Crews from the East Ridge Fire Department are assisting other agencies in battling wildfires in northern Hamilton County. On Thursday, Fire Chief Mike Williams posted on East Ridge Fire & Rescue Facebook page about our city’s personnel’s efforts. Chief Williams posted: “We are sending new crews to relieve our firefighter’s that were deployed early this […]
Helton, Williams Elected to Council
Esther Helton will become only the third woman to serve on the East Ridge City Council as she polled the highest in a seven-person field in Tuesday’s Municipal Election. Political newcomer Brian Williams edged former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune by a scant 37 votes to join Helton on the new council. Unofficial result show Helton […]
One Person Injured in Duplex Fire
Fire damaged a duplex on Gleason Drive and sent one resident to the hospital, early Tuesday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to the call at 3343 Gleason Drive at 7:49. When they arrived there was light smoke coming from the left side of the duplex. All the occupants of […]
City Holds First-Ever Tent Lottery
All the candidates for City Council gathered at City Hall at high noon on Tuesday for a lottery that would determine where they may place campaign tents on Election Day on the lawn of City Hall. And the candidate who got first pick of the 12 designated spots was former City Councilman Jim Bethune. Bethune, […]
UPDATED: Cascades Death Ruled Homicide
UPDATE: The Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Gino Picket a homicide. According to the East Ridge Police Department, Picket, 51, of South Pittsburg was found with several injuries that were suspicious but not apparently life threatening. According to a press release, these injuries and prior health issues led […]
Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden Dedicated at Park
The Crestwood Garden Club paid tribute to one of its longtime members and past president’s, Jo Lawrence, by dedicating a garden to her memory, Wednesday afternoon at Camp Jordan. More than one hundred people, including state and local elected officials and officials of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, participated in the moving, hour-long ceremony. […]
‘Fall Festivals’ Held at BCA, ER Elementary
Saturday was “fall festival” day at two of East Ridge’s finest schools. East Ridge Elementary _ the second largest public school in Hamilton County _ hosted its fourth annual “Pioneer Palooza,” while Belvoir Christian Academy _ a small private school that is an icon in our city _ opened up its campus to the long-running […]
Early Voting Underway
Early voting began with a bang Wednesday as more than 1,200 people showed up at the Brainerd Recreation Center, the closest precinct to East Ridge. All seven candidates running for the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council were represented at the precinct with campaign workers _ and in many cases candidates themselves […]
Video of City Council Candidates’ Forum
East Ridge News Online sponsored a City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday night at City Hall. There are two open seats on the five-member board. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt chose not to seek re-election, and Councilman Denny Manning has served 12 years and is term limited by the City Charter. Those running for office are: Jim […]
Catholic Completes Perfect Season
Catholic defeated Chattanooga Christian, 36-6, last Thursday to finish with a perfect 11-0 record on the year. It is Catholic’s second consecutive undefeated season. Prior to 2015 it had been half a century since the Rams had a perfect season. With the win, Catholic is on a 28-game win streak, unprecedented in the Rams’ 69-year […]
Bleachers Going Up at Raymond James Stadium
New bleachers are going up on the home field side of Raymond James Stadium at East Ridge High School. Tuesday morning a three-man crew from Daley Construction was going about their business making progress on a job long in the waiting. “It’s like a giant erector set,” said Dan Daley, owner of the construction firm […]
Yard Sale for Needy Child Fund
If your looking for some good deals and a bonus of helping a worthy cause you might be in luck. On Saturday there will be a yard sale at the old McBrien School with all proceeds going to the East Ridge Needy Child Fund. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. […]
City to Hold Lottery for Campaign Tent Spots
Candidates will have to participate in a lottery to get prime property in front of City Hall on Election Day in order to pitch their tents. On Thursday, during its regular meeting, the City Council adopted rules for a new tent lottery, which is a major part of a recently amended political sign ordinance. In […]
Page Road Fire under Investigation
A Catoosa County family just across the line from East Ridge has been displaced from their rented home Wednesday afternoon after a small fire damaged the single-story dwelling. The Catoosa County Fire Department was called to 525 Page Road just after noon on a house fire, officials said. When they arrived fire was coming from […]
Blessing of Pets at OLPH
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 […]
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