When it comes to the future and what it holds in store for the next generation I’m concerned. Very concerned. When my kids get older will our street be as safe to play in as it is now? When my grandchildren start elementary school will they feel safe walking to the bus? Will they go […]
Police Briefs for April 18
_ 3980 Ringgold Rd.: Police were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy on a theft complaint, last week. According to a police report, when police arrived they spoke with the store manager who told them that two women had entered the store and were seen on video surveillance footage shoving merchandise into large purses. The merchandise […]
Citizens Vent Frustrations over WWTA
(AUDIO LINK AT BOTTOM OF STORY) More than 50 people braved the weather Tuesday evening to come to a public forum at the East Ridge Community Center concerning the operation of the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority. Those people were virtually unanimous in their distaste for the WWTA, calling for the firing […]
Notre Dame Ends East Ridge’s Dream Season
The Irish needed no luck in ending East Ridge’s dream season Friday night at Finley Stadium in the Region 3/A State Quarterfinals. A balanced offensive attack led by the passing of Alex Darras and the running of Akil Sledge lifted Notre Dame to a 55-27 win before about 3,000 chilly fans. East Ridge puts the […]
Pioneers Make Themselves Home at Baylor by Downing Eagles, 35-10
Someone once famously made the pronouncement, “Home is where the heart is.” Apparently the heart of East Ridge football is anywhere there’s a field with green grass that is marked in a gridiron. On Friday night, in its “home opener,” the Pioneers, using Baylor’s field _ the revered Raymond James Stadium has been condemned _ […]
Jordan Jams Worth the Wait
A wise man once said, “All good things come to he who waits.” A month after the first Camp Jordan Jams was rescheduled because of inclement weather during the Fourth of July weekend, a crowd of almost 1,000 people listened to great music, admired vintage cars, indulged in tasty barbecue and generally had a […]
Police Briefs for July 29
_ 6723 Ringgold Road: Police were called to the Bi-Lo on Sunday evening to investigate a case of criminal simulation. According to a police report, officers spoke with a woman who told them that she had been at the Flea Market when she was approached by a black male. The man told her that he […]
Shakespeare in the Park
“What’s past is prologue.” _ William Shakespeare, The Tempest Camp Jordan is hosting two performances of Williams Shakespeare’s The Tempest put on by Back Alley Productions. The first performance on a beautiful Friday night was at the Amphitheater. The Back Alley cast will put on another staging of The Bard’s final play on […]
City’s Tab on Land Deal increases to $603,000
Less than a week after Mayor Brent Lambert told East Ridge News Online that the city would have to pay about $425,000 to get a restriction lifted from a piece of property it is selling to developers, the price has jumped by almost 30 percent. According to a press release issued by Mayor Lambert on […]
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Boyd Holds ‘Town Hall’ Meeting
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd held a “Town Hall Meeting” Thursday night at the East Ridge Community Center to talk about county issues and developments in East Ridge. Boyd, who is in his second term representing District 8, touched on plans to upgrade Erlanger East’s facilities in East Brainerd to the tune of $50 million. […]
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