East Ridge experienced some growing pains Thursday night at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Councilman Jacky Cagle wanted to talk about the city entering into a three-year, $100,.000 contract with Retail Strategies to handle the heavy lifting of recruiting new business to the city. The council had previously passed a resolution giving the City […]
Drug Receptacle Now in ERPD Lobby
The East Ridge Police Department has installed a Prescription Drug Receptacle at their Ringgold Road location for citizens to drop off their expired or unused prescription medication. This allows the medication to be disposed of properly instead of ending up in landfills or in the local watershed. According to Police Chief J.R. Reed, citizens can […]
Boyd Holds ‘Town Hall’ Meeting
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd held a “Town Hall Meeting” Thursday night at the East Ridge Community Center to talk about county issues and developments in East Ridge. Boyd, who is in his second term representing District 8, touched on plans to upgrade Erlanger East’s facilities in East Brainerd to the tune of $50 million. […]
Development On Track at Exit 1
John Healy, a principal with Wolftever Development, the firm that is developing the area adjacent to Camp Jordan for a new retail complex, told the East Ridge City Council during its agenda session Thursday night that the site is virtually ready for construction to begin. “As of this afternoon, we are on grade and the […]
City Hires Marketing Firm to Spur Development
The East Ridge City Council hired a marketing firm based in Birmingham to assist in recruiting new businesses to the city, Thursday night during its regularly scheduled meeting. The city will pay Retail Strategies $48,000 in the first year of a three-year agreement to help bring new retail businesses to East Ridge. Representatives of the […]
ERHS Soccer Team Picks Up District Win Over Sale Creek
The East Ridge soccer team bounced back from a close district loss to Hixson on Tuesday with a blowout of Sale Creek on Wednesday at Camp Jordan, dispatching Sale Creek, 8-0. The win improves the Pioneers’ record to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in District 6-A/AA. Hunter Schobert and Sean Fannin scored two goals apiece for […]
Pioneers Blank Warriors in Boys’ Soccer
The East Ridge boys’ soccer team won its second District 6-A/AA match of the week, shutting outs Marion County, 7-0, Friday in Jasper. Luis Guzman led the Pioneers with three goals and an assist, while Marco Briseno added a pair of goals. Rivaldo Yoc Bamaca also scored and had an assist for East Ridge, now […]
Sign, Sign Everywhere a Sign …
The East Ridge City Council met Thursday night to talk about what the city may need in terms of a new sign ordinance. Some people believe the current sign ordinance, which was adopted in the early part of this century, is too restrictive on businesses and obsolete as it relates to new technology like LED […]
ER Dispatches Red Bank in Boys’ Soccer
The East Ridge boys’ soccer team downed Red Bank, 4-2, in winning its opening District 6-A/AA match, Tuesday. The win evens the Pioneers record to 1-1 on the young season. Luis Guzman scored two goals for East Ridge, while Marco Briseno and Jarwin Vasquez added one goal each. Hunter Schobert added an assist for the […]
New Home for Fire Hall No. 2
After months of searching, the East Ridge Fire Department may have a new home for Fire Hall No. 2, and it’s within walking distance from the old hall. During its regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of two parcels at 1408 and 1410 St. Thomas Avenue, about a block from the old […]
City Announces 2015 Camp Jordan Schedule
East Ridge city officials gathered Tuesday morning at the Community Center to announce events scheduled in Camp Jordan for next year. “It’s a great time to be in East Ridge,” said Stump Martin, Director of Parks & Recreation. “Our park gets tremendous support from the City Council, and I’m excited about what’s going to be […]