East Ridge city officials said that 80 rooms at the Budgetel Inn on Mack Smith Road were occupied on Sunday by people fleeing Hurricane Irma. The people who are staying there may need help with some basic food stuffs for themselves and their pets. John Patel, whose company is renovating the 286 room motel, is […]
Creel, Custer Honored During Optimist Lunch
The East Ridge Optimist Club hosted members of the city’s fire and police department’s, Monday, on the 16th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on our country in New York and Washington D.C. This is the fifth year that the club has hosted an event in appreciation of our city’s first responders and to reflect on […]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 4-10
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 4-10. 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. CRUMBAUGH, CRAIG STEVEN 74 MCAFEE […]
ER Municipal Court Docket for Sept. 12
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Municipal Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Traffic cases begin at 3 p.m. with the docket listed below to follow. James Anthony – Evading Arrest, Criminal Impersonation. Justin Blue – Drug Paraphernalia. Andrew Holder – Drug […]
Vols Win Big
The University of Tennessee Volunteers won big, Saturday, handing FSC Indiana State at 42-7 drubbing. The Vols, now 2-0 on the young season, tagged almost 400 yards of total offense on Indiana State. Ty Chandler set the tone for the route with a 91-yard kickoff return on the game’s opening play. Below is a slideshow […]
Budgetel Sheltering People Fleeing Florida Storms
The Budgetel Inn on Mack Smith Road is opening up its doors Saturday afternoon to provide shelter free of charge for people fleeing the path of Hurricane Irma. John Patel of JDH Developers, the owner of the building that has been undergoing renovation for the better part of a year, said he has been granted […]
Checks Boost Field House Funding
East Ridge football coach Tim James put out the call a couple of weeks ago inviting all the men who have donned the Orange and White of Pioneer football to attend Friday night’s home opener against Brainerd, and the christening of the new Raymond James Stadium. James’ call was answered by scores of former players […]
Pioneers Edge Panthers on Special Night
Three extra points made all the difference, as East Ridge edged Brainerd, 21-18, Friday night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field. It was a special night at the school as dozens of former Pioneer football players were on hand for the first game at the newly re-built Raymond James Stadium. In addition, the athletic facilities at […]
Police Investigating Stabbing
East Ridge police are investigating a stabbing in what they are saying is a “domestic” incident. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to 734 Marley Way at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. Officers were informed that the victim, a 30-year-old Hispanic male had been taken to Parkridge East Hospital. Police were advised […]
Warrants Issued for Gang Member
East Ridge police have issued arrest warrants for a validated gang member after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend. According to a police report, Malcolm Twilley is being sought on charges of Aggravated Domestic Assault, False Imprisonment and Evading Arrest after an incident last week in the 1500 block of Waterhouse Street. Police were dispatched to […]
Proud of My Neighbor, Chief Williams
I wanted to talk to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams about his experiences in flood-stricken Houston, but I thought I would give him time to rest and decompress. So, when I went to Corner Cafe for lunch and saw the city’s fire trucks and battalion commander’s vehicle and the familiar white SUV that Chief […]
Jones Memorial BBQ on Saturday
Jones Memorial United Methodist Church will hold its annual fundraising barbecue this Saturday, Sept. 9 at the venerable church on Ringgold Road. The 42nd edition of the barbecue is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One can get plates of beef, pork or chicken with favorite sides. Another option is to buy the barbecue […]
Calling All Former Pioneer Football Players
East Ridge High School football coach Tim James is inviting all former Pioneer football players back for a special night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field. James, who has followed in his father’s footsteps coaching at East Ridge, has earmarked the Brainerd game on Sept. 8 as a homecoming of sorts for anyone who has […]
ER Firefighters Back Safely From Houston
Here’s the latest from ER Fire Chief Mike Williams in relief efforts to aid the people in Houston, Texas who’ve been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey. UPDATE: 9-6 10 a.m. EDT – “Our crews are all back home safe. Again I would like to thank everyone for their following, prayers and love that […]
Q & A With ‘Heart Attack Shack’ Owner Brian Tipps
Brian, let’s begin by having you share something interesting about the Heart Attack Shack story? I guess I would say the story is still being written as the customer base grows. To my knowledge the furthest away someone lives that has eaten with us is from New York. These guys were in Tennessee for […]
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