The East Ridge Planning Commission approved the rezoning of a piece of property from residential to commercial behind the Waverly Motel, Monday, during its regular monthly meeting. Roshan Patel, the owner of the Waverly, explained to the commission that he wanted the property at 1509 McDonald Road, which he also owns that is directly behind […]
Newly-Renovated Camp Jordan Park Hosting Soccer Tourney This Weekend
Part of East Ridge’s $2.3 million plan to update the ballfields at Camp Jordan has been completed. The much needed renovations offer the annual 100,000 plus visitors a sports complex with a more professional appearance while attracting additional first class tournaments to the city. Scheduled updates for the ballfields were slow to get started due […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 5
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Nov. 4 Day Shift 814 Belvoir Terrace (theft): Property owner reported the theft of paving bricks and a glass poolside table. He has just evicted two people he suspects in the theft. He has requested extra patrol in the event the former […]
Crash in Construction Zone on I-75
Minor injuries were reported during a two-vehicle crash in the construction zone on Interstate 75, late Monday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, first responders were dispatched to a vehicle crash on I-75 North just after 10 p.m. at the Ringgold Road overpass. Chief Williams said a pickup truck had rear-ended a […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 4
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. October 31 – Night Shift 3607 Altamira Dr (Aggressive Animal): Several callers reported an aggressive Dachshund was running through the neighborhood barking at adults and children. Police located the dog. With the assistance of a 10-year-old juvenile, the dog was contained and returned to the […]
ERPD Arrests for Oct. 28-Nov. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 28-Nov. 3. 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. October 28 MCLAIN, JAMERE […]
Council to Host Strategic Planning Session
The East Ridge City Council will host a strategic planning session this week. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 5 at 3 p.m. at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue. Officials said the meeting is scheduled for four hours. City officials said the council will hear from officials from the University of Tennessee’s […]
Vehicle Fire Threatened Commercial Building
The East Ridge Fire Department is investigating the cause of a Saturday afternoon camper fire in a parking lot that threatened a commercial building. According to ERFD Chief Mike Williams, fire and police were dispatched to 5304 Ringgold Rd. at 5 p.m. on a camper fire that threatened a business. Units arrived on scene to […]
Pioneers Down ‘Cats, 36-20
East Ridge beat Hixson, 36-20, Friday night on the road lifting the Pioneers into the Region 2/4A high school football playoffs. The Pioneers (6-4) will travel to undefeated Elizabethton next week for the first round of the state football playoffs. Jamii Bowman finished the night with 132 yards on 10 carries, including touchdown runs of […]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 5
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Thomas Ervin – Possession Schedule I/PTR. Jeremy Jones – Theft under $1,000 (2), Aggravated Burglary (2). Jamere McLain – DUI/2nd, Aggravated Domestic Assault, Resisting Arrest, […]
Smoke Detectors Save Lives
East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams is sharing this message from “Sparky” and the members of the ERFD. On November 3 at 2 a.m. turn back your clocks one hour to get in sync with Eastern Standard Time. When you turn back your clocks, change the batteries on all of your smoke detectors in your […]
Tree Falls on Car; Traps Occupant, Knocks Out Power
A tree fell across power lines and onto a car, Thursday morning, causing power outages in the area. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, at 10:28 a.m, fire, police and an ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle crash with entrapment in the 800 block of Belvoir Avenue. When first responders arrived they discovered […]
Police Briefs for Oct. 31
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Oct. 29 Day Shift The caretaker of the Lomenick Cemetery/Mausoleums asked for an extra patrol of the cemetery due to vandals/campers coming onto the property during the night hours. 4320 Bennett Road (East Ridge High School)- Unruly Parent/Disorder- The school SRO called […]
HCSO Offers Halloween Safety Precautions for Families with Children
This year, as our community prepares to celebrates another “spooktacular” Halloween, please be mindful that there will be several events across Hamilton County occurring on various nights beginning tonight, Friday, October 25th and concluding on or about Thursday, October 31st. These events include church Trunk-or-Treats, neighborhood trick-or-treating, and community programs. The safety of our community’s children […]
Police Briefs for Oct. 29
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Oct. 28 Day Shift 1450 Mack Smith Road (Direct Home Loans)- Suspicious Vehicle/AOA Warrant Service- The caller advised of a suspicious black truck in the lot. Upon arrival officers spoke to Stefan A. and Jennifer Mitchell. Both were checked for warrants. Mitchell […]
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