When it comes to running a government it’s not as simple as hitting an autopilot switch. For 22 or 23 weeks out of the year a group of five duly elected citizens meet for a couple hours and take up and vote on decisions that could and will effect our city for years to come. […]
Why Are There Not More ER Watchdogs?
“Why do you think you need to be the East Ridge Watchdog?” That was a question that was asked of me a couple weeks ago by Marvin “Stump” Martin, the city’s Parks & Recreation Director. I’ll admit that when the question was asked I was kind of shocked and stunned. The reason I was stunned was […]
Camp Jordan A Money Maker?
Sixty-four jobs, $3.1 million in local sales impact, and a major factor in the decision to locate new businesses here. These are just a few of the highlights from the Camp Jordan Economic Impact Analysis done for the City of East Ridge by Dr. William Legg, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Economics Professor. The […]
$25,000 Party… Really?
East Ridge is set to turn the big “nine five” this year and the city is planning a bash to celebrate. The idea has been mentioned in various forms since late last year. However, ideas actually began to take shape when the Mayor had it added to the agenda of the Decembers City Council […]
Voter Registration Deadline
“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt The first date of a very busy election year calendar is fast approaching. The deadline to register to vote in the 2016 […]
ERPD’s New Tool To Recover Stolen Property
A few weeks ago pawn shop owner Anna Lovell posted a tall stack of pawn tickets with a statement about how they haven’t been seen by any member of law enforcement in years. This caught the attention of East Ridge News Online Publisher Dick Cook who decided to look into the issue. Mr. Cook learned […]
Time to Toss Testerman
Last night while watching the nightly news I got the pleasure of watching David Testerman shout at a roomful of parents in an attempt to admonish them for wanting to protect their children. “Whats wrong with you people?” Testerman shouted as he rose from his seat in anger. Mr. Testerman what is “wrong” […]
Goodbye Rick Smith
There is nothing in life more important than the health, safety, and well-being of our children. That statement comes with no caveats, asterisk, notation or exception. When a parent entrusts their child to the care of another, especially into the care of school employees, they do so with the expectation that this tenet will be […]
$100 Christmas Contest
You can feel it in the air, hear it on the radio and in department stores, and of course see it in lights as dusk sets in every evening. Help us spread merriment and cheer by sharing photo’s of your Christmas Display. It doesn’t matter if its classic and simple, gaudy and grand, or if […]
TV Christmas Special Schedule
Monday, November 30 It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown ABC | 8:00pm A Charlie Brown Christmas ABC | 9:00pm Tuesday, December 1 A Christmas Carol ABC Family | 11:00am Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas ABC Family | 1:00pm Life and Adventures of Santa Claus 2:30pm Frosty’s Winter Wonderland ABC Family | 3:30pm The Year Without a Santa Claus ABC Family | […]
Take Time to Reflect on Blessings
As I wake up this Thanksgiving morning I run down a check list of everything that needs to be prepared for the feast and wonder if there might not be something I’ve forgot about. I’m figuring out when each dish needs to hit the oven to be done on time. I’m also flipping through sales […]
ERE Students Show Their Talents
On Thursday night more than 500 people filled the gymnasium of East Ridge Elementary creating a packed house for the 1st annual East Ridge Talent Tonight. The talent show, which was sponsored by CVS and The Market Link Gift Shop, offered students a chance to shine and show off their talents. The students had to […]
Cub Scouts Invade East Ridge Police / Fire Station
Monday night was standing room only in the squad room of the the ERPD. Hosting one of the largest groups they have had in a while, the East Ridge Police and Fire Departments greeted close to 30 Cub Scouts from East Ridge’s Pack 3007 based at Jones Memorial Church. The Scouts arrived excited and eager to get a […]
LED Billboard & Beer At Save-A-Lot Coming Soon
The East Ridge City Council took up a wide range of issues at its Thursday October 15 meeting. An off premises billboard, beer permit variance, a million dollar over budget Camp Jordan Parkway, and a packed agenda featuring 15 other separate items the City Council worked to stay focused and on task to deal with each […]
Camp Jordan Parkway Approved
During a council meeting that featured an agenda busting at the seams, the East Ridge City Council took up discussion regarding the bids for improvements to Camp Jordan Parkway. Exit One LLC successfully petitioned the council a few months ago with a request to upgrade the parkway by widening the road from two lanes to […]