With the new tennis courts at East Ridge High School just about completed and ready for the public to use, I plan to go as much as I can! This is very exciting because these courts have been in disrepair for many years. The 2013-2014 ERHS tennis team was forced to play all their matches […]
Minutes from East Ridge Housing Commission Meetings
Editors Note: The following minutes are from the May, June and July meetings of the East Ridge Housing Commission. The East Ridge Housing Commission met pursuant to notice on May 1, 2019, 3:30 pm at East Ridge City Hall. Chairperson Winters called the meeting to order. Present were:Chairperson Winters, Boardmember Broome, Boardmember Stephens, Boardmember Wilson […]
Seven Indicted in Drug Scheme Inside Silverdale
This from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department: On July 3, 2019, the Hamilton County Grand Jury handed down indictments on seven persons charging them with introducing and/or attempting to introduce illegal drugs into the Silverdale Detention Center located at 7609 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee. This crime was initially brought to the attention of the […]
One Law Enforcement Officer’s Perspective
Editor’s Note: The following opinion was posted on the Facebook page of Francis Xavier Mulroney, a 37-year veteran of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. Mulroney is a pen name for the officer. This editorial contains strong language. Probably gonna catch some heat for this, but here goes…. (It’s kinda what I do for stress management!) […]
TAWC Awards Grant to City
Supporting local organizations who address a watershed or source water protection need, Tennessee American Water has awarded the City of East Ridge an environmental grant. The project consists of removal of debris from the Spring and South Chickamauga Creeks and bank stabilization to prevent erosion. “We are pleased to support the City of East Ridge […]
Red Wolves, Ignite Battle to Draw
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (6-4-4) and Lansing Ignite FC (5-5-6) drew 1-1 at David Stanton Field Saturday night. The draw improves the Red Wolves by one point and preserves the team’s unbeaten record at home. Lansing’s Elma Nfor opened up scoring in the 25th minute, getting on the end of a ball in from Xavier […]
Fire Damages House on Close Road
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: On Friday morning, July 5, at approximately 0039 a.m., East Ridge Fire, Police and Memorial EMS were dispatched to a reported residential fire with one occupant still inside at 1925 Close Rd. First arriving fire units reported that all occupants were out and heavy smoke and fire […]
Trashing America the Beautiful
Editor’s Note: This column was submitted by Michael Butler, CEO of Tennessee Wildlife Federation. The organization is one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to the conservation of Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources. Americans marvel at the beauty of our country. We seem blessed to have it all, from arctic mountains to tropical waters. […]
A Fourth of July Message from U.S. Attorney J. Douglas Overbey
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – This Thursday brings with it our annual reminder of the inception of our great nation. It began with a statement of unity, a gathering of citizens banding together to put a deeply American sentiment to paper. It was a declaration that our country, belonging to no one but its own citizens, would […]
City Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day
On Thursday, July 4, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Thursday, your trash will be picked up on Friday, July 5. Please be sure to place your trash carts to the curb the night before to ensure pickup on Friday. Recycling will […]
Man Suffers Severe Burns in Grilling Accident
According to our friends at NewsChannel 9, an elderly man suffered severe burns apparently from an accident while grilling. The fire happened Tuesday afternoon on South Seminole Drive. East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams told channel 9 that a man was grilling on his back porch when the fire happened. Chief Williams said that a […]
Outbuilding Damaged by Fire
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: On July 1, 2019 at approximately 2:57 pm East Ridge Fire, East Ridge Police and Memorial EMS were dispatched to a reported out building on fire at 6610 Hilton Dr. Units arrived on scene reporting heavy smoke coming from the out building and the out building was […]
HCSO Safety Reminders for Independence Day Holiday
In anticipation of this week’s July 4th festivities, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following safety reminders to ensure the citizens of Hamilton County enjoy a safe and meaningful holiday. The safe discharge of fireworks is allowed for residents who live within the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. However, if you […]
TBI Releases Annual School Crime and Domestic Violence Studies
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two new studies today, detailing the volume and nature of crime on school campuses and crime identified as having a domestic violence nexus. Both studies utilize data from the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of ‘School Crime 2018’: · The overall number of offenses reported […]
New State Budget Taking Care of Most Vulnerable Citizens
Monday, July 1, marks enactment of the state’s new budget as Tennessee’s 2019-2020 fiscal year begins. The new budget provides tax relief, while taking care of the state’s most vulnerable citizens, investing in education, ensuring the safety of the public, and maintaining the fiscal discipline that has earned Tennessee recognition as the best managed state […]
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