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 […]
ERPD Investigating Shot Being Fired on John Ross
East Ridge officers responded to the 1200 block of John Ross Road Sunday evening on a person being shot, officials said. Capt. Tim Mullinax said dispatchers radioed officers that a person had been shot at an address near John Ross and Coleman at about 7 p.m. Capt. Mullinax said that when officers arrived they spoke […]
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 […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 17-23. 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. JONES, TIFFANY DAWN 4285 […]
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! […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 18
_ 3414 Bennett Rd.: Police were called to the address last week on an attempted burglary call. According to a police report, the homeowner told officers that she heard her wind chime on her screen door and got up to check her front door at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday night. She told officers that […]
City Court Docket for Aug. 18
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Aug. 18. Andrew Beggs _ Burglary, Theft under $500. Michael Cantrell _ FTA (2), Petition to Revoke, Show Cause. Jason Gibson _ FTA, Felony Evading, Revoked DL, Misuse of Registration, No Insurance. Dedric Hayes _ Felony Evading, Felony Reckless Endangerment, Revoked DL. […]
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 […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 17
_ East Ridge police arrested a woman on drug charges after officers were called to Superior Creek Lodge. According to an Affidavit of Complaint, officers went to 1410 N. Mack Smith Rd,, Thursday, on a reported assault. After the people involved in the fight were separated, officers spoke with a witness who identified Danielle Peters, […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 10-16
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 10-16. 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. KELLY, JOHNNY 2501 VINE STREET […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 12
_ 941 Spring Creek Rd.: Police were dispatched to Parkridge East hospital last week on a suspicious vehicle. Hospital security officers pointed out the vehicle in question, a 2006 Kia Sedona. According to a police report the vehicle was reported stolen out of Chattanooga in late July. ERPD confirmed through the license plate and VIN […]