East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed introduced its newest officer to the City Council Thursday night during its regular monthly meeting. Cpl. Steve Rogers entered the chambers and on the end of a tether was his new partner, Axel, a 14-month old Belgian Malinois. “I didn’t administer the oath of office,” Chief Reed told the […]
Miller Has Long History of Getting Things Done
J. Scott Miller, the city’s new City Manager, will be at his first City Council meeting tonight. Miller sat down with East Ridge News Online earlier this week to talk about his long career in government and some of his major accomplishments. The 66-year-old former power lifter and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania product, came out of a […]
Minutes from June 6 ER Alumni & Supporters Association Meeting
Bobby Hudgens called for a motion to start the Alumni meeting which was made and seconded. Treasurer’s Report was read and accepted with no objections (Robert Stahl really does a great job on the account with not much thanks). Coach Tim James provided an update regarding the athletic structures at East Ridge High School – […]
It’s Blue and It’s New … Fernando’s
Ever since the bright royal blue beacon appeared along my travels down Ringgold Road, I have been waiting to see the glowing invitation of an “open” sign gracing its windows. It was through some Facebook chatter earlier this week that I learned the sign was lit: Fernando’s was open for business. Located at 5308 Ringgold […]
Brian Williams Announces Candidacy
To the Citizens of East Ridge, My name is Brian Williams and I am seeking one of the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council. I feel I am well qualified to represent the community as a candidate for this office. I have been a resident of East Ridge for the last 18 […]
City Hires Powers as New Director of Library
The East Ridge Library has a new director. Daniel M. Powers, a native of Oak Lawn, Illinois, came on board last week and he’s trying to get a feel for our city and how the library can better serve the public. On Tuesday, the library hosted a program for children which utilized some zoo animals. […]
Kingwood Lives
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 […]
ERPD Arrests May 30-June 5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 30-June 5. 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. STEVENS, JACOB LOREN 5355 […]
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 […]
Free Workshop for Those with Chronic Conditions
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is offering a free workshop to teach people how to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or COPD. The workshop is one day a week for 6 weeks, beginning Thursday, June 2nd through Thursday, July 7th, from 9-11am at the Eastgate Senior Center. Anyone […]
All Hamilton County Elementary School Playgrounds Open for Recreation Use
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – In an effort to increase physical activity among residents, the Chattanooga Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONE (Optimize with Nutrition and Exercise) program worked with the Hamilton County Department of Education to develop an “Open Use” policy. This policy makes all public elementary school playgrounds available for recreation and fitness use […]
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 […]
Municipal Court Docket for May 31
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 31. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Wayne Bettelyoun _ Theft over $1,000, Aggravated Robbery. Paul Davis _ Aggravated Rape, Incest. George Greenhaw _ Criminal Impersonation. William McDaniel _ Possession Drug Paraphernalia, […]
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 […]
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