Members of the East Ridge Optimist Club, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, hosted a Christmas lunch for residents from Orange Grove, Saturday afternoon at the K of C lodge on Lee Highway. About 75 of the special needs folks from Orange Grove were treated to a sit-down lunch, with Santa Clause making a […]
Council Amends Beer Ordinance
The East Ridge City Council amended the city’s beer ordinance Thursday night during its last regularly scheduled meeting of 2015. On second reading, the council adopted a change that would strike a provision that residences could not be within 250 feet of where beer is sold. In recent months several businesses along the commercial corridor […]
ER Alumni and Supporters Association Laying Plans for 2016
The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association had its monthly meeting Monday night in the East Ridge High School library. Those in attendance heard from special speaker Josh Goldman, an official with PlayCore. PlayCore is a manufacturer of outdoor equipment, including site amenities for sports stadiums. Goldman provided a presentation regarding stadium seating, press boxes, […]
Police Subdue Attacker in Middle of Burns Avenue
A homeless Rossville man has been accused of breaking in a woman’s house and attacking a neighbor who came to her aid and East Ridge police officers responding to the call. Matthew James Rieder, 18, with no permanent address, is facing multiple charges of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Attempted Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Burglary, […]
ERPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting
East Ridge police are investigating an early morning shooting in an apartment complex off of South Seminole. According to a press release, officers responded to 3133 Bimini Place at about 6:00 am, Monday, on a shooting. Officers found the victim, Verdis Johnson, a 60 year old man, in his apartment suffering from at least two gunshot […]
ERHS Alumni & Supporters to Meet
Alumni and supporters of East Ridge High will meet Monday at the high school. The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association, which formed after the condemnation of Raymond James Stadium, will meet in the school’s library at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. Officials with the organization said that all interested parties _ not just […]
Maybe a Little More Mistletoe and Holly
My grandsons missed the East Ridge Christmas parade the other week because they had to go do some other important stuff with their mom and soon-to-be step-father. Needless to say they were very disappointed, especially James, the youngest. Yesterday, my bride announced that James wanted to go see the Red Bank Christmas Parade. Being the […]
ERPD Arrests Nov 30-Dec. 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. 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. RIEDER, MATTHEW […]
Alcorn: Federal Highway Bill Doesn’t Solve Funding Problems
NASHVILLE – Officials with the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance on Thursday congratulated the state’s federal lawmakers on passing a highway bill, but it falls short in finding a long-term solution to the state’s road funding needs. “The Transportation Coalition of Tennessee congratulates our congressional leaders for reaching a compromise on the federal highway bill, said Susie […]
Municipal Court Docket for Dec. 8
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge City Court on Dec. 8. James Blevins _ Probation Capias, Suspended DL, Theft under $1,000, Theft over $1,000. Ralph Boston _ Show Cause, No DL. Christopher Crum _ FTA (4), Due Care. Miguel Cuevas _ DUI, Evading Arrest, Leaving the Scene of Accident, Reckless Driving, […]
Developers Brief IDB on Exit 1 Project
Representatives from Wolftever Development, the group building Jordan Crossing which includes the Bass Pro Shops, briefed the city’s Industrial Development Board on progress being made on the $75 million retail project at Exit 1, Tuesday night during the board’s monthly meeting. John Healy, a principal in the development group, said the construction on the 80,000 […]
Patrol Stop Leads to Arrests
A routine patrol inquiry led to the arrest of three people on Friday. According to a press release from the East Ridge Police Department, an officer on routine patrol saw a suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of Frawley Road and began asking questions of the occupants. Officers discovered that the tag on the vehicle […]
Animal Shelter Petition to be Presented to Council
One woman plans to present a petition to the East Ridge City Council at its Dec. 10 meeting asking that the city move its Animal Services Department away from Yale Street. Rhonda Benton Haskew, who volunteers several days a week at the city’s animal shelter, said she has collected 600 names of citizens who want […]
Moore Named Mr. Football
East Ridge running back Traneil Moore was named the 2015 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Class 3A Back of the Year by the TSSAA on Monday. Moore, a junior, becomes the first player in the school’s history to receive the distinction. The award goes to the top running back and lineman in each of the state’s […]
ERPD Arrests Nov. 23-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 23-29. 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. BURGNER, AARON D 5510 CLEAR […]
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