About two dozen concerned citizens showed up to a public input meeting Wednesday evening at the Community Center to throw out their ideas about the construction of a multi-use pavilion that is to be built adjacent to the old McBrien School. Most of the citizens attending were nearby residents who may be affected by having […]
ERHRA ‘Community Open House’ Tonight
Editor’s Note: This story appeared in East Ridge News Online on April 21. It was coverage of a meeting that the East Ridge Housing Authority had to prepare for the May 3 Community Open House. That meeting is tonight at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue beginning at 5:30 p.m. Officials said the Community Open […]
Boyd Prevails over Lambert in District 8 Commission Race
The voters of District 8 have returned Tim Boyd for a third term to the Hamilton County Commission. Boyd, who was challenged for the second time by East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert, received 1,203 votes to Lambert’s 714 in the Republican Primary. There is no opponent in the General Election. “This is one of the […]
Pioneers Down Pounders in Boys Soccer
East Ridge blanked Central, 6-0, Monday night in a boys high school soccer match at Camp Jordan. The win extends the Pioneers regular-season record to 13-2-2 entering the District 8/AA Tournament. East Ridge, the second seed in the tournament will play Hixson on May 8 in the district semi-final game. Kickoff is 7 p.m. at […]
UPDATED: City Releases Statement on ERHRA
A lobbyist for the Small Cities Coalition of Hamilton County released a statement on Monday saying that the East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority will scale back its plans to redevelop residential property in East Ridge. Bridgett Raper wrote that the East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority (ERHRA), has heard the strong directive from the […]
One Hurt in Rollover Crash on I-24
A motorist was taken to an area hospital after the car he was driving left Interstate 24 and crashed, early Sunday morning. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, fire and police were dispatched to the single car accident at 18300 block of Interstate 24 at 12:30 a.m.. When emergency workers arrived they found […]
ERPD Arrests April 23-29
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 23-29. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ALCALA, ELIAS M 4114 EAST […]
Police Looking for Suspect who Attempted to Abduct Young Woman
East Ridge police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to abduct a young woman on Saturday afternoon. According to a press release, on Saturday at 3:20 p.m. officers responded to a reported attempted abduction and assault in the 1600 Block of Springvale Avenue. A 22- year-old woman reported that a man emerged from […]
Municipal Court Docket for May 1
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 1. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Ricky Burns – Resisting, Criminal Impersonation. Douglas Daugherty – DUI/4th, No Insurance, Leaving Scene of Accident. Tyler Domino – Theft over $10,000/For […]
Rezoning, Regulations Dominate Council Business
East Ridge City Council moved forward with rezoning a property to allow for the construction of townhouses in a transition zone and regulate short-term vacation rentals, Thursday night during its regular meeting at City Hall. A request by developers Bobby Hudgens and James Anderson to rezone property on Boyd Street to build townhouses had been […]
Another Soccer Win for Pioneers
East Ridge made it an even dozen wins on the year downing Sweetwater, 4-2, Thursday in boys high school soccer action. The win takes the Pioneers’ record to 12-2-2 overall. East Ridge is 3-1 in Disrict 8/AA play. East Ridge rallied from a 2-1 halftime deficit. Bryan Paz-Macario, Adam Adem, Chip Teleyon and Zhubin Salih […]
Residents Vent During Council Meeting
Angry residents turned out en mass at Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting rebelling against a boundary map and a plan to redevelop the city formulated by the East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Mayor Brent Lambert, the man who put the East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority into motion was not there to […]
Fire Damages Cedar Glen Home
A late night fire damaged a Cedar Glen Circle home on Wednesday. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to 418 Cedar Glen Circle at 11:01 p.m. When firefighters arrived heavy fire and smoke was coming from the two-story home. Crews made an aggressive interior attack, located and extinguished the fire. Chief […]
Spring Creek Elementary Carnival on Friday
Spring Creek Elementary is having its Spring Carnival on Friday, April 27. The event, which includes games, inflatables, a dunk tank, and plenty of BBQ and snacks provided by local vendors, is from 5 to 7 p.m. One may purchase an unlimited activity band for $25. There will be a silent auction. Items up […]
High Resolution Housing Authority Map
Many East Ridge News Online readers have expressed frustration over the inability to view the East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority boundary map. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP It may be advantageous to view the map on a desktop computer. You can use the computer’s feature to enlarge the map. It may be exceedingly difficult […]
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