East Ridge officials will host a public input meeting on Monday, March 26, concerning the city’s application for state Local Parks and Recreation Fund grants. The meeting will be held at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue at 5:30 p.m. City officials will discuss and receive public input on the proposed project to upgrade existing […]
TAWC Annual Water Report Available Online
Tennessee American Water announces that the company’s 2017 Consumer Confidence Reports (Water Quality Reports) are available to customers online. In addition, Tennessee American Water has once again earned the Directors Award through the Partnership for Safe Water, marking the 18th consecutive year the utility has achieved this level of surpassing standards. The annual water quality report, also known as the consumer confidence report, is a performance measure of the quality of water. These measures are established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and theTennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The report describes local drinking water sources, testing conducted on the water, substances detected, and the levels of those substances. The Partnership for Safe Water is a voluntary utility program with the mission of improving drinking […]
Construction Closes Lanes on Ringgold Road
The East Ridge Police Department wants the public to be aware that Ringgold Road from Mack Smith Road to just past the Interstate 75 interchange is down to one lane in each directions due to construction. Motorists will want to find alternate routes where possible to avoid delays. The lane closures will be in effect […]
Lambert, Boyd Spar at Pachyderm Meeting
The Hamilton County Commission District 8 Republican Primary candidates for the May 1 primary gathered with friends and supporters for lunch and a debate Monday at the Pachyderm Club weekly meeting. The two candidates, two-term incumbent Tim Boyd and East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert, first gave opening remarks followed by questions from the audience. Lambert told […]
Recreation Activities Cancelled due to Impending Weather
Due to the impending inclement weather scheduled to hit the area this evening, the events scheduled for Camp Jordan Park and the East Ridge Community Center have been cancelled. Both facilities will close at 5:00 p.m. today. Also the East Ridge Library will close at 6:00 p.m. The weather event is schedule to be in the East Ridge […]
Political ‘Chutes and Ladders’
This is an exciting election year! The excitement for me is not at the national level, but at the local campaign level. What will happen in East Ridge if certain people gain a seat on the East Ridge City Council? Are there enough good candidates to choose from? Who will be our next Mayor? Here […]
HCSO Hosts Seminar on Homicide Investigations of Opioid Related Deaths
Throughout this week, beginning on Monday, March 12th, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office hosted a seminar taught by the world renowned Law Enforcement Training firm, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, to area law enforcement investigators to help investigate potential opioid related deaths. This week long training contained modules in crime scene analysis, interview tactics, and interrogation principles, […]
SPJ, GAP Launch The Whistleblower Project to Kick Off Sunshine Week
INDIANAPOLIS – The Society of Professional Journalistsand the Government Accountability Project announce the launch today of “The Whistleblower Project.” This project, announced in conjunction with Sunshine Week, is dedicated to spreading awareness to ensure that whistleblowers and the journalists who work with them are protected and supported. The Whistleblower Project shares best practices for working with whistleblowers, includes ways for journalists […]
Food City Continues to Expand Home Delivery Service
ABINGDON, VA – Food City officials announced today the expansion of their new same-day delivery service into the Fort Oglethorpe and LaFayette market areas in north Georgia. The program is made possible through a joint partnership between the local retail supermarket chain and Instacart, a nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service. To take advantage of the […]
Blaming the Past for the Present
Many people have blamed Obama for the government shut down and the indecisive nature of our current legislature when it comes to passing a law for the dreamers in this country. Frankly, I believe that our society and law makers are spending too much of their time blaming other people for the current situation rather […]
A Call for Gun Control
It is up to grown-ups to take action in light of the recent school shootings. Florida has adopted a common sense gun control law allowing teachers to “pack heat.” They also raised the legal age limit to 21! Ask the High School students in Florida what they think about AR’s. Take that NRA! We must […]
Knoxville Man Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Meth, Fentanyl
KNOXVILLE – On March 6, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Ricky Davis, 44 of Knoxville, Tennessee, for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl analogues resulting in the death of at least one person. Davis appeared in court on March 7, 2018, before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. […]
UT Wins YETI FLW College Fishing Event
The University of Tennessee team of John Lambert of Blountville, Tennessee, and Logan Brewster of Maryville, Tennessee, won the largest collegiate fishing tournament of all-time – 273 boats – Saturday at the YETI FLW College Fishing event on Lake Guntersville presented by Berkley. The duo weighed a five-bass limit of 25 pounds, 9 ounces to best the massive field, […]
Hurst Endorses Gravitt for Register of Deeds
Pam Hurst, Hamilton County’s Register of Deeds, announced her formal support and endorsement of Marc Gravitt, GOP Candidate in the May 1st primary today. “The role of Register requires the ability to effectively manage resources and work with a fantastic team that serves the public. Marc Gravitt understands this office from the perspective of both […]
ALDI Hiring Event on March 9
Known for offering wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry, ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocery stores*, will host a hiring event for its upcoming Signal Mountain store on Friday, March 9. Opportunities within ALDI include Store Associate and Shift Manager positions. The hiring event is in support of […]
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