East Ridge fell behind by 21 points only to rally behind the rushing of Traneil Moore to prevail against Chattanooga Christian, 39-28, Friday in Region 3/3A high school football. The win evened the Pioneers record for the season at 5-5, and 3-2 in region play. Moore rushed for 301 yards on 28 carries, including fourth-quarter […]
Council Moves Forward on New Fire Hall
The East Ridge City Council accepted a bid from a contractor to begin construction on a new fire hall on St. Thomas Street, Thursday night during its regular meeting. J & J Contractors will do the job after coming in with the low bid of $1.499 million. The city had originally budgeted $1 million for […]
Optimists Hosting ‘Trunk or Treat’
The East Ridge Optimist Club is sponsoring a “Trunk or Treat” party in the parking lot of the Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event is opened to the public and begins at 6 p.m.
UPDATED: Cascades Death Ruled Homicide
UPDATE: The Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Gino Picket a homicide. According to the East Ridge Police Department, Picket, 51, of South Pittsburg was found with several injuries that were suspicious but not apparently life threatening. According to a press release, these injuries and prior health issues led […]
Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden Dedicated at Park
The Crestwood Garden Club paid tribute to one of its longtime members and past president’s, Jo Lawrence, by dedicating a garden to her memory, Wednesday afternoon at Camp Jordan. More than one hundred people, including state and local elected officials and officials of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, participated in the moving, hour-long ceremony. […]
One Person Killed in Fiery I-75 Crash
One man was killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 75, late Monday night. According to a press release from the East Ridge Police Department, officers responded to I-75 at Ringgold Road on a reported vehicle crash. A pickup truck crashed at the Ringgold Rd overpass. The vehicle had left the roadway in the 6700 block […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 17-23. 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. COX, MELINDA KAY 1510 FRUITLAND […]
‘Fall Festivals’ Held at BCA, ER Elementary
Saturday was “fall festival” day at two of East Ridge’s finest schools. East Ridge Elementary _ the second largest public school in Hamilton County _ hosted its fourth annual “Pioneer Palooza,” while Belvoir Christian Academy _ a small private school that is an icon in our city _ opened up its campus to the long-running […]
Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Cordarrius Bailey _ Evading Arrest, Theft under $500. Jason Beaty _ Domestic Assault (3). Jonathan Bowen _ Possession Schedule VI/PTR. Barry Cluck _ Criminal Impersonation, […]
Loudon Edges East Ridge
Loudon got its first year on the win by withstanding a furious comeback from East Ridge, edging the Pioneers, 16-13, in a non-region high school football game Friday in Loudon. Loudon (1-8) established a 16-0 halftime lead with a dominating ground game and taking advantage of East Ridge turnovers. But, East Ridge (4-5) came roaring […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust
A traffic stop on Tuesday led to drug charges against an East Ridge woman. Shayna Kay Gaddis, 26, was booked into the Hamilton County Jail on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine for Resale, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. According to a police report, an officer stopped a car driven by […]
Early Voting Underway
Early voting began with a bang Wednesday as more than 1,200 people showed up at the Brainerd Recreation Center, the closest precinct to East Ridge. All seven candidates running for the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council were represented at the precinct with campaign workers _ and in many cases candidates themselves […]
Video of City Council Candidates’ Forum
East Ridge News Online sponsored a City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday night at City Hall. There are two open seats on the five-member board. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt chose not to seek re-election, and Councilman Denny Manning has served 12 years and is term limited by the City Charter. Those running for office are: Jim […]
Bleachers Going Up at Raymond James Stadium
New bleachers are going up on the home field side of Raymond James Stadium at East Ridge High School. Tuesday morning a three-man crew from Daley Construction was going about their business making progress on a job long in the waiting. “It’s like a giant erector set,” said Dan Daley, owner of the construction firm […]
New Hotel Planned at Jordan Crossing
The Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced on Monday plans to build an 88-room Hampton Inn in East Ridge. The hotel is part of the 50-acre Jordan Crossing development located at Exit 1 on Interstate 75 where Bass Pro Shops opened this summer. “We truly feel that Hampton Inn is one of the best brands available […]
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