The dog of a woman who was allegedly attacked by her ex-husband came to her defense during a domestic disorder call on Monday. According to an affidavit of complaint, officers were called to the disorder on Merida Street. Upon arriving, an officer spoke with an Animal Services employee and city fire department staff, who said […]
Water Line Break Hinders Traffic
A broken water line on Ringgold Road posed a problem to motorists Wednesday morning. According to a worker from Tennessee American Water Company, a two-inch water pipe ruptured in the 4200 block of Ringgold Road sometime before 9 a.m. A geyser from the burst pipe was shooting more than 20 feet in the air as […]
Early Discounts for Summer Camp
Angela’s Angels and Athletes summer camp discounts are now being offered. According to Angela Meyer, who has run the popular camp based at BCA for many years with her husband Ernie, early sign-up discounts are now available. Camp registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The camps are for rising kindergartners through eighth-grade. The camps run […]
UPDATED: Cyclist Struck on Ringgold Road
UPDATE: The East Ridge Police Department reported on Friday that the woman driving the car that struck the motorized cyclist gave a false name to authorities. The woman’s true identity is Breanna Wilson. She has been charged with Criminal Impersonation. Authorities also said that the man that was struck on the motorized bicycle has been […]
UPDATED: Flood Waters Continue to Menace City
The skies cleared briefly on Saturday morning after the city received a record rainfall on Christmas day. But, many residents were still keeping a keen eye on rising floodwaters which are menacing parts of East Ridge. Rex Wheeler, who has lived on Notingham Drive for many years, haled out boxes of valuables from the garage […]
Longley Wins Christmas Lights Contest
Donnie Longley has been decorating the outside of his home on Marion Avenue for the past several years to put his family in the Christmas spirit, in particular his granddaughter Khloe. This year his labor of love during Christmastime paid off, as Longley was selected in a poll of East Ridge News Online readers as […]
UPDATED: Work Underway to Raze Raymond James Stadium
Workers with a demolition company began dismantling East Ridge High School’s Raymond James Stadium on Friday. As of early Saturday afternoon, the four-man crew from Modern Day Wrecking out of Nashville had razed about a quarter of the 56-year-old facility. One of the crew said the entire stadium may be leveled by Monday afternoon. Once […]
Optimists Host Christmas Lunch for Orange Grove Residents
Members of the East Ridge Optimist Club, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, hosted a Christmas lunch for residents from Orange Grove, Saturday afternoon at the K of C lodge on Lee Highway. About 75 of the special needs folks from Orange Grove were treated to a sit-down lunch, with Santa Clause making a […]
Council Amends Beer Ordinance
The East Ridge City Council amended the city’s beer ordinance Thursday night during its last regularly scheduled meeting of 2015. On second reading, the council adopted a change that would strike a provision that residences could not be within 250 feet of where beer is sold. In recent months several businesses along the commercial corridor […]
Developers Brief IDB on Exit 1 Project
Representatives from Wolftever Development, the group building Jordan Crossing which includes the Bass Pro Shops, briefed the city’s Industrial Development Board on progress being made on the $75 million retail project at Exit 1, Tuesday night during the board’s monthly meeting. John Healy, a principal in the development group, said the construction on the 80,000 […]
Moore Named Mr. Football
East Ridge running back Traneil Moore was named the 2015 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Class 3A Back of the Year by the TSSAA on Monday. Moore, a junior, becomes the first player in the school’s history to receive the distinction. The award goes to the top running back and lineman in each of the state’s […]
Christmas Parade 2015 in Pictures
Notre Dame Ends East Ridge’s Dream Season
The Irish needed no luck in ending East Ridge’s dream season Friday night at Finley Stadium in the Region 3/A State Quarterfinals. A balanced offensive attack led by the passing of Alex Darras and the running of Akil Sledge lifted Notre Dame to a 55-27 win before about 3,000 chilly fans. East Ridge puts the […]
Pack Finley on Friday
The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association is sponsoring a tailgate party at Finley Stadium prior to the Pioneers/Irish playoff game on Friday. According to Candace Visage Bell, the group’s secretary, they will begin tailgating at 5 p.m. The group is encouraging everyone to wear ORANGE in support of the undefeated East Ridge team. […]
Pioneers, Irish Game Features All Region Players
Friday night’s round three playoff match-up between Notre Dame and East Ridge High School includes an abundance of All – Region players whose football roots hail from the city of East Ridge. East Ridge High School is enjoying an historic season, entering Friday night’s game with a 12-0 record. Notre Dame is 9-3 and looking […]
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