Currently, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is experiencing a higher than normal number of cases of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). Typically, about one case a year is reported to the Department, yet since early May 2018, four cases have been reported. In light of the current Hepatitis A outbreak in Middle Tennessee, and other similar […]
Hixson Parent Angry over Mason Using Photo of Her Child in Political Post
According to our friends at News Channel 9, a Hixson mother says she is angry a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives used a photo of her child for a pro-gun political post. The online news outlet Nashville Scene reports Jonathan Mason took down a gif with the phrase ‘Pro-gun’ placed over a picture of middle school aged children at […]
Mason Gets Endorsement from Property Rights PAC
On Thursday, Jonathan Mason made statements on his campaign’s endorsement from Citizens for Home Rule Political Action Committee (CHR-PAC). In accepting the endorsement, Jonathan Mason said, “Our property is often our biggest investment. Too many times are citizens threatened by their own government looking to seize their land. We have seen this action just recently […]
Helton Orders Tulis to ‘Sit Down’ in Traffic Case
Editor’s Note: This article was written from a first-hand account by David Tulis, a frequent contributor to East Ridge News Online. City court on Tuesday slapped down efforts by a radio journalist to help a woman facing three criminal charges. East Ridge Judge Cris Helton ordered David Tulis to sit down as he […]
CFA Local 820 Endorses Helton
The Chattanooga Firefighters Association Local 820 announced its public endorsement of Esther Helton, Republican candidate running in the state primary for the open District 30 seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. “Having a representative who will listen and respond to concerns is critical. Esther Helton has been a tremendous supporter of first responders, even […]
ERPD’s Carter Graduating from Law Enforcement Academy
NASHVILLE – Over 90 newly certified law enforcement officers, including one from the East Ridge Police Department, are scheduled to graduate from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) at 11 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 during a ceremony to be held at Al Menah Shrine Temple (1354 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN). “Choosing a […]
Tennessee DOE Blended Learning Pilot Yields Promising Results
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has found that the first year of its two-year pilot introducing blended learning to Algebra I classes around the state was most successful when teachers received regular, personalized coaching from BetterLesson, a leader in professional development for educators. Teachers at East Ridge High School participated in the pilot. The […]
Claude Ramsey Passes
News Channel 9 has confirmed with Hamilton County officials that former county executive Claude Ramsey passed away early Monday morning. Mike Dunne, Hamilton County spokesman, says a family member informed the county attorney Monday morning of Ramsey’s passing. Ramsey first began his career in government as a member of the General Assembly, serving four years after […]
State Warns of Medicare Card Scammers
NASHVILLE – With new Medicare cards slated to arrive in Tennessee sometime after June, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is warning Medicare beneficiaries to be wary of scammers who might use the cards’ pending arrival as an opportunity to fleece unsuspecting consumers. Federal laws enacted last year required the removal of Social Security numbers […]
Olive Branch Holds Reception for Bishop of Detroit
The Olive Branch restaurant held a reception for the Bishop of Detroit, Saturday evening. “It’s a real honor to have His Eminence here at the store,” said Faye Bochis, whose family owns the popular East Ridge restaurant. “Our women’s group, ‘Philoptochos,’ sponsored the reception for him.” Metropolitan Nicholas is the Bishop of Detroit. As one of […]
ERFD Lends Hand to Distressed Kayaker
The East Ridge Fire Department helped safely return a kayaker in distress on South Chickamauga Creek to safety early Friday evening. Officials said that ERFD was dispatched to Camp Jordan Park on the call at 7:09 p.m. Fire Chief Mike Williams said the fire crew notified their counterparts in Chattanooga to check out the creek […]
Council Passes Budget on First Reading; Tables Rezoning Request
With no discussion, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading a budget for next year, Thursday night at City Hall. City Manager Scott Miller told the council that the $13.66 million General Fund budget includes the addition of five new city employees and will not require the city to dip into its $5.16 […]
Thongnopnua Calling for Stronger State Policies to Address Violent Offenders
Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, responded to Wednesday’s reports of another shooting in East Ridge, Tennessee and called for stronger state policies to support local police departments in their efforts to arrest and convict violent offenders. Thongnopnua noted that the shooting is another in a series of violent incidents in East […]
UPDATED: Police Investigating Shooting at Newcastle Apartments
East Ridge police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting that happened at the Newcastle Apartments. According to Assistant Chief Stan Allen, police were called to the complex at 5700 Roper Street at 5:15 a.m. While en route to the call, officers encountered the victim, Dequan Fuqua, 20, being driven by private vehicle to a hospital. […]
TBI Report: Domestic Violence Cases Down
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released a new study today, detailing the volume and nature of crime identified as being domestic violence in nature. The annual report compiles crime data submitted to TBI by the state’s law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of “Domestic Violence 2017”: A total […]
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