More than a hundred people poured into the East Ridge Community Center just after noon on Saturday to have their children’s picture made with Santa and enjoy a nice lunch compliments of the Needy Child Fund. Months of hard work paid off as more than 150 children and 55 families were the beneficiaries of the […]
What’s Christmas without a Wish List?
Twas three days before Christmas and all through the Ridge … No, that’s not it. Wait, it’s coming to me. You will be visited by three ghosts: One from Christmas past, one from Christmas present and one from Christmas future. Forget that, nobody can top Dickens. Oh well, I can always ask Santa Claus – […]
Firefighters Set up Shop in Station 2
East Ridge firefighters moved into their new home Thursday morning, as they ceremoniously pushed a firetruck into one of Station 2’s three bays. The 7,000-square foot station in the 1400 block of St. Thomas Street was designed by Chief Mike Williams and architect Don Sells. J& J Contractors began construction on the $1.6 million building […]
Police Briefs Dec. 20
An alert officer working an extra job at a grocery store led to the arrest of two people Tuesday evening. According to a police report, officers responded to the Food City at 3715 Ringgold Road after the officer working an extra job there said he was out in the lot with two possibly intoxicated men. […]
Police Briefs Dec. 19
_ 3657 Ringgold Rd.: At noon on Saturday officers were dispatched to a potential auto theft call at the Cascades Motel. According to a police report, when the officer arrived he spoke with a man who told him that he allowed an acquaintance to borrow his 2003 Kia Sorento to run errands and see a […]
Confusion on Planning Commission
The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday evening at City Hall to take up a simple rezoning request. The request to rezone a house on Sewanee Drive from commercial to residential was approved by a vote of 3-0. The three members present and voting did not include newly appointed member Casey Tuggle or Ann Pruett. […]
City Services Holiday Schedule
In observance of Christmas East Ridge City Hall will be closed on Friday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Christmas Day. City Hall will also be closed on New Year’s Day. According to information posted on the city’s Website, the library will be closed on Dec. 22, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. The garbage collection schedule through […]
Kennedy Signs with Cleveland State
Kati Kennedy, a standout on the Lady Pioneers’ softball team for four years, signed a scholarship Monday with Cleveland State to continue her athletic career. “She’s a key player, who came through when we needed her and she’s got a lot of power,” said East Ridge coach Kerilyn Mongar. Kennedy was named to the All […]
Police Briefs Dec. 18
_ 3657 Ringgold Rd: An officer on patrol on Saturday evening arrested a man for Possession of Methamphetamine after the man ran during a welfare check. According to a police report, the officer spotted Randy Ellis Harris walk from the Cascades Motel to the Family Dollar then immediately exit the store. Harris then crossed Ringgold […]
ERPD Arrests Dec. 11-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Dec 11-17. 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. HARRIS, RANDY ELLIS 1310 HIXSON […]
Municipal Court Docket Dec. 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. The regular docket follows. William Burke – Drug Paraphernalia/Alias Capias, Minor Possession Alcohol. Travis Burroughs – Evading Arrest, Possession Schedule II. Charles […]
Pedestrian Struck on Ringgold Road
A man was struck while crossing Ringgold Road late Thursday evening. According to an East Ridge Police Department press release, the incident happened in the 5300 block of Ringgold Road at about 10 p.m. When officers arrived they found Dale Henderson had been hit by a car and was suffering from severe injuries. The press […]
‘Beer in the Park’ Passes on Second Reading
On Thursday evening, the East Ridge City Council passed on second reading an ordinance that will allow the sale of beer by special permit in Camp Jordan Park. As in the first reading, the measure passed by a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Brent Lambert and Councilman Jacky Cagle voting no. City Manager Scott Miller asked […]
Police Briefs Dec. 13
_ 3537 Claremont Ave.: Police were dispatched to the address Monday just before 11:30 p.m. in reference to an alarm. According to a police report, when officers arrived they checked the home and noticed a rear door was open. Officer’s observed signs of forced entry on the back door which included damage to the door […]
Optimists Give Check to NCF
The East Ridge Optimist Club held its December meeting at the Community Center on Friday. During the meeting the service organization presented a $500 check to the East Ridge Needy Child Fund.
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