In a 10-minute special called meeting on Friday, the East Ridge City Council adopted an ordinance on second reading that creates the position of Assistant City Manager. The title of Assistant City Manager is tied to the position of Director of City Services, currently held by Kenny Custer. Custer will immediately assume the duties of […]
Hung Jury in Boyd Case
After two days of testimony a jury was unable to come to a decision in the extortion case of Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd, Thursday in Criminal Court. Judge Andrew Freiberg had ruled earlier in the day on a motion from defense attorney Lee Davis to dismiss the charge of extortion. He charged the jury […]
Special Called Meeting Nov. 2
The East Ridge City Council will hold a special called meeting on Friday, officials said. The purpose of the meeting is to have a second reading of Ordinance 1084 which regards general administration. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. In part, Ordinance 1084 will create the title of […]
Thongnopnua Meets with Voters in East Ridge
Editor’s Note: Dick Cook, the publisher/editor of East Ridge News Online was a co-moderator of the event along with Pastor Matt Busby, an Anglican priest. Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic nominee for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, held a “debate” Monday evening at the East Ridge Community Center. This was the second debate that […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 22-28
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 22-28. 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. HALFACRE, RICKY 5013 GREENVIEW DR […]
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 each night beginning Friday night, October 26th and concluding on Wednesday night, October 31st. These events include church Trunk-or-Treats, neighborhood trick-or-treating, and community programs. The safety of our community’s children is […]
ER Municipal Court Docket Oct. 30
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Kenneth Brooks – Aggravated Burglary, Theft, Aggravated Burglary/For Capias, Theft under $1,000/For Capias. Matthew Cohen – Possession Meth, Tampering with Evidence, Drug […]
New Animal Shelter Funding in Doubt
Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Gail Perry of Chattanoogan.com. The city of East Ridge would like to build a new animal shelter and was planning to do it using money received from the border region district designation. At the city council meeting Thursday night, City Manager Scott Miller said that Mark Mamantov, the […]
Pioneers Blank Cats, 35-0
In its final game of the season East Ridge downed Hixson, 35-0, at Raymond James Stadium, Thursday night. The Pioneers (3-7, 3-3) were led by Alonzo Russell, who passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more. He competed 11 of 19 passes for 245 yards and piled up 75 yards on 14 carries. All […]
Health Department Home Visiting Program Achieves Blue Ribbon Quality Endorsement
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s “Healthier Beginnings/Parents Are First Teachers” (HB/PAFT) program has earned a prestigious endorsement by Parents as Teachers(PAT) National Center as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate. This makes it one of the top performing home visiting affiliates within the international Parents as Teachers network. The official designation was made on October 1, 2018. […]
ER Motors Site of Blackburn Rally
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann will host a rally supporting his congressional colleague Marsha Blackburn on Saturday, October 27. The event will be held at East Ridge Motors, 5330 Ringgold Road, and is scheduled for 4 p.m. Blackburn is seeking the open United States Senate seat of Bob Corker, who is not seeking re-election. Blackburn’s opponent is […]
Final Pioneer Football Game of Season Moved to Thursday
The East Ridge High School football game with Hixson has moved to Thursday, October 25. East Ridge football coach Tim James said the Region 2/4A game, is being rescheduled as a result of heavy rain being forecast for Friday. Game time for the last game of the 2018 season is 7 p.m. at Raymond James […]
OLPH Students Get Visit from Firefighters
As part of Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, members of the East Ridge Fire Department visited with students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. They shared a lunch as well as tips on how to keep families safe from fires and left the students with a sweet treat and some valuable knowledge!
Housing Commission Continues Efforts to Crackdown on Dilapidated Homes
The owner of a dilapidated home was given three weeks to show progress in making the residence habitable by the East Ridge Housing Commission in a special called meeting on Monday afternoon. Officials from codes enforcement discovered “dangerous” electrical code violations at the home of Lori Ezell at 3416 Land Street after police responded to […]
Planning Commission Approves Rezoning for Hotel/Water Park
The developers of a proposed hotel/water park are one step closer to making their venture a reality as the East Ridge Planning Commission voted to rezone the site from residential to commercial, Monday, in a special called meeting. The property in question is at 730 Frawley Road and is “split zoned.” Most of the five-acre […]
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