Earl Wilson, who is spearheading a drive to get a package liquor store referendum on the the November ballot, said his effort gained momentum on Thursday during the State Primary and County General Election. Wilson, along with some associates, spent 12 hours at Camp Jordan Arena, East Ridge’s only polling site on Thursday, getting signatures […]

The Hamilton County Health Department is saddened to report that the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths has risen to 53. Below are details of deaths 50-53: #50: 61-70 year old African-American, non-Hispanic male with multiple underlying conditions. #51: 61-70 year old African-American female with no underlying conditions and who was asymptomatic at the […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY SR-319 Repair of the bridge over the Tennessee River and Riverpark Drive (LM 2.2): During this report period the contractor will be performing repair operations to the bridge that will require lane closures in both directions. Extra caution should be observed for trucks entering and exiting the work-zone. Additional flaggers will […]

 The Hamilton County Health Department announces exposure to positive cases of COVID 19 with participants that attended the Windy Gap Young Life Camp, 120 Coles Cove Rd, Weaverville, NC between July 24 and July 31, 2020. Case investigations revealed that persons from Hamilton County attended the camp while in their infectious period. It is recommended […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Aug. 4 Day Shift 6514 Ringgold Road (Mapco)- AOA/Unknown Medical- Police were dispatched with EMS regarding a white female in the business claiming she was sick. Upon arrival police stood by while EMTs evaluated the patient. She was transported to Parkridge East. 1305 Sunnyfield Lane- […]

The East Ridge Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a Blood Assurance Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 18, from noon until 6 p.m. at the Fire and Police Services Center Donors do not have to be police or fire department employees, officials said. It’s recommended to schedule an appointment by visiting www.bloodassurance.org/erpd, call 423-756-0966, or […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports.” Aug. 3 Day Shift  Donaldson Road @ Gleason Drive- Disorder with a Weapon- Upon arrival, police contacted the complainant. He advised he was jogging on Donaldson Road when a vehicle backed out of the driveway at 739 Donaldson Road and struck him.  He believed he […]

The Hamilton County Health Department continues to limit all regular services in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet wants to make the public aware of the services they can still receive. “This limitation is temporary and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “We hope our […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along reports” provided by department administration. August 01 – Day Shift  3618 Weldon Dr – Theft from an Auto – The resident reported to police that an unknown party entered her vehicle during the night and took some money. The woman stated she did not want to […]

According to its Website, Topgolf will be opening on Friday in Jordan Crossing. The facility, the organization’s second that is completely open-air, will open at 10 a.m., the company said. The venue has 36 climate-controlled hitting bays outfitted with Toptracer technology, including the signature  game, Jewel Jam, and some of the world’s most iconic golf […]

East Ridge Testing at Brainerd Baptist Church – East Ridge Campus Date: Wednesday, August 5 Time: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Brainerd Baptist Church – East Ridge Campus, 1203 Blocker Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37412  Partner organizations: Cempa Community Care, LifeSpring Community Health, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, La Paz Chattanooga, Alleo Health System  Additional […]