This message is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. The weather is starting to look and feel like winter. Going outside to a cold and sometimes frozen car can be a terrible way to start the day. If you don’t have one of those automatic starters where you can start and warm up your […]
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 […]
Santa to Visit East Ridge Library
The East Ridge Library is hosting a special guest for the holidays. Santa Claus himself will be at the library on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. with a few surprises for the younger book lovers in our city. Claus, along with his better half, Mrs. Claus, will be reading and telling stories […]
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 […]
Mission Oaks Candle Lighting Slated for Monday
A long tradition in East Ridge continues on Monday evening, as Mission Oaks will have its Christmas candle lighting. For many years the subdivision has observed the practice of its homeowners lighting candles along their sidewalks in observance of the holiday season. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Organizers said in the event of […]
Wilburn Eugene McBryar Passes
Wilburn Eugene McBryar, 83, of Chattanooga, TN and Panama City Beach, FL passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in a local hospital. He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. Wilburn was a veteran of the National Guard. He was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga and a […]
Utility Construction Closes Mack Smith Road
Utility construction will close much of Mack Smith Road on Wednesday, officials said. According to East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed, utility construction will force the closure of the 1500 and 1600 block of the road. Motorists in the area are advised to seek alternative routes. The construction is being done by the Hamilton County […]
Glenna Mae Fischer Passes
Glenna Mae Fischer, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. Mrs. Fischer was born in Fort Payne, Alabama. She was an active member of Jones United Methodist Church since the 1950’s where she belonged to the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Women’s Circle. She retired from Osborne Enterprises as the Executive […]
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 […]
Keep Safety in Mind When Decorating for the Holidays
If your winter holiday tradition includes an artificial or real Christmas tree, you need to be aware of the fire risks. The public buys more than 28 million live Christmas trees every year.* If your tree catches on fire, the fire can spread very quickly. When you’re decorating with live trees, make sure you keep […]
Food City Hosts Annual Pet Hunger Drive
The Food City Pet Club is gearing up for their annual Pet Hunger Drive. This year’s drive will take place November 28th through January 6th throughout the entire supermarket chain. During the drive, shoppers are invited to purchase pre-packaged pet food bags for only $10. Once purchased, the bags can be deposited in the special […]
HCSO Offers Tips for Black Friday Shopping Safety
As we are all well aware, the Nation’s most anticipated shopping day of the year is very quickly approaching. In light of this event, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following tips to help make sure your “Black Friday” shopping experience is enjoyable and safe for you, your family, and your […]
City Offices Holiday Schedule
East Ridge city offices and services will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. For businesses and residents who have Thursday garbage pickup, their garbage will be collected on Wednesday, November 23. Please have trash carts to the road the night before (Tuesday, November 22). Recycling will be […]
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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