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Car Crash Shuts Down Parts of Ringgold Road

May 21, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A single car accident Saturday morning on Ringgold Road sent two people to the hospital, knocked power out to a number of businesses and homes and shut down westbound traffic for several hours. According to Sgt. Scott Butcher of the East Ridge Police Department, the driver of a Pontiac Bonneville lost control while traveling west […]

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Municipal Court Docket May 24

May 21, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 24. Court is held at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Kevin Betts _ Public Intoxication. William McDaniel _ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, DUI, Possession Schedule II, Child Neglect, Speeding, Theft, Theft over $500. Julis Mosley _ Aggravated Domestic Assault. James […]

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Police Briefs for May 20

May 20, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

_ 6937 Glen Errol Way: Police were dispatched to the address just after midnight on Thursday morning on a possible assault with numerous parties involved. Dispatchers told officers that a possible firearm was used and one female was lying in the floor unconscious. According to a police report, when officers arrived on the scene they […]

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Fire Damages Duplex on Helen Lane

May 19, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

A fire that may have started in the kitchen has displaced seven people from a Helen Lane duplex Thursday night. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the call came in at 10:16 p.m. at 3623 Helen Lane. When firefighters arrived fire had spread from the back of the duplex up into the attic […]

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Traffic Stop Leads to Pot Under the Hood

May 19, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

An alert East Ridge police officer made a traffic stop on Wednesday which resulted in the arrest of the driver after the officer located drugs in the engine compartment. According to an affidavit of complaint, Officer Chambers heard loud music coming from a  VW Passat in the 4100 block of Ringgold Road. When he caught […]

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The Olive Branch Opens Doors for Business

May 17, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

An extended Greek family has opened up a grocery store/deli near the corner of Ringgold Road and John Ross Road. The Olive Branch Mediterranean Foods will be a godsend to the Greek community in the greater Chattanooga area and a chance for the people of East Ridge to expand their palates with authentic savory and […]

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ERPD Arrests May 9-15

May 16, 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 May 9-15. 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. COOLEY, TERA LANETTE 1506 CASTLEBERRY […]

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Municipal Court Docket for May 17

May 15, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 17. Paul Bailes _ Theft over $10,000. Richard Barker _ Forgery. David Davis _ Theft over $10,000, Possession Schedule II, Forgery (8). Theft of Property, Theft. Nick Dial _ Possession Schedule VI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Steven Hodge _ Domestic […]

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City Moves Forward on New Fire Hall

May 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

With the East Ridge City Council dealing with the hiring of a new City Manager and the acting CM being called out on a fire, the council still managed to get through some ordinary business, Thursday, during its regular meeting. The council decided to retain the services of River Street Architecture to design and help […]

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Miller CM Contract Finalized

May 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge City Council decided to hire J. Scott Miller as our next City Manager but only after Councilman Jacky Cagle grilled him during a special called meeting, Thursday at City Hall. Councilman Cagle was concerned over Miller’s formal reason for leaving his job as CM in Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as him having […]

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UPDATED: Group Home for Elderly Burns on Belvoir Avenue

May 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Early Thursday evening firefighters battled a fire in a group home for the elderly on Belvoir Avenue. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the call came in at about 6:30 that the Senior Saints Assisted Living home at 704 Belvoir Avenue was burning. When police arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the roof […]

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Police Make Drug Bust; Seize Cash

May 12, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

An officer making a routine traffic stop Wednesday night has led to the arrest of a Chattanooga man on drug charges. According to an affidavit of complaint, the officer saw a 2002 Chevy Impala with an expired temporary tag travelling down Ringgold Road. When the officer stopped the car and spoke with the driver, 42-year-old […]

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ER Elementary Celebrates Learning

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

East Ridge Elementary School recently had its Celebration of Learning Awards. The awards that are given out at our Celebration of Learning are:  Proud Pioneer- 1 boy and 1 girl who demonstrate the character traits of a proud pioneer. ( Kind, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Leader etc.. )  Honor Roll- grade k-2= 4’s and 3’s Grades 3-5 […]

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Pioneers Edge Tigers, Advance in Distirct

May 11, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

East Ridge edged Howard, 2-1, in the District 6 A/AA semifinal soccer match at Camp Jordan Tuesday night. Both Pioneer goals were compliments of new Tennessee Wesleyan signee Hunter Schobert, one on a penalty kick. Luis Padilla was credited with an assist. Sergio Marcos scored the lone Howard goal. The win avenged a loss against […]

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Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning of House on Notre Dame Ave.

May 10, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Planning Commission has recommended that the zoning of a house on the corner of Notre Dame Avenue and South Terrace be changed from residential to office. In  a Monday meeting, the commission voted unanimously in favor of the request from Bobby Hudgens. Hudgens wants to refurbish the house into an office and […]

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