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 […]
Prayer for Todd
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 […]
Generosity is at the Heart of East Ridge
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 […]
Let’s End Shameless Cronyism
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 […]
The Olive Branch is a Small Business Success Story
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 […]
Smith Supporting DeGlopper and Stahl
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 […]
Let’s Preserve Our Past: Fund the History Museum
Last Thursday night at the East Ridge City Council meeting, Mayor Brent Lambert made an announcement during the “Communication from Council” segment of the meeting. The mayor, whose family’s roots go back to the late 1800s in our city, thanked city workers for taking down the “Kingwood Rexall Pharmacy” sign that had graced the East […]
ERNO to Sponsor Candidates’ Forum
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 […]
Pope: Social Media Distorts Perceptions
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 […]
Wrecker Ordinance is a Quagmire
The agenda for Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting is a lengthy one that includes adopting a multi-million dollar budget, setting the tax rate and discussion of the city’s wrecker ordinance. I’ll venture to guess right now that more time will be spent by our council discussing the wrecker ordinance than any other single item […]
Hudgens Gives Thanks for Support of RJS Rebuild
On behalf of the East Ridge High School Alumni Association, I would like to thank our elected officials who worked fastidiously upon the condemnation and demolition of the East Ridge High School Football stadium in search of a quick resolution in support of the ERHS High School Football program. Specifically, County Commissioner Tim Boyd, ERHS […]
Where’s the Crime?
I’m confused. Of course, that’s nothing unusual; we live in a confusing world. Confusion seems to be reining in IT at the East Ridge Police Department, too. For the last three weeks the administration at the ERPD has been unable to consistently provide the public and the press with reports of its daily activities. These […]
Safety and Welfare of Citizens is Top Priority
CRIME. There is nothing pretty, nice, or fun when it comes to crime. It’s a problem many cities deal with, and a general frustration of citizens everywhere. Lately it’s frequently found on the minds and lips of East Ridge residents. Since first announcing my intentions to seek a city council seat this November, I have […]
Seagle: ‘Cart Before the Horse’
July 13, 2016 will go down in East Ridge History as the opening day for BASS PRO SHOP within the Camp Jordan Parkway. Another part of East Ridge history will be the traffic problems within Exit One off interstate 75 North & South. The traffic is expected to reach capacity of the egress into Bass […]
‘… The Public Welfare of the City Requiring It’
I’m just not buying it. The East Ridge City Council met last Thursday to consider on second reading an ordinance that would establish limits as to how long guests are allowed to stay in “extended stay” motels in our city. For several months, staff, the Council and the Planning Commission have been mulling the issue […]
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