The two most important things the public can do to protect themselves from the Zika virus or other mosquito-borne illnesses are protect their bodies from mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding grounds around their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. “Mosquito season has started in Tennessee, and with it comes the potential for mosquito-borne illness,” said Hamilton […]
UPDATED: Workshop Scheduled to Discuss CM Applicants
UPDATED: The East Ridge City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the applicants for the City Manager job on Thursday at City Hall. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. The City Council appears to be inching forward in its selection of a new City Manager. Last week, an official from […]
Fire Damages Community Center
A fire damaged the exterior entrance to the East Ridge Community Center and caused smoke damage inside the building, Saturday night. According to Fire Chief Mike Williams, the fire was reported at 8:54 p.m., when officials were alerted by a fire alarm and a patrol officer. Firefighters arrived and found flames coming from a garbage […]
ERPD Investigating Gunfire at Apartments
East Ridge police are looking for a man who allegedly fired shots at a man in The Flats apartment complex on Fountain Avenue late Wednesday night. According to a police report, officers were called to the apartments at 3725 Fountain Avenue at 11:33 p.m. in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival police spoke with a […]
Two Charged with Crimes in Aftermath of OD Death
In the aftermath of a woman’s overdose death on Saturday, East Ridge police have charged two people with crimes. Nicolaas Coffelt, 37, of N. Smith Street, was charged with tampering with evidence. Tiffany Paige Flerl, 19, of a Falling Water, Tenn. address, was charged with criminal impersonation after allegedly giving officers false information about her […]
Lambert on Extended Stays: ‘We’ve Got a New Day’
At Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting some citizens wanted to be critical of measures the council had made, while some members of the council wanted to be critical of measures the Interim City Manager had not. During the “communications from citizens” portion of the meeting, former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune led the charge […]
Cleveland Grimes Passes Unexpectedly
Cleveland Grimes, the Executive Director of the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon. According to media accounts, Grimes collapsed at his home and was rushed to a hospital where he passed away. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said in a statement released by his office on Wednesday that he mourns […]
Council Agenda Set
The East Ridge City Council will meet Thursday, March 31 at City Hall with a light agenda. Among the items the board will consider is a discussion of the City Manager applications. The council had agreed to have a member of the Municipal Technical Advisory Service review the 70 applications received and give a ranking, […]
Jones Memorial Sponsors Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’
Hundreds of children with their parents gathered at East Ridge High School’s Shanks Field to take part in Jones Memorial United Methodist Church’s Easter “Eggstravaganza” on a beautiful Saturday morning. The iconic church has sponsored the event for many years and this edition of the community outreach was spectacular, as children of all ages rushed […]
Boyd’s Speedway Fires Up 2016 Season
When it comes to March many think March Madness! But for regional drivers and race fans it the time to head to the race track. Boyd’s Speedway kicked off the 2016 season with the Lucky Star 40. Schaeffer Oil Super Late Models Schaeffer Oil Super Late Models were ready to storm the 1/3 mile clay […]
James Named Pioneer Football Coach
On Friday, officials at East Ridge High School announced that Tim James would become the new head football coach for the Pioneers. James, 52, will succeed Tracy Malone, who resigned his position after last season. “I’m doing back flips,” James said during a phone interview. “I’m coming home.” James said he was honored that he […]
OLPH Students Kick up Heels
Fourth-graders at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School kicked up their heels on St. Patrick’s Day, thanks to a local radio station and teacher Michael Dawn Blackwell. Ms. Blackwell said she heard about US101 sponsoring an online contest which would have radio personality Kelley Bradshaw come to a school and teach kids how to […]
Truck Hauling Over-sized Load Causes Damage to Signals
A semi truck hauling an over-sized load caused damage to traffic signals at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Marlboro Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to a police report, property damage was reported on Tuesday when the over-sized load snapped a tether line of the bottom of the traffic signal at the intersection. The […]
NewEngine Puts Spark in Firefighters’ Eyes
It was an exciting Wednesday morning at East Ridge’s No. 1 Fire Hall as the city took delivery of its new fire engine. The brand new Rosenbauer Commander 4000 rolled into the lot and about a dozen of East Ridge’s finest suddenly became like boys waking up to Christmas morning. “It’s Awesome,” said Firefighter Travis […]
Council Says Yes to New Hire, No to Grant
East Ridge city fathers said yes on a new hire and no on a grant. During its regular meeting on Thursday night, the City Council moved to create an additional position in its short-staffed Codes Enforcement Department and agreed to decline a $100,000 state parks and recreation grant earmarked for tennis and basketball courts. For […]
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