Early voting for the November 6 General Election began Wednesday, October 17, and will extend through November 1. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission Website, more than 10,000 ballots were cast after two days of early voting. Click here for more early voting results. Last month Hamilton County Administrator of Elections Kerry Steelman told East Ridge […]
HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death of East Ridge Man
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the in-custody death of an East Ridge man. According to a press release issued by the HCSO, on Wednesday deputies were called to a first floor cell of the Hamilton County Jail by an inmates reporting that fellow inmate Carl Bray III was unresponsive. Personnel immediately notified EMS […]
Custer to Assume Duties of Assistant City Manager
Kenny Custer, the Director of City Services, will assume the duties of City Manager when Scott Miller retires in November. In a special called meeting Wednesday evening, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that attaches the title of Assistant City Manager to the Director of City Services position. The increased […]
ERPD Busts Woman with Large Amount of Meth
A call about a person being possibly intoxicated in the parking lot of the Walmart Neighborhood Market resulted in the arrest of a woman wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the discovery of 70 grams of suspected methamphetamine, Monday afternoon, officials said. According to East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed, when an officer arrived […]
Council to Hold Special Called Meeting
The East Ridge City Council will meet Wednesday in a special called meeting, according to the City’s Website. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss/take action on Ordinance No. 1084, which would amend the ordinance regarding general administration. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Last Thursday’s City […]
City Honors Clark
Mayor Brent Lambert declared by proclamation that the first Saturday in October shall be Larry Clark Day, Thursday night during the East Ridge City Council Meeting. Lambert said that 10 years ago his predecessor, Mike Steele, honored Clark, who has spearheaded the River Rescue along Spring Creek for the past 30 years. Lambert said that […]
Missionary Ridge Learning Community Kickoff
You are invited to attend an impacting afternoon of cookies and community. Please join us in meeting families and community partners from other schools in our new learning community. You will meet the Executive Director for our community as well get to participate in planning for the future of Hamilton County Schools. Together, let’s make our […]
Council Can’t Decide on Terms, Salary for Miller’s Interim
It is still unclear who will fill in as city manager in East Ridge when Scott Miller retires at the end of this month. Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting was dominated by a rancorous, extended discussion about Miller’s replacement, whether or not to create a new position in the organizational chart, and how […]
Independent on Ballot Throws Support to Thongnopnua in State House Race
J. Michael Holloway, an independent on the ballot in Tennessee’s 30th State House district, announced his endorsement and support for Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic nominee seeking the open seat. Holloway, an attorney and East Brainerd native, stated that while his name is on the ballot, he was urging voters in Tennessee’s 30th State House district […]
IDB Approves Southern Honda Powersports Deal
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved an incentive package to Southern Honda Powersports that could bring the dealership more than $7.4 million over a two-decade period, Tuesday afternoon. City Manager Scott Miller told the board that city staff had been in negotiations with dealership officials for several years. Southern Honda has acquired six acres […]
Thongnopnua Releases First Campaign Ad
Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, released his first campaign ad ‘Working Families First’ ahead of the start of Early Voting next week. The ad highlights Thongnopnua’s life story, growing up in East Ridge, Tennessee, and his vision for Tennessee. He also talks about moving beyond partisan politics in […]
Deadline on Registering to Vote in Nov. General Election is Today
If you are not yet registered to vote and intend to vote in the November 6 General Election, today, Tuesday, Oct. 9. is your last chance to get signed up. Kerry Steelman, the Hamilton County Administrator of Elections, said the most convenient way to register to vote is through the state’s voter registration Website. “It is […]
‘PioneerFest’ Slated for Camp Jordan
The East Ridge Needy Child Fund is planning a unique event this fall at the amphitheater at Camp Jordan Park. PioneerFest – a community event bringing area residents, civic groups, schools, religious congregations and businesses together for entertainment, food and fun – is scheduled for October 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers of […]
Turnout Disappointing for ‘Cookout with the Candidates’
There were almost as many candidates running in the municipal election as voters asking questions at the ” Cookout with the Candidates” event, Saturday afternoon in the lot of Local Coffee of East Ridge. However, the voters who did attend what was billed as a combination “meet and greet” and “cookout” had almost unlimited access […]
‘Cookout with the Candidates’ Today
If you are looking for a one-on-one with candidates running in the November 6 Municipal Election in East Ridge, you will have an opportunity. A “Cookout with the Candidates” is scheduled for Saturday, October 6 at the city’s newest coffee shop, Local Coffee of East Ridge. The event is scheduled rain or shine from noon […]
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