The East Ridge Housing Commission met pursuant to notice on November 11, 2019, 4:00 pm at East Ridge City Hall. Chairperson Jim Winters called the meeting to order. Present were: Chairperson Winters, Boardmember Jeff Ezell, Boardmember Ken Rogers, Boardmember Lynda Stephens, Boardmember Earl Wilson and Attorney Mark Litchford. Chairperson Winters led everyone in the Pledge […]
Needy Child Fund Calling for Gift Wrappers
Officials with the East Ridge Needy Child Fund are asking for help in wrapping Christmas presents. Gail Phillips, a principal with the NCF, said in an email that the organization is asking for volunteers to meet at the old McBrien School behind City Hall where the wrapping will take place. The gifts to be wrapped […]
Video: Dec. 12 East Ridge City Council Meeting
Click on this link for the agenda: http://eastridgetn.gov/getattachment/Home/2019-1212-agenda-packet-f2.pdf.aspx
TDOT District 29 Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays night between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB at state line, I-75 NB MM 2, I-75 […]
Helton Named ‘Legislator of Year’ by State’s Assessors
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – State Representative Esther Helton (R-District 30) has been awarded the Legislator of the Year Award for the 111th General Assembly by the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers. The award was presented during the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers’ Annual Winter Meeting by the Executive Director, Will Denami. “It is an honor to […]
Police Briefs for Dec. 12
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports from Dec. 5 to Dec. 11 December 05 – Day Shift 3423 Shadowlawn Drive- Vehicle Burglary- Officers arrived and spoke with with the victim. She advised sometime between 2300 hours and 0600 hours an unknown suspect entered her vehicle through a shattered […]
Hamilton County Schools on Two-Hour Delay
Hamilton County Schools will delay the start of school two-hours on Wednesday morning due to the forecast of snow and sleet overnight. The delay will provide daylight to assess travel conditions and provide better travel conditions for young inexperienced drivers and for school buses. School aged child care will open on the normal schedule. […]
TAWC Shares Tips on Preventing Water Pipes from Freezing and Breaking
As temperatures are forecasted to plummet today in the Tennessee Valley, Tennessee American Water reminds its customers to take steps to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes as well as frozen meters. “Extreme weather events like sub-freezing temperatures can cause pipes in vulnerable areas to freeze and burst and result in costly damage,” […]
CM Dorsey Upholds Firing of Former Police Chief J.R. Reed
East Ridge City Manager Chris Dorsey has upheld the termination of former police chief J.R. Reed, rejecting the recommendation of the city’s Personnel Review Board to reinstate Reed to a position in the department’s traffic division. In an interview Friday, Dorsey said that on Monday he will post a job position within city government for […]
Dean Appointed to Board of County Officials Association
Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean has been appointed to the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) Board of Directors. At the 51st Annual COAT Convention held in Gatlinburg in late November, Mr. Dean was named to serve a two year term on the Board. Mr. Dean currently serves as the co-chairman for the […]
Dec. 5 Police Briefs
This information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department and its “pass along” reports. Dec. 4 Day Shift 814 South Seminole Drive- Vehicle Burglary/Arrest- The caller advised of a suspicious white male in her carport. Once on scene officers located a white male wrapped in blankets laying in a trailer. Underneath him were several […]
Former Rhea County Deputy Indicted in Rape of Teen
DAYTON – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for a former deputy of the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department who stands accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a teenager. On May 1st, at the request of 12th District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor, TBI Agents began investigating an alleged rape of […]
City to Return Property to County Allowing Construction of Field House
Next week the East Ridge City Council will consider transferring property that it acquired from Hamilton County Schools back to the county in order to pave the way for construction of a field house for Raymond James Stadium. According to a press release from the City, city officials, football coach Tim James, and District 8 […]
Dec. 4 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. Dec. 3 Day Shift 1510 Garner Street (suspicious person): Police responded to this location regarding a possible prowler. The caller observed a male party walking near the residence before leaving for work. Police were unable to locate anyone. 6304 Brack Street (alarm): Police responded with […]
HCSO Celebrating 200 Years with Commemorative Badge
In October of this year, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office celebrated our 200th Anniversary of service to the citizens of Hamilton County. In honor of this historic milestone, you may notice some of our personnel wearing a special, commemorative badge highlighting this significant bicentennial anniversary. Each of these commemorative badges were authorized by the Sheriff’s […]
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