Thursday morning was not exactly business as usual at City Hall and the Police and Fire Services Center. About 80 second-graders from East Ridge Elementary School marched down Ealy Road with a police escort to tour City Hall and talk with officials about how the city works. Of course, the highlight of the tour was […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 23
_ 3220 Ringgold Rd.: Police were called to the Fabric Care Coin Laundry Sunday evening on a robbery. According to a police report, the victim told officers that he had pulled his car around to the side of the laundromat and a vehicle from the neighboring car wash approached him. The men in the car […]
Alumni Gather to Discuss Stadium Issue
About three dozen East Ridge High School Alumni and other interested parties gathered Monday evening in a storefront on Ringgold Road to talk about what they can do to help the school rebuild Raymond James Stadium. The discussion centered on what can be done to raise funds to augment efforts by the Hamilton County […]
Juvenile Arrested on Burglary Charges
Officers responding to a tip on a stolen motorcycle has led to the arrest of a juvenile suspected in multiple burglaries, officials said Monday. According to a press release by the East Ridge Police Department, there were numerous vehicle burglaries in the area of Spriggs and Lazard Streets reported on Monday. Later on Monday afternoon, police […]
ERHS Announces Second ‘Hall of Fame’ Class
East Ridge High School officials announce the second class of the ERHS Athletic Hall of Fame, that will be inducted at halftime of the East Ridge/Hixson football game on September 25 at Shanks Field/Raymond James Stadium. The Members are: 1. ED FOSTER – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – 1986-1988, PRINCIPAL – 1988-1998, TSSAA Legislative Council, Chattanooga Sports […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 14-20
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept.13-20. 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. DITTMAR, JEREMY REYNOLDS 703 S […]
City Court Docket for Sept. 22
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge City Court on Sept. 22. Patrick Gibbens _ Probation Capias, Theft of Services, Vandalism. Jonathan Grant _ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Vandalism (2), Felony Vandalism, Aggravated Domestic Assault, Aggravated Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Helmet Law, Suspended DL, No Insurance, Misuse of Registration. Roy Henderson _ Petition […]
Officials Going Room-to-Room in SCL Assessment
East Ridge and state officials, along with engineers and an architect, are currently inspecting all four buildings in the Superior Creek Lodge attempting to determine what repairs it needs to bring it up to current city building and fire safety codes. Interim City Manager Mike Williams, who is also the fire chief, said […]
Churches, Social Services Dealing with SCL Homeless
Hundreds of displaced people from the condemned Superior Creek Lodge crammed into the gym at East Ridge United Methodist Church on Monday seeking help to find food and shelter. Social services along with area churches are doing their best to help them find basics. “We have a refugee problem in East Ridge and it’s man-made,” […]
Ross, Cope Honored During Optimist Lunch
The East Ridge Optimist Club held its Fourth Annual First Responder Appreciation luncheon at the city’s Community Center, Monday afternoon. Harry Mackey, the club’s president, said the organization devotes much of its efforts in helping to bring out the best in youth, but this lunch is a gesture to those who serve in law and […]
City Court Docket for Monday
The East Ridge Municipal Court will convene on Monday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m., officials said. City Court is normally scheduled for Tuesdays, but will be moved to Monday this week, as Judge Cris Helton will be attending a judicial conference. David Bracey _ FTA, Theft. Thomas Cross _ FTA, Theft of Services. Demario Fountain […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 6-13
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept.6-13. 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. CHAMBERS, CHRIS ALLEN 1135 KIMBALL AVE […]
Citizen Input Dominates Council Meeting
Citizen input dominated Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting at City Hall. From garden club members rolling out an elaborate long-term plan for planting trees and shrubs at Camp Jordan, to church members talking barbecue, to outrage over the timing in the city’s condemning an extended stay motel, citizens had their say. Maggie Burns, President […]
UPDATED: City Condemns Remaining Units at SCL
The City of East Ridge moved Thursday to condemn the two remaining buildings at the Superior Creek Lodge on N. Mack Smith Road. In a 20-minute meeting with SCL owner David Gysin, his attorney and an engineer hired by Gysin, officials concluded that the remaining 128 units in Buildings B and D are unsafe for […]
UPDATED: City Condemns Half of Superior Creek Lodge
East Ridge city officials condemned two buildings at Superior Creek Lodge, Wednesday evening. Codes Enforcement officials and officers with the ERPD arrived at the 400-unit facility on N. Mack Smith Road after 7 p.m. to serve notice, said Fire Chief and Acting City Manager Mike Williams. Chief Williams said codes enforcement officials were acting on […]
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