The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the in-custody death of a prisoner in the Hamilton County Jail. In a press release officials said that on December 16, 2018, Devonte Allison was booked into the jail on a variety of charges including Selling/Delivery/Manufacturing of Meth and Possession of a Firearm from Criminal Court with a […]
Personnel Review Board Upholds Firing of Police Officer
The termination of East Ridge police officer Adam Rose was upheld by a civilian review board last week. According to documents obtained by East Ridge News Online, the Personnel Review Board agreed with acting City Manager Kenny Custer’s decision to fire Rose on grounds of “immoral turpitude.” Attempts to reach Rose for comment were unsuccessful. […]
TDCI: Research Charities Before Making a Donation
Kind-hearted Tennesseans will turn to charitable organizations this year to help make a positive impact for those who are less fortunate. Unfortunately, charity scammers will use the end-of-year giving surge and take advantage to consumers’ generosity. To help consumers avoid charity scams, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is […]
Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect
East Ridge police are looking for the man who robbed a local loan shop on Wednesday morning. According to Assistant Police Chief Stan Allen, a black man in his 20s came into the Great American Loans store at 5309 Ringgold Rd. at about 10:15 a.m. wielding a black handgun. The man made away with […]
Bid Awarded for I-75/I-24 Modifications; Work to Begin in Fall 2019
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded the contract for the I‑75/I‑24 interchange modification design-build project. The low bid of $132,644,398.00 was submitted by C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. The winning design-build proposal will complete design and construction of this project in less than three years. “By using the design-build contracting method for this complex […]
Custer Meets with Residents at Local Coffee
A cold, blustery rain and the busy holiday season may have contributed to only a handful of East Ridge residents attending the first “Coffee with Kenny” meeting, Friday morning at Local Coffee. Acting City Manager Kenny Custer announced earlier this week that he wanted to begin a series of informal, conversational meetings with East Ridge […]
Right at Home of Chattanooga Announces Recognition as a Top-Rated In-Home Care Agency in America
Right at Home of Chattanooga has been selected by Caring.com as one of America’s top-rated in-home care agencies with the website’s “Caring Star of 2019” recognition. Caring.com, a trusted resource for families to find in-home care for their senior loved ones, released its annual “Caring Stars of 2019” list, a reliable industry source of information […]
Renovations Set to Begin at Camp Jordan
Camp Jordan Park and Arena in East Ridge is scheduled for an updated and a new, more professional appearance. Built in 1993, the 275-plus acres is the preferred location for numerous shows, sporting and special events and boasts over 100,000 visitors annually.With such high demand for use of the facility and all it has to […]
Custer Invites Citizens to Meet at Local Coffee on Friday Morning
If you’ve ever wanted to sit down with the man in charge of the City of East Ridge and share your ideas about how the city is running, now is your chance. Assistant City Manager Kenny Custer, who is currently the acting city manager, is inviting residents of East Ridge to Local Coffee to sit […]
Fire Damages House on Douglas Drive
Fire damaged a house on Douglas Drive early Monday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to a call of a residential fire at 129 Douglas Dr. at 7:49 p.m. When they arrived, the homeowner told firefighters that when she came home she found where a fire had been inside the […]
Free Flu Vaccine at All Hamilton County Health Department Clinic Locations
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department announces that anyone who wants a flu shot can get it free while supplies last. Several hundred doses were ordered for their recent drive-through flu shot clinic held last week. Despite the success of that event, hundreds of doses still remain and will be offered free while the special supply […]
Police Chase Ends in Crash; Alabama Man Facing Multiple Charges
A Thursday afternoon car chase led to the arrest of an Alabama man on multiple charges. Andrew Alston, 56, of a Huntsville address, has been charged with DUI, Reckless Endangerment, Vandalism, Open Container, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Evading Arrest, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Felonious Escape, Criminal Impersonation and Felon […]
Pro Soccer Team Interested in Building Practice Facility at CJ Park
The Chattanooga Red Wolves professional soccer team may be coming to East Ridge. In Thursday night’s Agenda Session of the East Ridge City Council meeting, Red Wolves owner Bob Martino told the council that he wants to enter into a public/private partnership with the city to build a practice facility near the existing […]
Williams, Chauncey, Cagle, Cassidy Take Oath of Office; Witt Appointed to Council
It was a big night at City Hall, Monday, as East Ridge inaugurated its new Mayor, Council and Court Clerk. Brian Williams took the oath of office as the new Mayor. Mike Chauncey and Jacky Cagle were sworn in as councilmen, while Patricia Cassidy took the oath for her second term as East Ridge […]
Rose Appeals Termination before Personnel Board
East Ridge Police officer Adam Rose appealed his November termination before the city’s Personnel Review Board, Monday morning at City Hall. Rose, 29, and a two-year veteran of the force, was fired by Acting City Manager Kenny Custer on grounds of “moral turpitude.” Rose, who admitted to internal affairs investigators that he had a sexual […]
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