Esther Helton will become only the third woman to serve on the East Ridge City Council as she polled the highest in a seven-person field in Tuesday’s Municipal Election. Political newcomer Brian Williams edged former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune by a scant 37 votes to join Helton on the new council. Unofficial result show Helton […]
Agencies Advise Protective Measures from Wildfire Smoke
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department and the Air Pollution Control Bureau offer residents and visitors suggestions to protect themselves against the ongoing wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and microscopic fine particles that can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs, and they can aggravate preexisting health conditions. […]
Pioneers Advance in TSSAA Playoffs
East Ridge downed DeKalb County, 23-18, Friday night in the first round of the TSSAA Football Playoffs. The Pioneers will now travel to Red Bank, who defeated Upperman in the first round. East Ridge News Online will update with more information when it becomes available.
10 Simple Home Fire Safety Tips
East Ridge Fire and Rescue, along with the International Association of Fire Chiefs has put out some helpful information about home safety. As everyone prepares to “fall back” as daylight savings time changes to standard time, authorities want you to change the batteries in your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. Here are 10 things […]
Health Department Announces Teaching Garden Grant Awardees
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONE (Optimize with Nutrition and Exercise) program is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2017 Teaching Garden Grants. Teaching Gardens are neighborhood-based gardens designed to foster healthy relationships between people and food. The awards will be used next year to establish a new garden or expand/improve an existing […]
HCSO Halloween Safety Precautions
As Halloween quickly approaches, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following safety precautions to parents in order to help keep our community’s children safe and secure. This year, as our community celebrates this “spooktacular” American tradition, please be mindful that there will be several events across Hamilton County celebrating Halloween occurring […]
Optimists Hosting ‘Trunk or Treat’
The East Ridge Optimist Club is sponsoring a “Trunk or Treat” party in the parking lot of the Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event is opened to the public and begins at 6 p.m.
Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden Dedicated at Park
The Crestwood Garden Club paid tribute to one of its longtime members and past president’s, Jo Lawrence, by dedicating a garden to her memory, Wednesday afternoon at Camp Jordan. More than one hundred people, including state and local elected officials and officials of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, participated in the moving, hour-long ceremony. […]
Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden Dedication on Wednesday
Crestwood Garden Club will formally dedicate the Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden on Wednesday. The ceremony is slated for 2 p.m. at the garden inside Camp Jordan Park. Jo Lawrence was a devoted Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. member serving as Crestwood Garden Club President for eight years, held district and state organization chairmen positions […]
‘Fall Festivals’ Held at BCA, ER Elementary
Saturday was “fall festival” day at two of East Ridge’s finest schools. East Ridge Elementary _ the second largest public school in Hamilton County _ hosted its fourth annual “Pioneer Palooza,” while Belvoir Christian Academy _ a small private school that is an icon in our city _ opened up its campus to the long-running […]
Early Voting Underway
Early voting began with a bang Wednesday as more than 1,200 people showed up at the Brainerd Recreation Center, the closest precinct to East Ridge. All seven candidates running for the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council were represented at the precinct with campaign workers _ and in many cases candidates themselves […]
Video of City Council Candidates’ Forum
East Ridge News Online sponsored a City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday night at City Hall. There are two open seats on the five-member board. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt chose not to seek re-election, and Councilman Denny Manning has served 12 years and is term limited by the City Charter. Those running for office are: Jim […]
Bleachers Going Up at Raymond James Stadium
New bleachers are going up on the home field side of Raymond James Stadium at East Ridge High School. Tuesday morning a three-man crew from Daley Construction was going about their business making progress on a job long in the waiting. “It’s like a giant erector set,” said Dan Daley, owner of the construction firm […]
New Hotel Planned at Jordan Crossing
The Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced on Monday plans to build an 88-room Hampton Inn in East Ridge. The hotel is part of the 50-acre Jordan Crossing development located at Exit 1 on Interstate 75 where Bass Pro Shops opened this summer. “We truly feel that Hampton Inn is one of the best brands available […]
HC Health Department Offering Flu Shots
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will offer flu shots at all their locations beginning October 17, 2016. Anyone 6 months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed and some people may be eligible for free or reduced cost. For those who want to pay […]
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