The information floating around social media over the last 36 hours that Kingwood Pharmacy, a beloved institution in East Ridge, is closing, is false. An official with Kingwood Pharmacy said Tuesday that she did not know how rumors circulating about the longtime business began but emphatically denied there were plans to close the Ringgold Road […]
Kids Will Have ‘Fish Stories’ from Optimist Rodeo
More than 50 children and their parents descended upon Dickert Pond in Camp Jordan, Saturday morning, to compete in the Optimist Club’s Fishing Rodeo. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the City of East Ridge’s Parks & Recreation Department stocked the pond with 500 pounds of catfish insuring that nobody would walk away disappointed. “These […]
ERFD Hawks Papers for Charity
The East Ridge Fire Department set up shop in the parking lot of McDonald’s on Ringgold Road Friday morning and helped raise money for local Ronald McDonald House Charities. With engine No. 1 broadside to the highway, firefighters raised copies of the Chattanooga Times Free Press over their heads and asked for people entering the […]
Fire Damages House on Layfield Road
A fire Wednesday morning damaged a house on Layfield Road. According to East Ridge Fire Department officials, the fire was called in from a person in the nearby Park Ridge Apartment complex at 6:22 a.m. When firefighters arrived they found a carport engulfed in flames that were spreading to the rear of the house. Commander […]
Hayen Leaves Position of Chief Building Official
East Ridge is looking for a new Chief Building Official. East Ridge News Online learned Tuesday that Brad Hayen left his position as Chief Building Official effective Friday, May 27, after having been with the city for 11 months. City officials said that Hayen left to take a job as a construction manager in Atlanta. […]
Shady Grove Celebrates Holiday with ‘Picnic’
A bunch of neighbors in and around Shady Drive got together Saturday afternoon to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend. Held at the Pickle “Casa,” the gathering was billed as the Shady Grove Memorial Day Picnic, and Lavon Pickle and his wife held nothing back. Grills and tables were set up under the portico of the […]
Cagle Wants ‘Secure’ Mailboxes at City Hall; Qualls in Charge While Williams is Away
The high point in Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting happened early on in the proceedings as our county commissioner thanked the mayor and council for their support and backing in his efforts to procure funding for high school athletic facilities including the Pioneers’ home field. “I can’t stress how important it was for […]
Orange and White Football Jerseys Unveiled at McDonald’s Fundraiser
The new look for the East Ridge High School football team was unveiled Tuesday night at the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road. Four of Coach Tim James’ stellar athletes turned “models” for a few minutes to show off the white jerseys with orange numbers and white pants. “This is a new look with four variations,” Coach […]
Boyd’s Speedway Hosts Race in Spring Nationals Three-Race Championship Weekend
Chattanooga area race fans will be converging on Boyd’s Speedway as the track is gearing up for the upcoming Spring Nationals Three-Race Championship Weekend. The weekend long event includes the final three points races for the Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series presented by Schaeffer’s Oil. Boyd’s will run their race on Friday May 27th. Then […]
ERHS Football ‘Spirit Night’ at McDonald’s
East Ridge High football coach Tim James is inviting all Pioneer football fans to the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road Tuesday evening for “Spirit Night.” James, in a Facebook post, said the Pioneer football team, coaches and cheerleaders will be at the McDonald’s from 5 to 7 p.m. and is urging all supporters of the team […]
Car Crash Shuts Down Parts of Ringgold Road
A single car accident Saturday morning on Ringgold Road sent two people to the hospital, knocked power out to a number of businesses and homes and shut down westbound traffic for several hours. According to Sgt. Scott Butcher of the East Ridge Police Department, the driver of a Pontiac Bonneville lost control while traveling west […]
Fire Damages Duplex on Helen Lane
A fire that may have started in the kitchen has displaced seven people from a Helen Lane duplex Thursday night. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the call came in at 10:16 p.m. at 3623 Helen Lane. When firefighters arrived fire had spread from the back of the duplex up into the attic […]
Phony Money Floating Around
The East Ridge Police Department wants to warn local businesses that counterfeit bills are floating around. The “Bad Benjamins” and the “Fake Fifties” are clearly marked, “For Motion Picture Use Only,” law enforcement officials said. According to a press release from the department, bills recovered so far all have the same serial numbers on them. […]
The Olive Branch Opens Doors for Business
An extended Greek family has opened up a grocery store/deli near the corner of Ringgold Road and John Ross Road. The Olive Branch Mediterranean Foods will be a godsend to the Greek community in the greater Chattanooga area and a chance for the people of East Ridge to expand their palates with authentic savory and […]
Pioneer Soccer Team Takes District Crown
Hunter Schobert’s goal in the second overtime propelled the East Ridge High soccer team to a 1-0 win over Red Bank in the District A/AA finals Friday at Camp Jordan. With the win, the Pioneers (12-2) will host a Region 3 AA semifinal game against Loudon on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Schobert, who recently […]
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