Citizen input dominated Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting at City Hall. From garden club members rolling out an elaborate long-term plan for planting trees and shrubs at Camp Jordan, to church members talking barbecue, to outrage over the timing in the city’s condemning an extended stay motel, citizens had their say. Maggie Burns, President […]
ER Blanks Howard in Girls’ Soccer
The East Ridge Lady Pioneers remained undefeated in District 6 A/AA soccer, handing Howard an 8-0 defeat Thursday. Abby Sweatman continued her scoring assault by scoring three goals. Kayla Deck added two and picked up an assist. Serena Smith, Ana Stanford and Morgan Montieth also scored for East Ridge, which improved to 5-0-1 overall and […]
Catholic Rolls Over Sale Creek
Catholic’s undefeated streak continues with a 28-8 victory over Sale Creek this week at Red Bank Middle School. The Rams moved to 6-0 after a dominating performance against the Panthers. Catholic scored on their opening drive when Dallas Brown found Bennett Brinson in the end-zone on a 14-yard strike. It was Brinson’s first action […]
Roasted Potato Salad
Several years ago I found this recipe while searching for additional ways to use cilantro. Oh I have my my trusted guacamole, salsa, and city-style tacos, but I was needing something more. I don’t remember now where I stumbled across the recipe, perhaps the internet or a cookbook. The original was printed neatly on my […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 8
_ Police charged a Bonnie Lassie Drive man with Aggravated Domestic Assault after speaking with the victim’s daughters at Parkridge Hospital. According to an affidavit of complaint, officers were dispatched to Parkridge’s main campus regarding a delayed assault. The victim was sedated by doctors following surgery. One of the victim’s daughters told officers that her […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 31 to Sept. 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 31-Sept.6. 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. DAVIS, KENNETH LAVELL 404 […]
Police Briefs for Sept. 3
_ 4011 Ringgold Rd.: Police were called to the Kangaroo Gas Station last Thursday on an assault call. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the address at 10:14 on “unknown trouble.” While en route, police were advised that a black male had run into the business saying that people were trying to […]
Beer Board Welcomes Food City
The East Ridge Beer Board met Monday afternoon at City Hall, granting a permit for beer sales to the new Food City stores in the city. The permit was in effect a transfer from the Bi-Lo organization to Food City, which has acquired 29 Bi-Lo stores in the area, including both stores in East Ridge. […]
City Court Docket for Sept. 1
The following people appear on the East Ridge Municipal Court docket for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Andrew Begg _ Burglary, Theft over $500. Buddy Frazier _ Aggravated Domestic Assault. Patrick Gibbens _ Vandalism. Johnny Gilreath _ Drug Paraphernalia, Evading Arrest. Roy Henderson _ FTA, Petition to Revoke. Jimmy Songer _ FTA, Attempted Criminal Simulation. Anthony Visher […]
UPDATED WITH TESTERMAN COMMENTS: City Documents Deteriorating Stadium
East Ridge News Online obtained a letter from city officials to Hamilton County Schools outlining the city’s position on the condition of Raymond James Stadium at East Ridge High School. The letter, dated August 27, outlines 14 separate items regarding “structural concerns.” Brad Hayen, East Ridge’s Chief Building Official, said Monday that city codes officials […]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 24-30
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Aug. 24-30. 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. SLATTON, SABRINA PAULETTE 1226 JUDYS […]
Pioneers Rally Past Panthers, 21-14
East Ridge used two huge fourth-quarter plays to rally past Brainerd, 21-14, Friday night at Brainerd High School. Pioneer quarterback Matthew Yarbrough hit Quassey Vinson on a 53-yard catch and run with just over a minute left in the contest accounting for the difference in the game. Yarbrough connected with Jesse Jones on a 66-yard […]
Lady Pioneers Trounce Marion County in Girls Soccer
The East Ridge girls’ soccer team downed Marion County, 6-0, Thursday at Camp Jordan, picking up its first District 6 win of the season. Abby Sweatman led the Lady Pioneers (1-0-1) with two goals and an assist. Kayla Deck, Emily Spiers, Serena Smith and Ana Stanford added a goal each for East Ridge, which picked […]
Police Briefs for Aug. 27
_ 6947 Tiffany Ln.: Police were called to the address, Tuesday, on a reported theft. According to a police report, the resident told officers that he went out of town for several days and left the house in the care of his roommate. When he returned the man discovered that a Cannon EX camera with […]
Police Need Help in Solving Car Burglaries
The East Ridge Police Department is investigating a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours on Wednesday. Multiple vehicles in the Coleman Circle, John Ross Rd. and Laredo Ave. area were broken into and items taken. Some of the vehicles had windows smashed, while others were left unlocked, officials said. The […]