Update: Hire City Manager City Council members were asked to bring forward 5 applicants of the 8 that met qualifications to the next council meeting on January 24, 2019. I suggested that we engage MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) to conduct a review and score the applicants based on a scoring index/matrix. Council agreed with […]
City Manager Interviews Slated for This Week
The East Ridge City Council will conduct interviews to hire a new City Manager in coming days. On Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. during the regular city council meeting, the board will interview Lyndon Bonner. On Friday, during a special called meeting, the board will interview Caryn Miller, David Milliron and Christopher Dorsey. The interviews […]
Red Wolves SC Opens Home Preseason Play on Saturday
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC opens home preseason play Saturday, Feb. 23 against USL Championship side Atlanta United 2, operated by 2018 MLS Cup Champions Atlanta United. Kick off time for the match is set for 1 p.m. at Chattanooga Christian School’s David Stanton Field. According to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Head Coach and Technical Director […]
East Ridge Man Grieving Loss of Service Dog after Attack in Camp Jordan
An East Ridge man is grieving the loss of his service dog, Harley, after it was attacked by two “pit bulls” on Valentines Day in Camp Jordan Park. David Stiles said he and his English Springer Spaniel, Harley, were on the walking track at Camp Jordan at about 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 when an […]
TDCI: ‘Free Meal’ Seminars May Come with a Cost
NASHVILLE – While the offer of free meals, door prizes, or free advice may lead you to attend a seminar when you wouldn’t otherwise, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers that many insurance and financial firms contact middle-aged and older adults or host free meal seminars with the goal of selling […]
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Partners with East Ridge Futbol Club
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC has announced a three-year partnership with East Ridge Futbol Club (ERFC). The USL League One club will aid in coaching education, player development, fundraising and more. ERFC, whose sole focus is providing a top-notch recreational program for young players, was founded in 2011 by the city of East Ridge. The 501c3 nonprofit evolved from […]
Suspected Car Thief Drives Stolen Vehicle to ERPD to Claim Property
A man who had been jailed on Super Bowl Sunday for violating his probation was taken into custody on Monday afternoon after he drove an allegedly stolen vehicle to the police department to claim his belongings from the property division. According to a department “pass along” report, Daniel Sisco, 36, of a Forrest Pond address […]
Mayor Williams Asking for Residents to Submit Questions for City Manager Interviews
East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams is asking for help from residents of the city in choosing its next City Manager. J. Scott Miller announced in September that he would be retiring as East Ridge City Manger in early November. The city received about 45 resumes for the position. During last Thursday’s City Council meeting, Williams […]
Sanford Found Not Guilty in Perry Killing
On Friday, a jury found Jason Sanford not guilty of the 2000 killing of his girlfriend Sarah Davis Perry. Perry’s body was found stuffed in a garbage can by two boys playing in Spring Creek in June of 2000. A medical examiner’s report said the woman died from strangulation. Sanford, 45, was indicted for murder […]
HCSO Mourns the Passing of K9 Deputy Zorro
Sheriff Jim Hammond and the HCSO are sad to announce retired K-9 Deputy Zorro passed away on Sunday, February 10. Zorro was born in 2007 and began his career in 2008 with the HCSO. He served with distinction until officially retiring in 2015. He was trained in criminal apprehension, handler protection, tracking, and narcotics detection. […]
Police Briefs Feb. 15
_ 1507 Karwill Ln.: Police were called to the address, Thursday, in regard to a suspicious person. According to a “pass along” report, when an officer arrived he confronted a man who identified himself as Robert Ricketts. Ricketts, the report states, “was being jittery, moved his arms uncontrollably and claimed people were in his house.” […]
Actions from Housing Commission Meeting of Feb. 11
The following actions were taken at the February 11 East Ridge Housing Commission meeting. According to minutes of the meeting the board affirmed its prior order to demolish the house on the property at 1312 Pleasant Street. The city will commence demolition proceedings after 45 days from the meeting. In previous housing commission meetings, the […]
Council Rejects Developer’s Bid to Rezone S. Seminole Property for Apartment Complex
The East Ridge City Council denied a developer’s request to rezone property near the Bachman Tunnels to build a luxury apartment complex, Thursday night during its regular meeting. After hearing a chorus of concerns from citizens that the new 80-unit complex would clog traffic, increase crime and create stormwater issues in the area, the […]
Police Briefs Feb. 14
A man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and sexually battering her daughter in 2012 was arrested by East Ridge police on Wednesday. According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, Dustin Gabriel Ellis, 32, of a West Garden Farm address in Rossville, was charged with Aggravated Assault, Sexual Battery by an Authority Figure and […]
ERFD Partners with State Fire Marshal’s Office to Promote ‘Close the Door’ Campaign
Saving a life in a house fire could only require something as simple as closing a door. Experts say that sleeping with a closed bedroom door could hold back flames and smoke long enough for occupants to wake up and attempt escape. To help raise awareness of this simple but effective life-saving message, the East […]
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