Throughout this week, beginning on Monday, March 12th, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office hosted a seminar taught by the world renowned Law Enforcement Training firm, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, to area law enforcement investigators to help investigate potential opioid related deaths. This week long training contained modules in crime scene analysis, interview tactics, and interrogation principles, […]
ERPD Honors Johnson Upon Retirement
Detective J.C. Johnson called it a career, Friday afternoon, after almost 40 years of service to the East Ridge Police Department. Well, almost 40 years. “I’ve got nine more working days so please, everyone behave,” Johnson told those gathered in the courtroom at City Hall to pay him homage during a retirement party. During a […]
East Ridge Woman Charged with 2nd Degree Murder
An East Ridge woman was taken into custody Tuesday evening by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department officers prior to her appearance in East Ridge Municipal Court after she was indicted by the Hamilton County Grand Jury on a charge of Second Degree Murder. According to a press release by the sheriff’s office, Susan Rebecca Hildreth, 37, […]
Sweetbay Apartments Avoid Wrecking Ball
The management and owners of the Sweetbay Apartments, what many longtime residents of East Ridge remember as the Thripence, has 30 days in which to take action to update more than two dozen units or the City will move forward with demands for demolition. During a hearing before the East Ridge Housing Commission Monday evening, […]
SPJ, GAP Launch The Whistleblower Project to Kick Off Sunshine Week
INDIANAPOLIS – The Society of Professional Journalistsand the Government Accountability Project announce the launch today of “The Whistleblower Project.” This project, announced in conjunction with Sunshine Week, is dedicated to spreading awareness to ensure that whistleblowers and the journalists who work with them are protected and supported. The Whistleblower Project shares best practices for working with whistleblowers, includes ways for journalists […]
City Grants Developers Access to Additional Parking at Chick-fil-A
On Thursday night during its regular monthly meeting, the East Ridge City Council gave its blessing for developers of the Chick-fil-A to have access to city right-of-way on Camp Jordan Parkway to provide additional parking spaces for the business under construction inside the nascent Jordan Crossing. Councilman Jacky Cagle was the only dissenting vote in […]
Food City Continues to Expand Home Delivery Service
ABINGDON, VA – Food City officials announced today the expansion of their new same-day delivery service into the Fort Oglethorpe and LaFayette market areas in north Georgia. The program is made possible through a joint partnership between the local retail supermarket chain and Instacart, a nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service. To take advantage of the […]
Knoxville Man Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Meth, Fentanyl
KNOXVILLE – On March 6, 2018, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Ricky Davis, 44 of Knoxville, Tennessee, for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl analogues resulting in the death of at least one person. Davis appeared in court on March 7, 2018, before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. […]
ER Police Apprehend Woman Indicted on Murder Charge
A woman indicted by the Hamilton County Grand Jury on a charge of second-degree murder was apprehended late Wednesday night by East Ridge police. Sabrena Lynn Laquatra, 37, was taken into custody just before midnight on Wednesday when Officer Joe Jansen stopped the car she was driving on Interstate 75 after it was confirmed it […]
Fire Damages House on Koons Road
A fire did extensive damage to a house on Koons Road, Thursday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the residential blaze was reported at 8:30 p.m at 3604 Koons Rd. When firefighters arrived heavy smoke was reported coming from the structure. An interior fire attack was made and heavy fire was found […]
Housing Authority ‘Reaffirms’ Map, Tables Redevelopment Plan
The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority modified and “reaffirmed” its boundary map and reviewed a redevelopment document, Wednesday morning during a meeting at City Hall. Housing authority attorney Mark Litchford told the board that Commissioner Ruth Braly pointed out a small tract of land northwest of the Welcome Center on Interstate 75, and bordering […]
Planning Commission Approves Townhouses on Boyd Street
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved rezoning two lots on Boyd Street for the construction of a four-unit townhouse development, Monday during its regular monthly meeting at City Hall. Local developers Robert Hudgens and James Anderson want to build four townhouses on the property at 1420 and 1422 Boyd Street, which is currently zoned single […]
Hurst Endorses Gravitt for Register of Deeds
Pam Hurst, Hamilton County’s Register of Deeds, announced her formal support and endorsement of Marc Gravitt, GOP Candidate in the May 1st primary today. “The role of Register requires the ability to effectively manage resources and work with a fantastic team that serves the public. Marc Gravitt understands this office from the perspective of both […]
ALDI Hiring Event on March 9
Known for offering wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry, ALDI, one of America’s favorite grocery stores*, will host a hiring event for its upcoming Signal Mountain store on Friday, March 9. Opportunities within ALDI include Store Associate and Shift Manager positions. The hiring event is in support of […]
Lowrey Honored by Optimist Club
On Tuesday, the East Ridge Optimist Club met in its monthly meeting with special guest speaker Mimi Lowrey. Lowrey, who became the chairman of the East Ridge Needy Child Fund last year, was presented with a plaque by the club in recognition of her service to the community. Club President John Tilley said Lowrey demonstrated […]
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