In a special called meeting on Thursday, the East Ridge City Council hired Mark Litchford as Interim City Attorney. Litchford, a member of the Grant Konvalinka & Harrison law firm, will replace Hal North, who resigned as City Attorney effective Jan. 1. The transition from one city attorney to another was anything but smooth. Several […]
Santa Train Spreading Joy on this Long Winter’s Night
On the first night of winter, a group of East Ridge firefighters, police officers and volunteers brought a little warmth into the world of a couple dozen families who need it most. On Wednesday evening, The Needy Child Fund’s Santa Train loaded up its sleigh _ actually two good-sized trailers _ and went out into […]
It’s Official: Helton, Williams Take Seats on City Council
East Ridge has two new members of the City Council, as Esther Helton and Brian Williams were sworn in Thursday night at City Hall. Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom administered the oath of office to Helton, the first elected city councilwoman in 20 years. Helton swore to the oath while her daughter Lisa […]
Young Couple Charged with Abusing Elderly Woman
A young couple have been arrested for allegedly neglecting and abusing the man’s great-grandmother. Seth Duff, 19, and his wife, Stormy, also 19, have been charged with Willful Abuse and Neglect of an Adult, according to records from the Hamilton County Jail. In addition, Stormy Duff was charged with simple possession of marijuana after authorities […]
UPDATED: Crew from ERFD Fighting Fires in Gatlinburg
The following is an East Ridge Fire and Rescue Facebook post on Wednesday morning from Fire Chief Mike Williams: We will not be posting any photos on Facebook at this time per request of Gatlinburg Fire Chief. Please respect and understand his request. The devastation is a worse case scenario. I would compare it […]
Photos of Christmas Parade 2016
The 2016 East Ridge Christmas Parade may have been the biggest and best ever. More than 70 entrants with elaborate Christmas-themed floats participated in the two-mile route down Ringgold Road. This year’s Grand Marshal was the late Perry Vandergriff, the beloved Director of the East Ridge High School Marching Band. A new element to […]
City Breaks Ground on New Fire Hall
Elected officials from East Ridge along with firefighters from the ERFD officially broke ground on the new Fire Hall No. 2, Friday afternoon. “I’m tickled to death,” said Fire Chief Mike Williams. “It’s a happy day for the city and a happy day for the fire department.” The new fire hall, which is situated in […]
Helton, Williams Elected to Council
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 […]
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 […]
City to Hold Lottery for Campaign Tent Spots
Candidates will have to participate in a lottery to get prime property in front of City Hall on Election Day in order to pitch their tents. On Thursday, during its regular meeting, the City Council adopted rules for a new tent lottery, which is a major part of a recently amended political sign ordinance. In […]
IDB Approves Incentive Package
The city’s Industrial Development Board approved on Tuesday an incentive agreement with an area developer to build a 5,500 square-foot building at the corner of Ringgold Road and Mack Smith Road. Tracy Hopkins-Tindall of Stonecrest Properties asked the IDB for $600,000 over a 20-year period to assist in tearing down the old Long John Silvers […]
Tent Lottery Measure Deadlocks
East Ridge welcomed three new firefighters to the city’s family Thursday night during the regular City Council meeting. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt did the honors of administering the oath of office to Brandon Clark, Chris Cope and Tyler Ezell. “We look forward to you serving the citizens of East Ridge,” Gravitt said following the swearing […]
Skyhoundz World Championship at Camp Jordan
Some of the greatest athletes in the world gathered this week at Camp Jordan Park, albeit the athletes were of the four-legged variety. The Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championships were conducted for the third time at the park, as people and their agile dogs came from all over the world to participate. The finals of […]
Optimist Club Honors First Responders
The East Ridge Optimist Club had its annual “First Responders Appreciation Luncheon” Tuesday afternoon at the city’s Community Center. Harry Mackey, the club’s president, loosened up the “tough” audience of police officers and firefighters by telling them that “you people can be a little scary.” Mackey said he was in his shiny Lincoln driving down […]
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