_ 4011 Ringgold Rd.: Police were called to the Kangaroo Gas Station last Thursday on an assault call. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the address at 10:14 on “unknown trouble.” While en route, police were advised that a black male had run into the business saying that people were trying to […]
Beer Board Welcomes Food City
The East Ridge Beer Board met Monday afternoon at City Hall, granting a permit for beer sales to the new Food City stores in the city. The permit was in effect a transfer from the Bi-Lo organization to Food City, which has acquired 29 Bi-Lo stores in the area, including both stores in East Ridge. […]
City Court Docket for Sept. 1
The following people appear on the East Ridge Municipal Court docket for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Andrew Begg _ Burglary, Theft over $500. Buddy Frazier _ Aggravated Domestic Assault. Patrick Gibbens _ Vandalism. Johnny Gilreath _ Drug Paraphernalia, Evading Arrest. Roy Henderson _ FTA, Petition to Revoke. Jimmy Songer _ FTA, Attempted Criminal Simulation. Anthony Visher […]
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 […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 24-30
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 24-30. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. SLATTON, SABRINA PAULETTE 1226 JUDYS […]
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 […]
Lady Pioneers Trounce Marion County in Girls Soccer
The East Ridge girls’ soccer team downed Marion County, 6-0, Thursday at Camp Jordan, picking up its first District 6 win of the season. Abby Sweatman led the Lady Pioneers (1-0-1) with two goals and an assist. Kayla Deck, Emily Spiers, Serena Smith and Ana Stanford added a goal each for East Ridge, which picked […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 27
_ 6947 Tiffany Ln.: Police were called to the address, Tuesday, on a reported theft. According to a police report, the resident told officers that he went out of town for several days and left the house in the care of his roommate. When he returned the man discovered that a Cannon EX camera with […]
Police Need Help in Solving Car Burglaries
The East Ridge Police Department is investigating a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Multiple vehicles in the Coleman Circle, John Ross Rd. and Laredo Ave. area were broken into and items taken. Some of the vehicles had windows smashed, while others were left unlocked, officials said. The […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 26
_ 639 Camp Jordan Parkway: Police were called to the America’s Best Value Inn early Sunday morning on a robbery from person call. According to a police report, officers spoke with the victim who said he was at the motel when he saw to men walking around. According to the victim he asked them “if […]
Southwest Corn Salad
Yesterday morning as I opened the back door to head out to work I expected to be greeted with the same warm, humid air we’ve grown accustom to this summer. I was instead, pleasantly surprised that the air was crisp, cool and contained the slightest hint that fall is just around the corner. We even […]
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 […]
City Court Docket for Aug. 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Aug. 25. James Blevins _ Suspended DL, Theft under $500, Theft over $1,000. Richard Carthorn _ Aggravated Assault, Theft under $500. Howard Cheaves _ FTA, Passing Worthless Checks. Nathan Glenn _ Petition to Revoke. Wesley Norwood _ Domestic Assault. David Pursley […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 24
_ Police have charged a Chickamauga, Ga. woman with possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell it. According to an affidavit of complaint, police were patrolling on Aug. 22 and saw a Honda Accord run a stop sign at the intersection of Gleason Drive and Donaldson Road. When officers stopped the car on Darryl Lane […]