A fire early Monday morning extensively damaged a house on Sunray Drive. According to a press release by the East Ridge Fire Department, the blaze was reported at 12:30 a.m. at 1610 Sunray Drive. When firefighters responded they found heavy fire coming through the roof of the single-family home. A house next door and a […]
Scott Miller the Council’s Choice for CM
On Saturday night in a special called meeting, the East Ridge City Council authorized the City Attorney to begin contract negotiations with J. Scott Miller to become the next City Manager. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt made the motion for City Attorney Hal North to begin negotiations with the 66-year-old Miller, who interviewed Friday night. The […]
Council Interviews Three for CM Job
The East Ridge City Council will conduct its final round of interviews for the vacant City Manager post this afternoon and could potentially hire someone later Saturday evening. On Friday evening the Council interviewed William Watson, J. Scott Miller and Amanda Miller. Mayor Brent Lambert explained to those gathered that each council member would ask […]
Council Extends Soccer Contract
Teams from the Chattanooga Football Club will be playing Soccer at Camp Jordan next year and for years to come. Thursday night during its regular meeting, the East Ridge City Council voted 4-1 to extend the city’s contract with the soccer organization through 2021. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt and Councilman Jacky Cagle, who cast the […]
Camp Jordan Parkway Re-opened
Surrounded by elected officials and local dignitaries, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert cut a ceremonial ribbon re-opening Camp Jordan Parkway that runs beside the new Bass Pro Shops, Monday morning. “This is a very big day for our city,” Mayor Lambert said. “This marks a significant investment for East Ridge.” Mayor Lambert said that he […]
Council To Interview Six for CM Spot
In a special called meeting Thursday night at City Hall, the East Ridge City Council decided to interview six candidates to become the next City Manager. The candidates who will be interviewed are James Ayers, Mark Kutney, Amanda Miller, John Miller, Robert Rokovitz and William Watson. Those six candidates received at least two endorsements from […]
East Ridge Benefits from Free Kids’ Sports Camp
The East Ridge Parks and Recreation department has hosted free kids camps in baseball, softball and soccer this spring. For the second consecutive year, East Ridge has had a corporate sponsor to bring professional baseball coaches to Camp Jordan for baseball camps. In 2015, Dick’s Sporting Goods brought in the Baseball Factory to host a […]
Shoppers Threatened During Disorder with Weapon at Flea Market
Police were called to the East Ridge Flea Market Sunday afternoon in reference to a disorder with a weapon. According to a police report, while en route to the call at 6725 Ringgold Road, dispatchers advised officers that a black man was beating a woman and waving a handgun around. Prior to police arriving, both […]
UPDATED: Woman Shot at Cascades Identified
UPDATE: According to ERPD officials, the woman shot at the Cascades motel has been identified as Meagan Herrara. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact East Ridge police at423.622.1725, or the confidential tip-line at 423.867.0016. East Ridge police are investigating a shooting at the Cascades Motel that happened early Friday morning. […]
UPDATED: Workshop Scheduled to Discuss CM Applicants
UPDATED: The East Ridge City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the applicants for the City Manager job on Thursday at City Hall. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. The City Council appears to be inching forward in its selection of a new City Manager. Last week, an official from […]
Lambert on Extended Stays: ‘We’ve Got a New Day’
At Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting some citizens wanted to be critical of measures the council had made, while some members of the council wanted to be critical of measures the Interim City Manager had not. During the “communications from citizens” portion of the meeting, former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune led the charge […]
Cleveland Grimes Passes Unexpectedly
Cleveland Grimes, the Executive Director of the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon. According to media accounts, Grimes collapsed at his home and was rushed to a hospital where he passed away. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said in a statement released by his office on Wednesday that he mourns […]
Jones Memorial Sponsors Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’
Hundreds of children with their parents gathered at East Ridge High School’s Shanks Field to take part in Jones Memorial United Methodist Church’s Easter “Eggstravaganza” on a beautiful Saturday morning. The iconic church has sponsored the event for many years and this edition of the community outreach was spectacular, as children of all ages rushed […]
James Named Pioneer Football Coach
On Friday, officials at East Ridge High School announced that Tim James would become the new head football coach for the Pioneers. James, 52, will succeed Tracy Malone, who resigned his position after last season. “I’m doing back flips,” James said during a phone interview. “I’m coming home.” James said he was honored that he […]
NewEngine Puts Spark in Firefighters’ Eyes
It was an exciting Wednesday morning at East Ridge’s No. 1 Fire Hall as the city took delivery of its new fire engine. The brand new Rosenbauer Commander 4000 rolled into the lot and about a dozen of East Ridge’s finest suddenly became like boys waking up to Christmas morning. “It’s Awesome,” said Firefighter Travis […]
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