With the Independence Day Holiday coming this weekend, the East Ridge Police Department would like to remind our citizens that fireworks within the city limits of East Ridge are illegal. Fireworks can be dangerous for those using them and can be traumatic for pets, small children, and the elderly. Please be considerate of your fellow […]
Former Vice-Mayor Sheds Light on Employment/Retention Practices inside City Hall
Mr. Cook wrote an excellent article on the cliches of East Ridge. This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the internal workings of the East Ridge governing body. I’m not great with dates, but back when I was in office 1998-2002 the city paid a premium price for a compensation and job […]
City Council Meeting of June 24
DA’s Office to Use New State Law in Effort to Curb Local Gun Violence
Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has announced plans to bolster the fight against gun violence by capitalizing on a new state law. The Tennessee legislature passed a law that calls for increased jail time for felons who commit crimes while in possession of a firearm. It becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Currently, […]
Red Wolves, Greenville Match Ends in Draw
The Red Wolves managed a 1-1 draw against Greenville in pro soccer action, Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. The draw gives the Red Wolves a 5-1-2 record, good enough for third in USL League One standings. The team will travel to Nebraska next week to take on the league leading Union Omaha. Down 1-0, […]
Weekend Closure Set for I-24 over Germantown Road
As part of the bridge replacement project currently underway on I-24 over Germantown Road near mile marker 183 in Chattanooga, TDOT contract crews will implement the third and final weekend closure of I-24 to install a protective membrane and final paving on the newly-constructed bridges. The third and final full closure of I-24 over Germantown […]
City of East Ridge Approves Budget Amendment
The City Council approved a budget amendment to a $16.36 million budget almost as soon as it passed it, Thursday night at the City Council Meeting. It is still unclear what the new property tax rate may be after the recent Hamilton County reassessment. The current assessment is $1.338 per $100. The city council, by […]
Hamilton County DA’s Office Joins Investigation Involving the Baptiste Group
Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has joined the investigation into allegations of illegal activities involving the Baptiste Group at a group home at 1914 Vance Avenue. “I met yesterday with representatives of the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) and the Department of Health and Human Services,” said General Pinkston. “We will be working with […]
FBI Seeking Additional Victims in Deakins Indictment for Sexual Exploitation of Children
KNOXVILLE – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public’s help in identifying potential historical victims of convicted sexual offender Mark Alan Deakins who were victimized, photographed, and/or filmed/videoed by Deakins from the 1990s through June 2021. Victims of Deakins most likely include males between the ages of 7 and 17. It is […]
Mark Deakins Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of Children
On June 16, 2021, a federal grand jury in Knoxville returned a one count indictment against Mark Alan Deakins, 61, of Chattanooga, for the sexual exploitation of a child. Deakins appeared in court June 22, 2021, before the Honorable U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan K. Lee and entered a plea of not guilty to the charge […]
City Gets Dog Park Grant
Officials with the City of East Ridge announced Monday that the city was awarded one of fifteen $25,000 grants as part of the 2021 Tennessee Dog Park Dash by the Boyd Foundation. The money will provide the opportunity for the city to create a dog park at Springvale Park in the heart of East Ridge. […]
Health Department Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Local Goat Restaurant in Ooltewah
The Hamilton County Health Department is notifying the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure at the Local Goat restaurant, located at 6108 Artesian Cir, Ooltewah, TN beginning June 7 through today, June 22. Case investigations revealed seven positive COVID-19 cases among employees. It is recommended that employees or patrons who visited the restaurant during the […]
Red Wolves Get Fifth Win of Season
The Chattanooga Red Wolves picked up its fifth win of the season in USL League One action Sunday night with a 3-2 win over North Carolina Football Club at CHI Memorial Stadium. Juan Galindrez scored twice for the Red Wolves (5-1-1). Marky Hernandez accounted for the third goal. The Red Wolves will host Greenville (5-2-1) […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
Region 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be working on Market Street (SR-58) and I-24 to remove existing Eastbound entrance ramp. On 06/10/21, the contractor closed the ramp to I-24 Eastbound at Long Street and the cloverleaf […]
Red Wolves Get Road Win
Juan Galindrez’s goal in the 88th minute was the difference as the Chattanooga Red Wolves edged FC Tucson, 3-2, Saturday in Arizona. The win gave the Red Wolves a 4-1-1 record in USL League One play. The Red Wolves will return home next Saturday to face North Carolina FC. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. […]
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