On Tuesday, Our Lady of Perpetual Help had its annual Blessing of the Pets in honor of the feast of Saint Francis. Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th […]
ERPD Gets Defibrillators through Grant
The East Ridge Police Department recently received seven automated external defibrillators courtesy of a grant through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. On Tuesday afternoon, Chief J.R. Reed, Assistant Chief Stan Allen, Officer Caleb Cushman and Councilman Jacky Cagle went to Firehouse Subs on Gunbarrel Road for a formal presentation, hosted by foundation officials and […]
Catholic Wins Thriller over St. Rose
Saturday’s Tennessee/Georgia match-up wasn’t the only nail-biter of the weekend. Catholic and St. Rose played an exhilarating, see-saw battle with Catholic surviving to claim a 34-28 victory. Murfreesboro’s St. Rose and Catholic engaged in an epic battle between two of the better middle school teams in the area. The St. Rose Stars entered the contest […]
Notre Dame Spoils East Ridge Homecoming
Notre Dame ruined the East Ridge Homecoming whipping the Pioneers, 50-26, Friday at Raymond James Stadium/Earl Shanks Field. The Irish’s talented quarterback, Cameron Wynn, shredded the East Ridge defense for 160 yards and three touchdowns running and accounted for 110 yards through the air, including a 66-yard scoring bomb. The loss dropped East Ridge to […]
Good Times at the Cruise-In
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 […]
Tent Lottery Measure Deadlocks
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 […]
Lady Pioneers Clinch District with Win
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 […]
Catholic Dominates Dayton on Gridiron
Catholic moved to 7-0 on the season with a 44-8 win over Dayton City, this week in middle-school football. With the win Catholic kept its winning streak alive. The Rams have now reeled off 24 straight wins. Next up for Catholic is Sale Creek in the “Choo-Choo Bowl.” The game is this Saturday, September 24 at […]
Cruise-In Saturday at Corner Cafe
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 […]
Skyhoundz World Championship at Camp Jordan
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 […]
Smith Goal Lifts Lady Pioneers in OT
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’ […]
Funeral Arrangements Set for Longtime ERHS Band Director Perry Vandergriff
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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