Surrounded by elected officials and local dignitaries, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert cut a ceremonial ribbon re-opening Camp Jordan Parkway that runs beside the new Bass Pro Shops, Monday morning. “This is a very big day for our city,” Mayor Lambert said. “This marks a significant investment for East Ridge.” Mayor Lambert said that he […]
Council To Interview Six for CM Spot
In a special called meeting Thursday night at City Hall, the East Ridge City Council decided to interview six candidates to become the next City Manager. The candidates who will be interviewed are James Ayers, Mark Kutney, Amanda Miller, John Miller, Robert Rokovitz and William Watson. Those six candidates received at least two endorsements from […]
East Ridge Benefits from Free Kids’ Sports Camp
The East Ridge Parks and Recreation department has hosted free kids camps in baseball, softball and soccer this spring. For the second consecutive year, East Ridge has had a corporate sponsor to bring professional baseball coaches to Camp Jordan for baseball camps. In 2015, Dick’s Sporting Goods brought in the Baseball Factory to host a […]
Shoppers Threatened During Disorder with Weapon at Flea Market
Police were called to the East Ridge Flea Market Sunday afternoon in reference to a disorder with a weapon. According to a police report, while en route to the call at 6725 Ringgold Road, dispatchers advised officers that a black man was beating a woman and waving a handgun around. Prior to police arriving, both […]
UPDATED: Woman Shot at Cascades Identified
UPDATE: According to ERPD officials, the woman shot at the Cascades motel has been identified as Meagan Herrara. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact East Ridge police at423.622.1725, or the confidential tip-line at 423.867.0016. East Ridge police are investigating a shooting at the Cascades Motel that happened early Friday morning. […]
UPDATED: Workshop Scheduled to Discuss CM Applicants
UPDATED: The East Ridge City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the applicants for the City Manager job on Thursday at City Hall. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. The City Council appears to be inching forward in its selection of a new City Manager. Last week, an official from […]
Lambert on Extended Stays: ‘We’ve Got a New Day’
At Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting some citizens wanted to be critical of measures the council had made, while some members of the council wanted to be critical of measures the Interim City Manager had not. During the “communications from citizens” portion of the meeting, former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune led the charge […]
Cleveland Grimes Passes Unexpectedly
Cleveland Grimes, the Executive Director of the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon. According to media accounts, Grimes collapsed at his home and was rushed to a hospital where he passed away. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said in a statement released by his office on Wednesday that he mourns […]
Jones Memorial Sponsors Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’
Hundreds of children with their parents gathered at East Ridge High School’s Shanks Field to take part in Jones Memorial United Methodist Church’s Easter “Eggstravaganza” on a beautiful Saturday morning. The iconic church has sponsored the event for many years and this edition of the community outreach was spectacular, as children of all ages rushed […]
James Named Pioneer Football Coach
On Friday, officials at East Ridge High School announced that Tim James would become the new head football coach for the Pioneers. James, 52, will succeed Tracy Malone, who resigned his position after last season. “I’m doing back flips,” James said during a phone interview. “I’m coming home.” James said he was honored that he […]
NewEngine Puts Spark in Firefighters’ Eyes
It was an exciting Wednesday morning at East Ridge’s No. 1 Fire Hall as the city took delivery of its new fire engine. The brand new Rosenbauer Commander 4000 rolled into the lot and about a dozen of East Ridge’s finest suddenly became like boys waking up to Christmas morning. “It’s Awesome,” said Firefighter Travis […]
Smith Announces Retirement
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Rick Smith said Monday that he would be retiring effective July 1. Smith released the following statement to the media. “Today I am announcing my retirement from Hamilton County Schools. My retirement will be effective July 1, 2016. I will be taking leave effective immediately. Until such time as an interim […]
Council Says Yes to New Hire, No to Grant
East Ridge city fathers said yes on a new hire and no on a grant. During its regular meeting on Thursday night, the City Council moved to create an additional position in its short-staffed Codes Enforcement Department and agreed to decline a $100,000 state parks and recreation grant earmarked for tennis and basketball courts. For […]
Beer Board Fines Five Businesses
The East Ridge Beer Board met Monday night at City Hall and fined five businesses for selling beer to minors. The board uniformly levied fines of $200 against Stop-N-Go Fuel Mart, Stop-N-Save, Circle K, Amigo and Party Mart. In addition, the businesses will have their licenses suspended for three days, March 17, 18 and 19. […]
‘Credible Threat’ Investigated by CPD Bomb Squad
A message scrawled on a bathroom wall at East Ridge Middle School forced East Ridge authorities to call in the Chattanooga Police Department Bomb Squad, Wednesday morning. According to ERPD Assistant Chief Stan Allen, police were called to the Bennett Avenue school just before 10 a.m. Chief Allen said the “credible threat” necessitated the bomb […]
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