The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has recently created a strain on the resources of The East Ridge Community Food Pantry. We realize that times are hard for everyone, but you can help the food pantry meet the needs of the many families it serves, even if you can’t afford to give a monetary […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 Repair of the bridge over the Tennessee River and Riverpark Drive (LM 2.2): The contractor will be performing repair operations to the bridge that will require lane closures in both directions. Extra caution should be observed of trucks entering and exiting the work-zone. During this report period the outside shoulder […]
Oct. 30 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. Oct. 28 Day Shift 3700 South Terrace (Well Being Check): Monica G. was found sleeping on the sidewalk. Monica stated that she had spent the previous evening at a shelter and did not want to go back. The woman then stated […]
UPDATED: Two Injured as Fire Damages Frawley Road Apartment Complex
A fire damaged an apartment complex off Frawley Road on Thursday afternoon. Officials said that 16 apartments were damaged that affected 28 residents. At approximately 4:14 pm, East Ridge Fire, East Ridge Police, and Memorial EMS were dispatched to a reported apartment fire with possible entrapment, located at 728 Frawley Rd in the 1000 building, […]
UPDATED: Missing Ooltewah Man Found Dead in Savannah
UPDATE: According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Derrick Evan Williams, who was last seen on Oct. 18 and reported missing, was found dead in Savannah, Georgia. The Chatham County Police Department is conducting an investigation. East Ridge News Online reached out via email to Chatham County authorities who said that no foul play was […]
New Optimist Club Officers Installed
The East Ridge Optimist Club had its installation of officers last Saturday at Melodee’s Restaurant. Ginger Howard is the new President of the organization, while Danny McDowell is the President-Elect. David Tyler is the new Vice President, Susan Brown the new Secretary and Carol Davis is the newly installed Treasurer. The officers were installed by […]
Police Briefs for Oct. 29
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. Oct. 27 Day Shift 800 S Seminole Dr (burglary): The resident called police to advise her home had been burglarized while she was away between 10/26/2020 and 10/27/2020. Items taken were cash, and two guitars. No forced entry, the carport door […]
Latest COVID-19 Information from the Health Department
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was last updated on Oct. 30. The Hamilton County Health Department reported 117 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of people diagnosed with the disease since the beginning of the pandemic to 12,563. No new deaths were reported. The total number of people who have died in […]
VIDEO: Oct. 28 Hamilton County Press Conference
Police Briefs for Oct. 28
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. Oct. 26 Day Shift 1000 Spring Creek Road (Unconscious Party): The Spring Creek Elementary staff reported a Hispanic female was passed out in a white van in the parking area. Police, Fire and EMS responded to the scene and determined that […]
City Dismantles Portion of Pioneer Frontier Playground For Safety Reasons
City employees took down a portion of Pioneer Frontier Playground early Tuesday afternoon for safety reasons, officials said. The demolition activity created a stir on social media, with residents concerned that the entire playground was being dismantle without notice. The social media stir caught East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams’ attention, prompting this post: “UPDATE on […]
Oct. 27 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. October 24 – Day Shift 3445 Land Street (warrant service): Tommy Johnson was taken into custody on an active East Ridge capias for driving on revoked after being found asleep in a car parked in the roadway in front of this […]
COVID-19 Hits City’s Police Officers and Firefighters
East Ridge firefighters and police officers have been hit hard by an outbreak of COVID-19. On Monday, City Manager Chris Dorsey confirmed that almost a dozen of our city’s first responders recently contracted the virus. “Due to unprecedented circumstances surrounding the officer involved shooting and subsequent search on Sunday/Monday, we have had some positive cases […]
Oct. 26 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by the administration. October 22 – Day Shift 323 Camp Jordan Parkway- Water Rescue- While on patrol police were flagged down and advised of two people stuck in the creek. The fire department was notified and responded. The couple was safely pulled from the […]
Catoosa County Sheriff Launches 2020 Stocking Full of Love Program to Provide Christmas Toys for Children in Need
Ringgold, GA – Catoosa County Sheriff Gary R. Sisk announced the launchof the 2020 Stocking Full of Love program to support children in need with toys this Christmas season. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office proudly sponsors the Stocking Full of Love program, which has provided Christmas toys for needy children in Catoosa County for more […]
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