East Ridge officials are taking steps to attract new businesses to the city by reworking its rules concerning the sale of beer. On Thursday evening, the City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that establishes guidelines for brewing beer and a new means of selling it. The ordinance will keep Class I, II and […]
Pioneers Down Whitwell in Home Opener
The East Ridge High School football team got its season off to great start by downing defending State Champion Whitwell, 38-8, Friday at Raymond James Stadium. Keanu Johnson got the Pioneer scoring started with a 90-yard romp for a touchdown with 5:00 minutes left in the first quarter. He would finish the night with six […]
Minutes from August Housing Commission Meetings
The East Ridge Housing Commission met pursuant to notice on August 9, 2019, 5:30 pm at East Ridge City Hall. Chairperson Winters called the meeting to order. Present were: Chairperson Winters, Boardmember Broome, Boardmember Rogers, Boardmember Stephens, Boardmember Wilson and City Attorney Mark Litchford. Chairperson Winters led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the […]
Lady Pioneers Open Soccer Season with a Shutout Win
East Ridge downed Central, 4-0, Tuesday at Camp Jordan, in girls high school soccer. Lucy Lopez had two goals, as the Lady Pioneers out-shot its opponent 16-4 in the home opener. Naida Xiloi-Hernandez had a goal and was credited with an assist. Aleyda Roblero also scored a goal. Leidi Paz and Allie Argueta had assists […]
Red Wolves Fall to North Texas, 2-0
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (8-6-7) fell 2-0 to North Texas SC (11-4-5) at David Stanton Field on Saturday night. North Texas took control of the match early in the first half, holding the Red Wolves to only one shot while they tallied 10 of their own. Goalkeeper Alex Mangels kept Chattanooga in the match, making […]
Authorities Declare Heat Advisory
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Hamilton and our surrounding counties until Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00 pm. During this time, the Heat Index could reach up to 107 degrees due to temperatures in the mid 90’s. Heat and humidity could cause heat […]
Grant to Restore 5,400 Acres of Cumberland Plateau Habitat
Nashville — Through a recently awarded grant, more than 5,400 acres of shortleaf pine forests on the Cumberland Plateau will be restored and enhanced. A collaboration among several organizations will use prescribed fire and strategic plantings to revitalize this vanishing habitat that is critical to several species. The project will be implemented by The Forest […]
Talent Show Set for Sept. 7
Red Wolves’ Win Allows Jump in USL Standings
The Chattanooga Red Wolves’ win over South Georgia Tormenta on Saturday in Statesboro catapulted them up the standings in the USL Legue One standings. The 2-1 win moved the Red Wolves (8-5-7) from sixth to third in the standings, trailing only North Texas and Lansing Ignite. The Red Wolves’ Sito Seoane scored in the 57th […]
ERPD Taking Applications for Citizen’s Police Academy
The East Ridge Police Department is seeking participants for its inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy. Class #19-01 will begin on September 16, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and take place for 10 weeks. The citizen’s academy is aimed at familiarizing our citizens with the various aspects of the law enforcement profession. During these training […]
Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONEprogramhas opened its community teaching garden grant application period through the end of August. Those interested are encouraged to apply for grants up to $1,000. The purpose of the teaching garden initiative is to: Demonstrate to children and families theimportance of food choices for overall health; Provide opportunities for […]
FBI Announces New Program Focusing on the Recovery of Child Victims From Commercial Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced today the FBI-led recovery or identification of 103 child victims and the arrest of 67 sex traffickers through Operation Independence Day. This initiative — a revamping of a previously successful program — was executed during the month of July through 161 operations conducted nationwide. Operation Independence Day relied […]
Health Department Traps West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes
The Chattanooga-Hamilton Hamilton County Health Department says that mosquitoes recently trapped in Hamilton County were positive for West Nile Virus. “While West Nile Virus isn’t new to our area,” says Director of Environmental Health Services Bonnie Deakins, “this is a reminder that mosquito bites are not just a harmless, itchy thing that goes away. About […]
Red Wolves Edge North Texas, 1-0
The Chattanooga Red Wolves shut out the North Texas Soccer Club 1-0, Saturday at David Stanton Field, giving the club its first win in over a month. The win kept the Red Wolves (7-5-7) perfect at home and still in the race to make the playoffs. The team will travel to face South Georgia Tormenta […]
Give Emergency Vehicles the Right-of-Way
Each day, firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other emergency personnel respond to calls for help. Emergency personnel are required by state law to complete annual training on the proper way to respond to calls using lights and sirens and, you, as a citizen, can help make the emergency response of fire apparatus, ambulances and police […]
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