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ERPD Arrests for Sept. 12-18

September 18, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 12-18. 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. HOOPER, JEFFERY LYNN 126 COUNTY […]

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Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 20

September 17, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge City Court on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue at 5 p.m. Christopher Adams _ FTA, Revoked DL. No Insurance. Jessie Berry _ Simple Possession/FTA. Martin Cofer _ Aggravated Vandalism, Possession of Burglary Tools, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Assault. James […]

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Pioneers Stifled by Lions

September 17, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  Red Bank handed visiting East Ridge its second loss of the season, 22-10, Friday night in  Region 3 3A football. The loss evened the Pioneers record in the Region at 1-1 and 3-2 overall. East Ridge got a mid-range field goal on its opening possession to take a 3-0 lead. East Ridge tied the […]

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Suspected Car Thief Caught

September 15, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A man believed to be responsible for breaking into cars in Chattanooga and North Georgia was apprehended by law enforcement officials at an East Ridge motel Thursday afternoon. Officials said Steven Anderson, 35,  was taken into custody without incident at the Motel 6 in the 2200 block of Camp Jordan Parkway at about 1:45 p.m.  […]

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Home Invasion Reported on Marion Ave.

September 14, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Police were called to a house in the 5400 block of Marion Avenue Sunday on a reported home invasion. According to an affidavit of complaint, when officers arrived they spoke with a witness who told them that the homeowner and the intruder were in the backyard fighting. An officer spoke with the female victim who […]

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Optimist Club Honors First Responders

September 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Optimist Club had its annual “First Responders Appreciation Luncheon” Tuesday afternoon at the city’s Community Center. Harry Mackey, the club’s president, loosened up the “tough” audience of police officers and firefighters by telling them that “you people can be a little scary.” Mackey said he was in his shiny Lincoln driving down […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

Miss Food City Pageant

September 12, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Abingdon, VA  – Held at the beautiful Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region.  Co-sponsored by WXBQ 96.9 FM – 24 Carrot Country, the pageant will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016.  Miss Food City 2017 […]

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Health Department Urges Residents to Plan & Prepare for Emergencies

September 12, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Today our region faces a number of natural and man-made threats such as flooding, tornadoes, and acts of terrorism. In observance of September being National Preparedness Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department recommends that residents take action now to prepare for these potential events. “The anniversary of September 11th and the recent flooding in Louisiana […]

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Fire Damages Duplex

September 11, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Fire damaged a duplex on East Ridge Drive, Saturday afternoon. According to East Ridge Fire Department officials, the fire at 4170 East Ridge Drive was in a two-story duplex and it was reported that people were still inside the burning structure. Chief Mike Williams said that three bystanders had removed one person from the duplex […]

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ERPD Arrests Sept. 5-11

September 11, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 5-11. 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. ROGERS, BOBBY JOE 266 SHARON […]

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Lady Pioneers Get Soccer Win

September 9, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge girls’ soccer team blanked Howard, 4-0, in a District 6 A/AA soccer match on Thursday. Serena Smith scored two goals for East Ridge, now 3-2 overall and 3-0 in district play. Emily Spiers and Ana Stanford also scored. Ana Villegas was credited with an assist.          

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Political Sign Ordinance Adopted; Lottery Rules Still Unresolved

September 9, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge City Council adopted a new political sign ordinance Thursday night during it’s regular meeting. But, one element of the measure still must be addressed before the November 8 Municipal Election. In a 3-2 vote, the council approved regulations on the placement and timing of political signs. However, the most divisive element of […]

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Littering Leads to Arrest of Two

September 8, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A call to police about someone throwing an empty beer can out of a car has led to two men being taken to jail. According to a police report, on Wednesday a “Be on the lookout” was issued to ERPD in regard to a silver Mazda Tribute traveling on South Seminole Drive where an occupant […]

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Beware of Jury Duty Scam

September 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The U.S. Attorney’s office is warning people in our area about a phone scam relating to jury duty. Authorities have issued the following press release. Chattanooga area residents are being targeted by phone calls regarding failure to report for jury duty from a person claiming to be from the U.S. Marshal Service. The scam involves […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Mother Charged with Assault after Attacking Daughter

September 7, 2016 By Dick Cook and News Channel 9 Leave a Comment

According to our friends at NewsChannel9, an elderly woman has been jailed for attacking her daughter. The incident happened on Tuesday at a home on Martha Avenue. East Ridge Police Department spokesman Tim Mullinax shared the arrest narrative with NewsChannel 9. An officer responded to the home after a report of a stabbing. A woman told […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

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