Thank you to the citizens of East Ridge for putting your trust in me to serve the next four years on the City Council. It is an honor and a privilege.   I would like to thank everyone who worked, supported, voted and prayed for me.  I especially would like to thank my mother, Louise Young, my […]

“Speaking truth to power.” It’s a phrase that originated in the 1950s from a Quaker pamphlet promoting pacifism in the belief that love can overcome hatred. It has come to mean “speaking out to those in authority” and is now used in politics and human rights activism. At last Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting, […]

As this election approaches, I would like to encourage all citizens to vote.  Voting is one of our most fundamental of rights, so please exercise your right to vote. When deciding whom to vote for in the East Ridge City Election, I would ask that you consider voting for me, Robert Stahl, as one of […]

The safety of its citizens should be the highest priority of any city. Providing this core service along with fire protection and sanitation is the basis for which many cities are incorporated.  That’s obviously why crime was such a hot topic at the most recent candidates forum. Crime isn’t just another problem in East Ridge. […]

Thank you East Ridge News Online for putting on the forum. I was blown away by how impressive Mr. DeGlopper was.  He is obviously, by far, the most knowledgeable candidate.  He spoke well and was able to explain things easily, which just further demonstrated his knowledge of these issues. I like what he had to […]

TO ALL EAST RIDGE CITIZENS! On Monday, Oct. 17, the All Candidates Forum will be held at 7 p.m. I truly hope all citizens of East Ridge will be there to listen to each candidate and make an excellent decision on who will listen to the citizens of East Ridge and what we want, and […]

The Harris Hills Community is saddened by the death of Chattanooga Police Detective Royval. We pray for the family, friends and police staff who worked with Todd. A prayer is in order: Oh GOD of grace and glory, we remember before you this day Todd Royval. We thank you for giving him to us, his […]

In this day and age it’s all too easy to get swept up and carried away by things in the virtual world; by work, by a packed schedule with your kids or grandkids.  We end up going through the motions of life and not actually experiencing it to the fullest.  Sometimes though it takes the […]

On October 6, the City Council will discuss yet again what has been the most contested hotbed of an issue it’s faced yet this year. I’ve witnessed it all, impassioned discussions, tales of fights, denials, cronyism, political power plays _  the good ol’ boy system at its finest. What issue is it that has brought […]

Here’s a story that East Ridge can feel good about. Saturday night the folks at the Olive Branch hosted an “open house,” and loads of people turned out to savor some fine food, watch a little college football and generally have a good time. The Olive Branch, by all accounts, is a huge success. The […]

There are many candidates running for Easts Ridge City Council whom I know and respect. However I feel strongly that Matthew DeGlopper and Robert Stahl would bring passion, energy, and a breath of fresh air to the council. We need some new blood and council members who carefully study an issue from all angles, then […]

East Ridge News Online will sponsor a candidates’ forum for the upcoming City Council election. A large number of readers have voiced their desires to have a candidates’ forum as in years past. In the last election cycle the Ruritan Club sponsored the forum at East Ridge Elementary School. No organization has voiced any desire […]

Dear friends and neighbors, Every time I open Facebook, there is another post about Valerie Reed.  While I know her actions are frustrating to many, this is not a new issue. About 18 years ago, my husband and I were watching a late movie, about 1:00 AM.   Someone pulled in our driveway and came to […]