The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help in identifying two men who have repeatedly shoplifted from a local grocery store. Officials said the men pictured in these still photo from a surveillance camera have brazenly entered the Walmart Neighborhood Market on several occasions and shoplifted large amounts of beer. Anyone with information as […]
Possible Lead on Mail Thief
A resident who lives near South Terrace reported to the police that mail was stolen from his mailbox early Tuesday morning. Now, with the help of the victim, law enforcement have at least an idea of how this thief is getting around. The victim of the theft captured photos of what appears to be a […]
Man Injured in Fire at Welworth Home
One man was injured when fire damaged his home on Welworth Avenue early Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to the house at 5901 Welworth at 12:08 a.m. Light smoke was coming from the house and the occupants were outside the structure. The fire, […]
City Hires Litchford as Interim Attorney
In a special called meeting on Thursday, the East Ridge City Council hired Mark Litchford as Interim City Attorney. Litchford, a member of the Grant Konvalinka & Harrison law firm, will replace Hal North, who resigned as City Attorney effective Jan. 1. The transition from one city attorney to another was anything but smooth. Several […]
Santa Train Spreading Joy on this Long Winter’s Night
On the first night of winter, a group of East Ridge firefighters, police officers and volunteers brought a little warmth into the world of a couple dozen families who need it most. On Wednesday evening, The Needy Child Fund’s Santa Train loaded up its sleigh _ actually two good-sized trailers _ and went out into […]
River City Corvette Club Presents Check to NCF
Members of the River City Corvette Club drove their iconic sports cars to East Ridge City Hall, Friday afternoon, to present a check to the Needy Child Fund. Ron Kellogg, the president of the organization, said the $2,000 presented to Chief Mike Williams was proceeds from the ‘Vette club’s car show at Camp Jordan last […]
City Wants Camp Jordan to be ‘Regional Park’
East Ridge officials want to expand Camp Jordan which may allow the city to capture more “sports tourism” dollars from people visiting the city. Several dozen stakeholders – including representatives from the area’s hotel/motel industry, sports league officials and local restaurant owners – met Tuesday morning at the Community Center to hear Parks & Recreation […]
It’s Official: Helton, Williams Take Seats on City Council
East Ridge has two new members of the City Council, as Esther Helton and Brian Williams were sworn in Thursday night at City Hall. Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom administered the oath of office to Helton, the first elected city councilwoman in 20 years. Helton swore to the oath while her daughter Lisa […]
Help Out East Ridge Animal Shelter by Shopping at Petco
People can help raise money for the East Ridge Animal Shelter by shopping at the Petco store in Fort Oglethorpe. City officials said that East Ridge was selected as a recipient of the All for Holiday Homes program. Here’s how it works: from now until Dec. 24, a portion of proceeds from sales at the […]
Chief Williams: ‘I’ve Never Seen that Kind of Fire Devastation’
Mike Williams has experienced many things in his three decades as a firefighter, but this week in Gatlinburg was unique. “I’ve never seen that many homes burned in my life,” said the East Ridge Fire Chief, Friday, after returning from a three-day stint in the fire-ravaged resort city in the Smoky Mountains. “In 30 years, […]
Young Couple Charged with Abusing Elderly Woman
A young couple have been arrested for allegedly neglecting and abusing the man’s great-grandmother. Seth Duff, 19, and his wife, Stormy, also 19, have been charged with Willful Abuse and Neglect of an Adult, according to records from the Hamilton County Jail. In addition, Stormy Duff was charged with simple possession of marijuana after authorities […]
Mack’s Hosts Community Party
Mack’s Highway Market celebrated 65 years of business in East Ridge by hosting a cookout for its patrons on Friday. Audra Tatum, who normally handles bookkeeping in the venerable old store, was busy pushing free smoked barbecue sandwiches and drinks across the counter of a little mobile trailer that was parked in front of the […]
ERPD Gets Five New Patrol Cars
The East Ridge Police Department received five new patrol cars earlier this week. Officials said the Dodge Chargers will be hitting the streets once graphics are applied to the vehicles. “These cars came fully equipped,” said Chief J.R. Reed. “The only thing we’ve got to do is put mounts in them for the computers that […]
UPDATED: Crew from ERFD Fighting Fires in Gatlinburg
The following is an East Ridge Fire and Rescue Facebook post on Wednesday morning from Fire Chief Mike Williams: We will not be posting any photos on Facebook at this time per request of Gatlinburg Fire Chief. Please respect and understand his request. The devastation is a worse case scenario. I would compare it […]
Photos of Christmas Parade 2016
The 2016 East Ridge Christmas Parade may have been the biggest and best ever. More than 70 entrants with elaborate Christmas-themed floats participated in the two-mile route down Ringgold Road. This year’s Grand Marshal was the late Perry Vandergriff, the beloved Director of the East Ridge High School Marching Band. A new element to […]
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