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The Olive Branch Opens Doors for Business

May 17, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

An extended Greek family has opened up a grocery store/deli near the corner of Ringgold Road and John Ross Road. The Olive Branch Mediterranean Foods will be a godsend to the Greek community in the greater Chattanooga area and a chance for the people of East Ridge to expand their palates with authentic savory and […]

Filed Under: Business, Community, FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

Pioneers Fall in Region Baseball; Coach Boldin Leaving

May 17, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge could only muster two hits Monday afternoon in its Region 3 A/AA semifinal baseball game, falling to Sequoyah, 8-3. Pioneer Coach Randall Boldin said he was proud of his team’s effort against Sequoyah, a club that he said “might have been the best team we’ve played all year.” He said despite having its […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, Sports

ERPD Arrests May 9-15

May 16, 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 May 9-15. 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. COOLEY, TERA LANETTE 1506 CASTLEBERRY […]

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Municipal Court Docket for May 17

May 15, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 17. Paul Bailes _ Theft over $10,000. Richard Barker _ Forgery. David Davis _ Theft over $10,000, Possession Schedule II, Forgery (8). Theft of Property, Theft. Nick Dial _ Possession Schedule VI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Steven Hodge _ Domestic […]

Filed Under: Court, Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Pioneer Soccer Team Takes District Crown

May 14, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

  Hunter Schobert’s goal in the second overtime propelled the East Ridge High soccer team to a 1-0 win over Red Bank in the District A/AA finals Friday at Camp Jordan. With the win, the Pioneers (12-2) will host a Region 3 AA semifinal game against Loudon on Tuesday at 7 p.m.  Schobert, who recently […]

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City Moves Forward on New Fire Hall

May 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

With the East Ridge City Council dealing with the hiring of a new City Manager and the acting CM being called out on a fire, the council still managed to get through some ordinary business, Thursday, during its regular meeting. The council decided to retain the services of River Street Architecture to design and help […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Politics

Miller CM Contract Finalized

May 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge City Council decided to hire J. Scott Miller as our next City Manager but only after Councilman Jacky Cagle grilled him during a special called meeting, Thursday at City Hall. Councilman Cagle was concerned over Miller’s formal reason for leaving his job as CM in Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as him having […]

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UPDATED: Group Home for Elderly Burns on Belvoir Avenue

May 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Early Thursday evening firefighters battled a fire in a group home for the elderly on Belvoir Avenue. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the call came in at about 6:30 that the Senior Saints Assisted Living home at 704 Belvoir Avenue was burning. When police arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the roof […]

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Police Make Drug Bust; Seize Cash

May 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

An officer making a routine traffic stop Wednesday night has led to the arrest of a Chattanooga man on drug charges. According to an affidavit of complaint, the officer saw a 2002 Chevy Impala with an expired temporary tag travelling down Ringgold Road. When the officer stopped the car and spoke with the driver, 42-year-old […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Pioneer Baseball Team Advances to Region

May 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Despite their shutout loss to Hixson Wednesday afternoon, the Pioneers are headed to the Region 3 AA High School Baseball Tournament next week. It is believed to be East Ridge’s first trip to the regions since 1996. As runner-up in the District 6 A/AA, the Pioneers (9-12) will travel to either Loudon or Sequoyah next […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, SLIDER, Sports

ER Playing for District Baseball Title

May 11, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

In a remarkable turnaround to a challenging season, the East Ridge High School baseball team will play Hixson Wednesday afternoon for the District 6 A/AA title. Second-year coach Randall Boldin said he is as surprised as anyone as to the reasons his team has suddenly found its stride. “I can’t explain it,” Coach Boldin said […]

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Pioneers Edge Tigers, Advance in Distirct

May 11, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge edged Howard, 2-1, in the District 6 A/AA semifinal soccer match at Camp Jordan Tuesday night. Both Pioneer goals were compliments of new Tennessee Wesleyan signee Hunter Schobert, one on a penalty kick. Luis Padilla was credited with an assist. Sergio Marcos scored the lone Howard goal. The win avenged a loss against […]

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Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning of House on Notre Dame Ave.

May 10, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Planning Commission has recommended that the zoning of a house on the corner of Notre Dame Avenue and South Terrace be changed from residential to office. In  a Monday meeting, the commission voted unanimously in favor of the request from Bobby Hudgens. Hudgens wants to refurbish the house into an office and […]

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Early Morning Fire Damages Sunray Drive Home

May 9, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A fire early Monday morning extensively damaged a house on Sunray Drive. According to a press release by the East Ridge Fire Department, the blaze was reported at 12:30 a.m. at 1610 Sunray Drive. When firefighters responded they found heavy fire coming through the roof of the single-family home. A house next door and a […]

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Two Charged with Child Neglect

May 9, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A man and woman have been charged with child neglect and drug charges after police were dispatched to a vehicle in which people were said to be sleeping. According to an affidavit of complaint, the officer pulled into a convenience store in the 3300 block of Ringgold Road on Sunday looking for several parties asleep […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

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