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Minor Problems Encountered after Storm

September 26, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

   High winds and heavy rain swept through the area early Monday afternoon, causing minor damage. East Ridge firefighters were called to the shopping center in the 5600 block of Ringgold Road at about 2:20 p.m. because much of the building had lost power. An investigation revealed that power lines behind the building on Oakdale […]

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Catholic Crowned ‘Choo-Choo Bowl’ Champs

September 26, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Catholic was crowned “Choo Choo Bowl” champion after a 38-8 victory over Sale Creek, Saturday at OLPH.  It was the twenty-sixth running of the Choo Choo Bowl, and likely the hottest one yet as temperatures soared to 95 degrees.  Despite the heat, it was festive at OLPH as the school hosted its annual Fall festival.  […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, Sports

ERPD Arrests Sept. 19-25

September 25, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 19-25. 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. DUFF, CLAYTON 1514 KARWILL LANE […]

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Good Times at the Cruise-In

September 24, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A crowd gathered at the Corner Cafe on Saturday evening despite the packed SEC football schedule for the annual “Cruise-In.” The owners of more than two-dozen classic cars used the opportunity to show off the objects of their affections. Toney Hicks and his wife, Doris, staked out a patch of green grass behind their orange […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, SLIDER

Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 27

September 24, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and beings at 5 p.m. James Davis _ Revoked DL, No Insurance, FTA, Speeding. Roy Decker _ Petition to Revoke. Thomas Dobbs _ Domestic Assault, Revoked DL, No Headlights, No […]

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‘Cats Claw Pioneers, 7-0

September 24, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Hixson used a stiff defense to hand East Ridge a 7-0 loss, Friday at Anthony Martino Field. Wildcat quarterback “Dae Dae” Word rushed for 70 yards and scored the games only touchdown, a one-yard plunge with 11:57 to go in the first quarter. The loss drops East Ridge to 3-3 on the year. The Pioneers […]

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Toilet Stolen from Home on Terrace

September 23, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge police responded to a home on South Terrace Thursday afternoon in reference to a burglary. According to a police report, the officer spoke with the homeowner who was finishing up cleaning out the house after having sold it. When he went inside the house in the 4300 block of the Terrace, he noticed […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Tent Lottery Measure Deadlocks

September 23, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge welcomed three new firefighters to the city’s family Thursday night during the regular City Council meeting. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt did the honors of administering the oath of office to Brandon Clark, Chris Cope and Tyler Ezell. “We look forward to you serving the citizens of East Ridge,” Gravitt said following the swearing […]

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Lady Pioneers Clinch District with Win

September 23, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  The East Ridge girls’ soccer team clinched the District 6 A/AA regular-season title with a 4-0 win over Central Thursday night on the Pounders’ home field. Serena Smith led the way for East Ridge (6-0, 6-2) scoring two goals and an assist. Emily Spiers had a goal and Kolbie Record scored and tacked on […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, SLIDER, Sports

Cruise-In Saturday at Corner Cafe

September 22, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

If you like classic cars _ or even better are a proud owner of one _ The Corner Cafe might be the place to hang out this Saturday evening after all the SEC football games. The popular restaurant on Ringgold Road is hosting it’s annual Cruise-In, said owner Melissa Davenport. “Anybody can bring their car […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

Thieves Strike Walgreens Pharmacy

September 21, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A pair of thieves used a pry bar to break into Walgreens, early Wednesday, then cleaned out a cabinet full of narcotics. According to a police report, police responded to a burglar alarm at the Walgreens at 3508 Ringgold Road. When officers arrived they found that the front door had been forced open and that […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Skyhoundz World Championship at Camp Jordan

September 21, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Some of the greatest athletes in the world gathered this week at Camp Jordan Park, albeit the athletes were of the four-legged variety. The Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championships were conducted for the third time at the park, as people and their agile dogs came from all over the world to participate. The finals of […]

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Smith Goal Lifts Lady Pioneers in OT

September 21, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A match-up of perhaps the two best teams in District 6 A/AA came down to one second and one kick. East Ridge’s Serena Smith scored with one click of the clock left in sudden death overtime to lift the Lady Pioneers’ soccer team to a dramatic 3-2 win over Hixson, Tuesday on the Lady Wildcats’ […]

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Two Charged with Robbery

September 19, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge police have charged a woman and a man with the Saturday robbery of a motorist on Ringgold Road. Mandi Hutsell, a homeless woman and Charles B. Wells, of a Roberts Road address in Chattanooga, are currently in the Catoosa County Jail awaiting extradition, officials said. The pair are both charged with Aggravated Robbery […]

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The Olive Branch is a Small Business Success Story

September 18, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Here’s a story that East Ridge can feel good about. Saturday night the folks at the Olive Branch hosted an “open house,” and loads of people turned out to savor some fine food, watch a little college football and generally have a good time. The Olive Branch, by all accounts, is a huge success. The […]

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