Surrounded by elected officials and local dignitaries, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert cut a ceremonial ribbon re-opening Camp Jordan Parkway that runs beside the new Bass Pro Shops, Monday morning. “This is a very big day for our city,” Mayor Lambert said. “This marks a significant investment for East Ridge.” Mayor Lambert said that he […]
Stop The Meddling in CM’s Business
The way East Ridge sometimes works reminds me of a lyric in the Crosby Stills & Nash song Southern Cross. “And we never failed to fail it was the easiest thing to do” The words illustrate the way we’ve gone about trying to hire and keep a City Manager. When Andrew Hyatt decided to decamp […]
ERPD Arrests April 18-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 18-24. 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. ELLIS, TINA MARIE 11291 OLD […]
Municipal Court Docket for April 26
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on April 26. Municipal court is held at City Hall and begins at 5 p.m. Wayne Bettelyoun _ Theft over $1,000, Aggravated Robbery. Charles Eaglebarger _ Aggravated Domestic Assault. Joshua Francisco _ Theft under $500. Christopher Kirby _ Vandalism over $500. Marvin Kitchens […]
Water Main Break on Lanoir Drive
Workers were busy repairing a water main break in the 700 block of Lanoir Dr, Friday morning. According to Tennessee American Water Co. personnel at the scene, the six-inch pipe burst late Thursday night. Several dozen residents were without water and the lower areas around Lanoir Circle were inundated with runoff. At about 11 a.m., […]
Pioneers Complete Perfect District Season
The East Ridge boys’ soccer team completed a perfect District 6 A/AA regular season with a 7-1 win over Tyner, Thursday at Camp Jordan. The win clinched the regular season district title and allowed the Pioneers to finish the season with an 8-1 overall record and 7-0 in the district. Alejandro Vicente and Adam […]
Council To Interview Six for CM Spot
In a special called meeting Thursday night at City Hall, the East Ridge City Council decided to interview six candidates to become the next City Manager. The candidates who will be interviewed are James Ayers, Mark Kutney, Amanda Miller, John Miller, Robert Rokovitz and William Watson. Those six candidates received at least two endorsements from […]
‘The Convincer’ is ‘Seriously Intense’
If you don’t think a five to 10-mile per hour car collision is enough to shake a person up, you might want to think again. In an effort to create that kind of a car crash and encourage motorists to wear seat belts, the East Ridge Police Department borrowed a simulator called “The Convincer” from […]
Planning Commission Approves Rezoning; Recommends Amendment to Extended Stay Ordinance
The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday night at City Hall giving its blessing on a rezoning request by the developers of Bass Pro Shops and recommending an amendment to a city ordinance pertaining to extended stay motels. Ethan Wood, a principal with Exit 1 LLC, the entity which is developing the Bass Pro Shops […]
Pioneers Edge Hixson in Boys Soccer
East Ridge edged Hixson, 2-1, Monday at Weldon Osborne Stadium in a key District 6 A/AA boys soccer match. Adam Adem scored both goals for the Pioneers, now 6-0 in district play and 7-1 overall. Alejandro Vicente and Rivaldo Yoc Bamaca were each credited with an assist. Cergio Maldono scored the only Hixson goal […]
Police Briefs for April 18
_ 3980 Ringgold Rd.: Police were dispatched to the CVS Pharmacy on a theft complaint, last week. According to a police report, when police arrived they spoke with the store manager who told them that two women had entered the store and were seen on video surveillance footage shoving merchandise into large purses. The merchandise […]
Shoppers Threatened During Disorder with Weapon at Flea Market
Police were called to the East Ridge Flea Market Sunday afternoon in reference to a disorder with a weapon. According to a police report, while en route to the call at 6725 Ringgold Road, dispatchers advised officers that a black man was beating a woman and waving a handgun around. Prior to police arriving, both […]
ERPD Arrests for April 11-17
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from April 11-17. 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. ROEBER-LESLEY, TYMERA LYNN 513 GEORGIA […]
Municipal Court Docket for April 19
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on April 19. Court is held in the Court/Council Chambers at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. It begins at 5 p.m. Adam Brobeck _ Evading Arrest, Failure to Maintain Lane, Revoked DL. Deonta Brooks _ Suspended DL/Alias Capias, No Insurance. Michael Frizzelle _ […]
UPDATED: Woman Shot at Cascades Identified
UPDATE: According to ERPD officials, the woman shot at the Cascades motel has been identified as Meagan Herrara. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact East Ridge police at423.622.1725, or the confidential tip-line at 423.867.0016. East Ridge police are investigating a shooting at the Cascades Motel that happened early Friday morning. […]
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