ER Downs Loudon; One Win Away from Perfect Season

October 24, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge High School football team downed Loudon, 27-8, Friday night at Shanks Field/ Raymond James Stadium in a non-region contest. The win moves the Pioneers to 9-0 on the season, leaving only Chattanooga Christian in its way of an undefeated regular season in its quest to “Defend the Ridge.” Lorenzo Stewart scored on […]

ERHS Alumni Association Recruiting Members

October 23, 2015 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

ER Court Docket for Oct. 27

October 23, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Oct. 27. Jackie Collins _ Theft over $1,000. Tony Doss _ Criminal Simulation. Jonathan Grant _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Theft, Vandalism (2), Felony Vandalism, Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment. Zachary A. Kennedy _ FTA (2), Theft under $500. Zachary L. […]

Police Briefs Oct. 22

October 22, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 639 Camp Jordan Parkway: Police were dispatched to America’s Best Value Inn Wednesday morning on a reported theft. According to a police report, the victim said he had left a briefcase and some luggage on steps close to the breakfast bar unattended for a short time. When he returned, his aluminum briefcase was gone […]

Buttery, Salty, Delicious Croutons

October 22, 2015 By Dick Cook and Melissa Davenport Leave a Comment

Did you try the bread recipe from last week? If you did, then you probably have a heel or two of bread kicking around the kitchen right about now. Are you looking for something to do with that bread? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Make croutons, buttery, salty, garlicky, delicious croutons. I might be […]

Missing Drone May Be in East Ridge

October 21, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Be on the lookout for a white and blue “quadcopter” drone that was lost by its earthbound pilot on Saturday. The drone, flown by Chris Esch, who lives on Cloudland Trail on the Chattanooga side of Interstate 24 near Germantown Road and South Terrace, disappeared about 30 seconds into a flight at 1 p.m. on […]

ERPD Arrests Oct. 12-18

October 18, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 12-18. 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. LAVIGNETTE, LANCE A 32 HOLMES […]

Pioneers Roll Over Howard

October 17, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge got another stellar performance from running back Traneil Moore and whipped Howard, 42-12, Friday night on the Tigers’ home field in a Region 3-3A game. Moore rushed for just under 200 yards, scoring two touchdowns on runs of 31 and 56 yards. He left the game late in the first half after suffering […]

LED Billboard & Beer At Save-A-Lot Coming Soon

October 16, 2015 By Matthew DeGlopper Leave a Comment

The East Ridge City Council took up a wide range of issues at its Thursday October 15 meeting. An off premises billboard, beer permit variance, a million dollar over budget Camp Jordan Parkway, and a packed agenda featuring 15 other separate items the City Council worked to stay focused and on task to deal with each […]

Camp Jordan Parkway Approved

October 16, 2015 By Matthew DeGlopper Leave a Comment

During a council meeting that featured an agenda busting at the seams, the East Ridge City Council took up discussion regarding the bids for improvements to Camp Jordan Parkway. Exit One LLC successfully petitioned the council a few months ago with a request to upgrade the parkway by widening the road from two lanes to […]

Lady Pioneers Fall to Hixson in District Soccer Championship

October 15, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Hixson avenged a regular-season loss to East Ridge Thursday night at Camp Jordan in the District 6 A/AA Championship game. The Lady ‘Cats used three goals from Samantha Green and a goal from Carla Martinez to edge East Ridge, 4-3, in a bruising, hard-fought contest. Hixson took a 1-0 lead about midway through the first […]

ERPD Catches Woman Who Stole Car with Two Children Inside

October 14, 2015 By Dick Cook and News Channel 9 Leave a Comment

According to our friends at NewsChannel9, Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk said Melony Moore crashed a stolen car at Camp Jordon then jumped out and stole another car. The East Ridge Police Department now have her and the second car. A car with two children inside was reported stolen from Catoosa County earlier on Wednesday. Sheriff Sisk said […]

‘Heavenly’ White Bread

October 14, 2015 By Dick Cook and Melissa Davenport Leave a Comment

One of the unexpected benefits of owning a restaurant is becoming friends with some of your customers. I play a little game with my 4 year-old nephew in which he asks me to name all the people that love him. I go through the usual list of family and then ask, who else? He will […]

Catholic Completes Perfect Season

October 14, 2015 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Catholic Rams defeated Dayton City 36-6 to complete a “perfect” season, finishing 11-0. It was the Rams first undefeated season in a half-century, the last coming in 1966 under legendary coach Don Waters. Catholic is a middle school program with players from Our Lady of Perpetual Help of East Ridge (“OLPH”) and St. Jude […]

Lady Pioneers in District Finals

October 14, 2015 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge girls’ soccer team downed Central 4-0, Tuesday evening in the District 6 A/AA Tournament semifinals at Camp Jordan. The Lady Pioneers will now face Hixson for the district title. That game is slated for 7 p.m. at Camp Jordan Park. Kayla Deck led the way for East Ridge (9-0-3) with two goals. […]