Perry D. Vandergriff, 56, the longtime band director at East Ridge High School, has passed away. According to Facebook postings by his family, Vandergriff suffered a heart attack and died on Saturday. The post on Facebook said the man affectionately known as “Vandy,” touched many lives through his band work at the school. He graduated […]
ERPD Arrests for Sept. 12-18
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 12-18. 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. HOOPER, JEFFERY LYNN 126 COUNTY […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge City Court on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue at 5 p.m. Christopher Adams _ FTA, Revoked DL. No Insurance. Jessie Berry _ Simple Possession/FTA. Martin Cofer _ Aggravated Vandalism, Possession of Burglary Tools, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Assault. James […]
Pioneers Stifled by Lions
Red Bank handed visiting East Ridge its second loss of the season, 22-10, Friday night in Region 3 3A football. The loss evened the Pioneers record in the Region at 1-1 and 3-2 overall. East Ridge got a mid-range field goal on its opening possession to take a 3-0 lead. East Ridge tied the […]
Suspected Car Thief Caught
A man believed to be responsible for breaking into cars in Chattanooga and North Georgia was apprehended by law enforcement officials at an East Ridge motel Thursday afternoon. Officials said Steven Anderson, 35, was taken into custody without incident at the Motel 6 in the 2200 block of Camp Jordan Parkway at about 1:45 p.m. […]
Home Invasion Reported on Marion Ave.
Police were called to a house in the 5400 block of Marion Avenue Sunday on a reported home invasion. According to an affidavit of complaint, when officers arrived they spoke with a witness who told them that the homeowner and the intruder were in the backyard fighting. An officer spoke with the female victim who […]
Optimist Club Honors First Responders
The East Ridge Optimist Club had its annual “First Responders Appreciation Luncheon” Tuesday afternoon at the city’s Community Center. Harry Mackey, the club’s president, loosened up the “tough” audience of police officers and firefighters by telling them that “you people can be a little scary.” Mackey said he was in his shiny Lincoln driving down […]
Fire Damages Duplex
Fire damaged a duplex on East Ridge Drive, Saturday afternoon. According to East Ridge Fire Department officials, the fire at 4170 East Ridge Drive was in a two-story duplex and it was reported that people were still inside the burning structure. Chief Mike Williams said that three bystanders had removed one person from the duplex […]
Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 13
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Garrett Bittenbender _ DUI, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Suspended DL, Improper Passing, Due Care, No Insurance, Failure to Give Information. Brian Cook _ […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 5-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 5-11. 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. ROGERS, BOBBY JOE 266 SHARON […]
Pioneers Edge Central
East Ridge edged Central, 13-6, Friday night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field in a non-district football game. The win lifts the Pioneers to 3-1 on the season. East Ridge will travel to Red Bank next Friday night to take on the Lions. East Ridge’s Muhammad Hasan connected on a 27-yard field goal with under five […]
UPDATED: Police Searching for Suspect in Pair of Home Invasions
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a pair of home invasions, early Friday afternoon. According to Hamilton County 911, East Ridge officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Bennett Road at about 1:30 p.m. on a reported home invasion. An officer on the scene said that the suspect is a black male […]
Lady Pioneers Get Soccer Win
The East Ridge girls’ soccer team blanked Howard, 4-0, in a District 6 A/AA soccer match on Thursday. Serena Smith scored two goals for East Ridge, now 3-2 overall and 3-0 in district play. Emily Spiers and Ana Stanford also scored. Ana Villegas was credited with an assist.
Political Sign Ordinance Adopted; Lottery Rules Still Unresolved
The East Ridge City Council adopted a new political sign ordinance Thursday night during it’s regular meeting. But, one element of the measure still must be addressed before the November 8 Municipal Election. In a 3-2 vote, the council approved regulations on the placement and timing of political signs. However, the most divisive element of […]
Littering Leads to Arrest of Two
A call to police about someone throwing an empty beer can out of a car has led to two men being taken to jail. According to a police report, on Wednesday a “Be on the lookout” was issued to ERPD in regard to a silver Mazda Tribute traveling on South Seminole Drive where an occupant […]
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