UPDATE: The two businesses that failed the alcohol compliance checks were Party Mart, 6006 Ringgold Road and Amigo Mexican Restaurant, 3805 Ringgold Rd. Chief J.R. Reed said he wanted to speak with members of the ER Beer Board concerning the checks before releasing the names of the businesses. Authorities said the businesses have a Jan. […]
THP Announces ‘No Refusal’ Traffic Safety Enforcement
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a “No Refusal” traffic safetyenforcement campaign during the 2015 New Year’s Eve holiday period, beginning Thursday,December 31 at 12:01 a.m. and concluding Monday, January 4 at 11:59 p.m. State troopers willperform saturation patrols, seat belt, sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints as well asbar/tavern checks during the holiday. […]
Comptroller’s Office Marks Record Achievment
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline is marking a record achievement in its effort to help uncover the misuse of government funds and property. According to a report on the comptroller’s Website, confidential tips to the hotline helped to identify a record $1,112,500 in confirmed thefts, shortages and questioned costs for the fiscal year […]
Camp Jordan Closed until Monday
Camp Jordan Park will remain closed due to flooding until 8 a.m. on Monday December 28. East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director, Stump Martin, said it is imperative that the park gates remain closed today due to safety concerns. “Please stay out of the park and away from dangerous high water,” Martin said. According to […]
Christmas Nights of Lights Closed Saturday
The Christmas Nights of Lights, scheduled for tonight at Camp Jordan, has been cancelled due to the flooding in the park. East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director, Stump Martin, said a big crowd was again expected tonight. “We told Titan Lights Show executives Ritchie and Dodd King two years ago that we experience the creeks […]
Transportation Coalition Updates Maps
NASHVILLE – The Transportation Coalition of Tennessee has updated its online interactive maps and corresponding list of transportation infrastructure needs to include $5.3 billion in new projects released by Gov. Bill Haslam in November. The maps and list, which outline projects in all 95 counties, can be found on the Transportation Coalition’s website at www.TransportationCoalitionTN.org. […]
East Ridge Team Playing in Dome
ATLANTA, GA -The Real AJ Foundation will present the 4th Annual “Georgia High School All-Star Event” on December 22, 2015 in the Georgia Dome, benefitting Cerebral Palsy Awareness. A North Georgia All-star team coached by North Murray’s Houston White, will take on an All-star team from Metro Atlanta in a 4:30 game. In addition, the […]
Don’t Be A Victim This Christmas!
The following are safety tips courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Get Involved! No one individual or agency working alone can prevent crime. It takes police and citizens working in partnership together to prevent crime and build safer neighborhoods. With the holidays fast approaching and holiday packages being delivered daily, everyone needs to pay more […]
ERPD Increases DUI Enforcement
The East Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office to enhance DUI enforcement from December 18 to January 3, surrounding the holiday season. The statewide Booze It and Lose It campaign is part of a national mobilization to prevent drunk driving. During the first nine months of this year, Tennessee […]
OLPH’s Todd Wins Art Contest
OLPH seventh grade student Annamarie Todd was the Middle School Division winner of the annual Hamilton SHINES Billboard Art Contest. The contest is part of the Mayor’s initiative to stop littering in Hamilton County. County Mayor Jim Coppinger came to school to present Annamarie with a plaque, pin, and a poster-size rendition of her billboard. […]
Health Department Launches New Website
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department has launched a new website designed to help the public more easily access health information. It was built as a service-oriented site using statistics of how visitors use the site and input from Health Department workers and clients. It is hoped that this new user experience will promote better health […]
Food City School Bucks Coming to Area
ABINGDON, VA – Food City officials recently announced that they will be rolling out their highly successful School Bucks program to their newly acquired supermarkets in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area. Beginning December 14, 2015, any college, university, high school, middle school or elementary school in the Chattanooga/north Georgia area can visit the company’s […]
The Metropolitan Bells Performance Schedule
The Metropolitan Bells is an advanced community handbell ensemble consisting of 13 auditioned ringers from the greater Chattanooga area. They perform on six octavesof Malmark bells and six octaves of Malmark choir chimes. Established in 1993, The Metropolitan Bells was the vision of founding director, Ken Cochrane. Under his 10 years of leadership, The Metropolitan Bells enjoyed performances […]
ER Christmas Parade Road Closures
The City of East Ridge will hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Line-up begins at 4:00 p.m. on Germantown Road from Ringgold Road north toward I-24, with the parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m. Ringgold Road will shut down at 6:00 p.m. from Donaldson Road to Moore Road. Germantown Road will […]
ERHS Cheerleaders Take Second in State
The East Ridge High School cheerleaders recently brought home a second-place trophy from the TSSAA State Cheer Competition. The Pioneer cheerleaders, competed against 12 teams this past Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The team is coached by Olivia Currie and captained by Jenny Thompson and Abrya Green. The team captains are Jenny Thompson and Abrya […]