The East Ridge Optimist Club hosted members of the city’s fire and police department’s, Monday, on the 16th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on our country in New York and Washington D.C. This is the fifth year that the club has hosted an event in appreciation of our city’s first responders and to reflect on […]
Checks Boost Field House Funding
East Ridge football coach Tim James put out the call a couple of weeks ago inviting all the men who have donned the Orange and White of Pioneer football to attend Friday night’s home opener against Brainerd, and the christening of the new Raymond James Stadium. James’ call was answered by scores of former players […]
Jones Memorial BBQ on Saturday
Jones Memorial United Methodist Church will hold its annual fundraising barbecue this Saturday, Sept. 9 at the venerable church on Ringgold Road. The 42nd edition of the barbecue is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One can get plates of beef, pork or chicken with favorite sides. Another option is to buy the barbecue […]
New Food City School Bucks Challenge
ABINGDON, VA – Are you up for the challenge? Food City has pledged $700,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year. With the new Food City School Bucks Challenge, it’s easier than ever to earn reward points. For every $1 you spend, using your Food City ValuCard, you’ll receive 1 point. “Our Food City School […]
Book Review: ‘Watership Down’
Richard Adams’ first published book was Watership Down, a tale of wild rabbits and a few tame ones, and a beautiful fantasy world set amidst the English countryside. Adams began this story in the best way: by answering that old familiar plea, “Tell me a story!” Over time, the story grew and Adams added to […]
Calling All Former Pioneer Football Players
East Ridge High School football coach Tim James is inviting all former Pioneer football players back for a special night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field. James, who has followed in his father’s footsteps coaching at East Ridge, has earmarked the Brainerd game on Sept. 8 as a homecoming of sorts for anyone who has […]
ER Firefighters Back Safely From Houston
Here’s the latest from ER Fire Chief Mike Williams in relief efforts to aid the people in Houston, Texas who’ve been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. UPDATE: 9-6 10 a.m. EDT – “Our crews are all back home safe. Again I would like to thank everyone for their following, prayers and love that […]
Q & A With ‘Heart Attack Shack’ Owner Brian Tipps
Brian, let’s begin by having you share something interesting about the Heart Attack Shack story? I guess I would say the story is still being written as the customer base grows. To my knowledge the furthest away someone lives that has eaten with us is from New York. These guys were in Tennessee for […]
Helen Sewell Passes Away at 96
Helen Norris Kellogg Sewell, 96, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was a member of East Ridge Baptist Church. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Sewell; parents, Harry Clay Kellogg, Sr. and Nettie Wheler Norris Kellogg; three brothers, Billy James Kellogg, Harvey Ellsworth Kellogg and Harry […]
City Offices Closed for Labor Day
East Ridge officials said that city offices and library will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. For those with trash service on Monday, the following schedule will be implemented: North-side of Ringgold Road and all of Ringgold Road – Tuesday South-side of Ringgold Road – Wednesday There will be no […]
Rams’ Winning Streak Ends
Catholic’s unprecedented win streak stopped where it started in 2014, at Normal Park, coming up on the short end of a 12-8 final. Catholic held Normal Park to one first down, and outgained the Lightening by over 200 yards. However, fumbles and the inability to score on three separate drives inside the 10-yard line resulted […]
Food City Aids Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
ABINGDON, VA – In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, Food City officials announced earlier today that the company is partnering with several local media affiliates to host a chain-wide fundraising campaign to benefit Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Food City has pledged a $10,000 contribution to kick-off the fund-raising efforts. Beginning August […]
September a Busy Month for ER Alumni and Supporters Assocation
September is shaping up to be a busy month for East Ridge High School and for the East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association. The Pioneer football team is off to a 2-0 early-season start with wins over Stone Memorial out of Crossville and Polk County. Lorenzo Stewart was named the Chattanooga Times Free Press’s All […]
Catholic Extends Streak to 30 with Win over Boyd
Catholic defeated Boyd Buchanan, 14 -6, in middle school action Thursday. The game was played on Billy Warren field at the OLPH campus. Festivities began when OLPH 8th grader Kenzie Campbell provided a stirring acapella Star Spangled Banner. Both teams entered the contest without a loss. With the win, Catholic is currently on a 30-game win […]
Book Review: ‘One For the Money’
Summer to me means heat, humidity, a need for relaxed (COOL!) places, and a good book that does not require graphs and charts to keep up with the plot. I want a good beach read, even if I can’t have the beach with it. A fun plot that is light and enjoyable. If you’ve never […]
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