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Planning Commission Approves Rezoning; Recommends Amendment to Extended Stay Ordinance

April 19, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday night at City Hall giving its blessing on a rezoning request by the developers of Bass Pro Shops and recommending an amendment to a city ordinance pertaining to extended stay motels. Ethan Wood, a principal with Exit 1 LLC, the entity which is developing the Bass Pro Shops […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Police Briefs for April 18

April 18, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 3980 Ringgold Rd.: Police were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy on a theft complaint, last week. According to a police report, when police arrived they spoke with the store manager who told them that two women had entered the store and were seen on video surveillance footage shoving merchandise into large purses. The merchandise […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News, Uncategorized

Shoppers Threatened During Disorder with Weapon at Flea Market

April 18, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

ERPD Arrests for April 11-17

April 17, 2016 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 April 11-17. 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. ROEBER-LESLEY, TYMERA LYNN 513 GEORGIA […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, Community, Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Municipal Court Docket for April 19

April 16, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on April 19. Court is held in the Court/Council Chambers at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. It begins at 5 p.m. Adam Brobeck _ Evading Arrest, Failure to Maintain Lane, Revoked DL. Deonta Brooks _ Suspended DL/Alias Capias, No Insurance. Michael Frizzelle _ […]

Filed Under: Community, Court, Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

ERPD Offering Simulator Experience

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

“In conjunction with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s S.A.F.E. campaign, the East Ridge Police Department will be offering East Ridge citizens the opportunity to safely experience the force generated during a 5-10 MPH crash in a simulator called the “Convincer.” This force shows how effective a seat belt can be in keeping a person in […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

ER Officials Say ‘Thumbs Down to Distracted Driving’

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. East Ridge Police will be working to identify drivers who are distracted by texting, reading, and participating in other behaviors that distract them from their driving task. The East Ridge City Council supports Distracted Driving Awareness and says, “Thumbs Down to Texting and Driving”  

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

UPDATED: Woman Shot at Cascades Identified

April 15, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

Council Narrows CM Field; Boyd Wants Cell Tower Lease Money for New Stadium

April 14, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge City Council narrowed a lengthy list of candidates wishing to become the city’s next City Manager, Thursday night during a workshop prior to the regular council meeting. Mayor Brent Lambert said that city officials had received a ranking of the 57 applicants from an employee of the state’s Municipal Technical Advisory Service. […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Politics, SLIDER

ERPD Asking for Help in Finding Missing Teen

April 14, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing teenager. According to a department press release, on Wednesday, 15-year-old Kermyca Hester was reported missing by her father. The father told police that the girl was last seen at 6:50 a.m. walking to the school bus stop at the intersection of Gleason […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

County Officials Urge Residents to Take Actions to Prevent Mosquito-borne Illness

April 13, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The two most important things the public can do to protect themselves from the Zika virus or other mosquito-borne illnesses are protect their bodies from mosquito bites and reduce mosquito breeding grounds around their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses. “Mosquito season has started in Tennessee, and with it comes the potential for mosquito-borne illness,” said Hamilton […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, SLIDER

UPDATED: Workshop Scheduled to Discuss CM Applicants

April 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED STORY, News, Politics, SLIDER

Police Briefs for April 11

April 11, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 6927 Glen Errol Way: Police were called to the address, Sunday, on a domestic assault call. According to a police report, when officers arrived they found a woman who had locked herself inside her car outside the duplex. She told officers that her boyfriend, Brandon Pointer, had been arguing about text messages on her […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

American Conservative Union Foundation Honors Rep. Gravitt

April 11, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON DC _ The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU) awarded Tennessee State Rep. Marc Gravitt earlier this week with the “Award for Conservative Excellence” for his commitment to upholding conservative principles during the 2015 General Assembly. Rep. Gravitt achieved a 92% rating on the 2015 ACU scorecard. The ceremony was held at the Tennessee State Capitol’s Legislative Library and featured remarks […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News, Politics

ERPD Arrests April 4-10

April 10, 2016 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 April 4-10. 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. CLARK, TANISHA LATRESS 5050 HARLEY […]

Filed Under: Arrest Reports, Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

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