I was in the same room as many other people during meetings concerning the rezoning of the Sweetbay (formerly Thrippence) Apartments. What I heard during these meetings was Mr. Russell Smith, of Lexington Assets Management, being grilled by demands from the citizens with conditions being placed on his company prior to rezoning. We, me being […]
Send in the Clowns
On April 13, 2018 we received notification of a rezone request at 3623 Fountain Avenue, The Sweetbay Apartments. This arrived on the heels of the famous letter about the”red zone” and our Redevelopment Authority “fighting blight.” Sweetbay Apartments was NOT included in the “red zone” in spite of the obvious blight of a boarded up […]
Food City Set to Kickoff ‘School Bucks’ Challenge
Are you up for the challenge? Food City has pledged $700,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year. With Food City’s School Bucks Challenge, it’s easy to earn reward points. For every $1 you spend, using your Food City ValuCard, you’ll receive 1 point. “Our Food City School Bucks Program has provided much-needed support for […]
Lady Pioneers Edge Cleveland in Girls’ Soccer
Lucy Lopez Mazariegos scored on a breakaway goal with five minutes remaining to score the only goal in the game, as East Ridge edged Cleveland, 1-0, in girls’ high school soccer. “It was a great, even match and a very physical game,” said Lady Pioneer coach Jeremy McIntyre. Mazariegos’ goal came on an assist by […]
Medical Reserve Corps Assists with Hepatitis-A Outbreak Response
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department has increased their efforts to lessen the spread of hepatitis A throughout our community. To meet the additional personnel needs, they are drawing on the Medical Reserve Corps. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers organized locally to reinforce emergency response capabilities. They prepare for and […]
‘Change:’ It’s Not a Four-Letter Word
Change is in the air, first with our season preparing to turn to Fall, but hopefully and even more importantly, the structure of our city council. This year, we the voters have an opportunity to change the structure of who sits on our city council. This is one of the most critical […]
Two Suffer Minor Injuries in Dramatic Car Crash
Two people suffered only minor injuries after a two-car accident on Belvoir Avenue where one of the cars was cut in half. The accident was reported at 10 p.m. on Friday evening in the 800 block of the busily-traveled street, officials said. According to Fire Chief Mike Williams, the accident was originally reported that a […]
Normal Park Downs Catholic, 22-8, in Middle School Football
Normal Park defeated Catholic, 22-8, Thursday in a defense dominated game. Though thunder threatened throughout the game, the only lightening to actually show was the lightening of Normal Park. The teams were scoreless at the end of the first quarter, with each team having negative net yardage. In the second quarter Normal Park scored a […]
WWTA Continuing Smoke Testing of Sewers in Parts of City
The Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority is continuing smoke tests on sewer lines in parts of East Ridge on Wednesday An engineering firm is under contract to conduct the testing which detects failures and leaks within the sewer collection system. According to the engineering firm, S&ME, the smoke generated during these tests should […]
Pope: ‘Change Can Be Good’
I readily admit I am old, set in my ways and not too keen on change. I like the theory ” if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” Recently my washer broke! Time to go washer shopping. My head was spinning … Bells, whistles, knobs, lights and what… No agitator!! I know some of you […]
Barton Burns, Needy Child Fund, IDB Member Passes Away
Barton C. Burns, 84, of Chattanooga passed away on August 10, 2018. Bart was born in St. Paul Minnesota on October 6, 1933. He excelled academically graduating with his B.B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota – 1st in his class and his J.D. magna cum laude from the William Mitchell College of Law. As a young CPA, […]
Catholic Wins Home Opener in Football
Catholic defeated Sale Creek, 42-12, in the season opener, Thursday at Bill Warren Field on the campus of OLPH. “The boys worked hard over the summer, but until tonight we hadn’t gelled as a team,” said Catholic Coach Billy Dearing. “Glad we were able to perform so well.” Catholic got on the board first when Will Menham […]
IBPO Backing Bethune in Mayor’s Race
There are two people running for the office of Mayor in East Ridge this November. This is an important election for the citizens of East Ridge. We endorse Jim Bethune for Mayor of East Ridge. With so much attention and taxpayer money having been focused on efforts at the Exit 1 Development over the past […]
Thongnopnua: ‘Join Me in This Campaign’
Last Thursday, we took yet another step toward progress in Tennessee. I’m so grateful for everyone who came out to vote. I want to say thank you to each one of you who came out and supported my campaign to be your next State Representative for Tennessee’s 30th State House district. At the […]
Mason Thanks Voters of District 30
The following is a statement from a press release issued by Jonathan Mason: “Running for this seat has been one of the most rewarding endeavors I have ever undertaken,” Mason wrote in the statement. “My wife has handled every turn with grace and I could not be more proud and thankful to have her by […]
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