
If you are looking to sign up your children for spring sports at Camp Jordan Park, now is the time. According to officials from the city’s Parks & Recreation Department, registration for youth baseball, softball (ages 4 to 12) is currently underway at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue. Registration if being held each Saturday […]
Police Seize Meth from Motel Guest
Police were dispatched to the Motel 6 on Camp Jordan parkway early Saturday morning after management noticed suspicious activity. According to a police report, a night manager told police that a room had been rented to a woman at 2 a.m.. However, since that time the night manager had noticed a number of different people, […]
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