East Ridge News Online has obtained a copy of an engineering report on the structural integrity of Raymond James Stadium, and it concludes the facility is no longer safe. A letter from Joe B. Hutcherson III of the engineering firm March Adams & Associates sent to the Hamilton County Department of Education states in part, […]
Gingersnaps … With a Little Less ‘Snap’
Growing up we hardly ever had cookies around the house. I don’t know if it was because no one really liked cookies, or because we were too pressed for time to make homemade and too frugal to pay for store bought. As a rare treat Mom might make a batch of chocolate oatmeal drop cookies. […]
Lady Pioneers Swamp RB in Girls’ Soccer
East Ridge’s Kayla Deck scored five goals and an assist in leading the girls’ soccer team to an 8-0 trouncing of Red Bank at Camp Jordan, Tuesday. The win moves the Pioneers to 2-0-1 on the season and a perfect 2-0 in District 6 A/AA. East Ridge is scheduled to play Tyner next Tuesday on […]
OPINION: Crumbling Stadium is Opportunity to Come Together
Early last Saturday morning I went to Raymond James Stadium to see what all the excitement was about at the facility where the Pioneers play football. On the short drive over I recalled some of the great times I had in that stadium back in the mid 1970s. There were the football games, of course, […]
UPDATED WITH TESTERMAN COMMENTS: City Documents Deteriorating Stadium
East Ridge News Online obtained a letter from city officials to Hamilton County Schools outlining the city’s position on the condition of Raymond James Stadium at East Ridge High School. The letter, dated August 27, outlines 14 separate items regarding “structural concerns.” Brad Hayen, East Ridge’s Chief Building Official, said Monday that city codes officials […]
Pioneers Rally Past Panthers, 21-14
East Ridge used two huge fourth-quarter plays to rally past Brainerd, 21-14, Friday night at Brainerd High School. Pioneer quarterback Matthew Yarbrough hit Quassey Vinson on a 53-yard catch and run with just over a minute left in the contest accounting for the difference in the game. Yarbrough connected with Jesse Jones on a 66-yard […]
Catholic Defeats Tennessee Christian, 34-6
On a beautiful evening for football, Catholic defeated Tennessee Christian 34-6 in a game played at Billy Warren field at OLPH school in East Ridge. With the victory Catholic moved to 5-0. The festivities began with a stirring National Anthem rendition sung by OLPH student Isabella Gearinger. Catholic received the opening kick-off and started on […]
Walmart Hiring Up to 95 for Neighborhood Market
WHAT: Walmart will hire up to 95 associates to work at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market slated to open this fall in East Ridge. A temporary hiring center has opened inside the Fort Oglethorpe Walmart Supercenter located at 3040 Battlefield Parkway. Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. […]
UPDATED: ERPD Getting In-Car Computers
ERPD Chief J.R. Reed _ I was recently notified by the United States Attorney Eastern District of Tennessee, Mr. William Killian, that the Office of Justice Programs has awarded the FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to the City of East Ridge Police Department in the amount of $10,500 to purchase computer […]
Catholic Downs Normal Park, 30-8
The Catholic football team moved to 3-0 with a 30-8 victory over Normal Park. Catholic is a cooperative football program consisting of students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in East Ridge and St. Jude in Hixson, TN. Normal Park is also a cooperative football team with players from Normal Park Middle and Chattanooga School […]
Water Main Break Disrupting Service
A water main ruptured Sunday morning disrupting service to many homes in the Belvoir Hills area of East Ridge. According to a Tennessee American Water Co. worker, the 12-inch pipe in the 3900 block of Fountain Avenue gave way at about 1 a.m. Crews were on the scene and able to isolate the disruption to […]
East Ridge Downs Polk Co., 20-7
A late interception return for a touchdown by Josh Williams sealed the Pioneers 20-7 win over the Wildcats, Friday night on the road. East Ridge trailed, 7-6, at the half but rallied. East Ridge News Online will provide more information when it becomes available.
Lunch Box Granola Bars
Last week we closed the restaurant and took our first week long vacation, well “stay-cation” really, in two years. We slept late, went out for lunch, and got several projects accomplished around the house. It was relaxing, but you know what? By the end of the week I was READY to go back to work! […]
Catholic Downs Chattanooga Christian, 22-6
The Chattanooga area middle school football season began last week. In a key match-up, Catholic defeated Chattanooga Christian, 22-6. Catholic is a cooperative football program consisting of students from Chattanooga’s two area Catholic middle schools, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in East Ridge and St. Jude in Hixson. The game was a hard-fought contest played […]
ER Falls to Walker Valley in Jamboree
Walker Valley scored twice on two big plays to hand East Ridge a 14-0 loss in the Jamboree at Finley Stadium Saturday night. The Pioneers’ opening drive was impressive, but they were forced to punt after a third-down sack. Lorenzo Stewart had a 17-yard run for East Ridge while John Joffre had a pass reception […]