NASHVILLE – Legislation that would end mandatory emissions tests for vehicles in Tennessee has been filed in the Tennessee General Assembly.Senate Bill 2656, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson), Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) and Representative Mike Carter (R-Ooltewah), would apply toHamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson Counties where the test is still required prior […]
$5 Million Suit Filed in Baby’s Death
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, the family of Warren Hunt is asking for $5 million dollars from the parent company of Childcare Network. Their four-month-old baby died after East Ridge daycare workers found him unresponsive in November. According to the Hamilton County medical examiner, the baby died because his airway was obstructed by bedding. The lawsuit claims Childcare […]
Chauncey New Planning Commission Chairman
The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday night at City Hall with new Chairman Mike Chauncey taking over for Mayor Brent Lambert who stepped aside for the second time in three months. Lambert, who has been the chairman of the commission since its inception six years ago, resigned his chairmanship and appointed Casey Tuggle on […]
Catfish Cooking Leads to Gunfire, Arrest
An argument over cooking catfish landed an East Ridge man in jail on Saturday evening. Andrew Bush, 34, of Pleasant Street, has been charged with Aggravated Domestic Assault and Reckless Endangerment after he allegedly fired a gun at his fleeing girlfriend. According to an affidavit of complaint, police were called to 1305 Pleasant Street at […]
It’s ‘Quitin’ Time in Tennessee’
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department understands the difficulty of quitting smoking or smokeless tobacco. We want to celebrate those who have met the challenge and quit! For those still smoking, we offer these small yet effective steps: If you have not thought about quitting, begin to consider it: “Find a personal reason to quit that […]
Mickey Gilley Helps Launch SAFE Campaign
Country music artist Mickey Gilley joins the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to kick off its fifth annual Seatbelts Are For Everyone (SAFE) campaign. Participating law enforcement agencies will focus efforts toward occupant-protection education, community outreach, and targeted seatbelt enforcement to reduce fatalities and increase Tennessee’s average seatbelt usage rate. “We were thrilled when Mr. […]
New Fire Hall Officially Dedicated
East Ridge elected officials, firefighters and citizens gathered together Thursday morning for the grand opening on ERFD’s Station No. 2 on St. Thomas Street. “In the fire service, instead of a ribbing cutting we do a hose uncoupling,” Fire Chief Mike Williams said as he and Mayor Brent Lambert uncoupled a 2 and one-half-inch fire […]
Grand Opening of Fire Station 2 on Thursday
The City of East Ridge is proud to announce the grand opening of Fire Station #2 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, February 1, at 10:00 a.m. in its new location at 1410 St. Thomas Street near the Exit 1 development. The original Fire Station #2, located on Camp Jordan Parkway, […]
Gravitt Campaign Raises $100K
In response to the financial disclosure requirement for year-end 2017, Marc Gravitt, a Republican candidate for Hamilton County Register of Deeds, will report that he has raised $100,478 from 99 donors for the May 1 primary election. “Working hard for the citizens of Hamilton County is a privilege that will never fade. I am so […]
Snow in the Forecast
According to the National Weather Service in Chattanooga, our area could see snow over the next few days. A cold front will bring widespread rain to the area beginning Thursday afternoon. On Thursday evening, the rain will transition to snow, with accumulating snowfall expected in parts of the area. Moderate accumulations of one to three inches […]
Coppinger Announces Fundraising Totals
Less than one week after launching his re-election campaign for Hamilton County Mayor, Jim Coppinger announced today he has filed the campaign’s 4th quarter financial disclosure report based on a record-breaking fundraiser that raised more than $200,000, leaving the campaign with a cash-on-hand balance of $226,168.29. With the May 1 primary just months away, Mayor […]
Helton Campaign Raises $41K Since September
Esther Helton, running for District 30 Tennessee House of Representatives, raised over $41,000 since announcing her candidacy in September. According to a press release, Helton announced Monday that she has raised $41,614 since launching her campaign in September 2017. “I am so very honored by all of the support to my campaign, both financially and […]
Council Briefed on Success of NCF
It was the feel good moment of the year at the East Ridge City Council meeting, Thursday night, as Mimi Lowery briefed the board on what the Needy Child Fund had accomplished over the holidays. Lowery, the chairperson of the NCF board of directors, informed the council that 160 children and 56 families essentially had […]
Positive Case of Raccoon Variant Rabies in the City of East Ridge
According to a press release issued by the City of East Ridge, there was a case of rabies reported in the city. On December 28, 2017, an adult male raccoon was found deceased on Prigmore Road in East Ridge. It was retrieved by East Ridge Animal Services and submitted to the USDA freezer at our […]
Thongnopnua Seeking Democratic Nomination for House District 30
Several dozen people gathered Thursday morning at Pioneer Frontier playground as Joda Thongnopnua announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 30. According to a press release, Thongnopnua’s first bid for public office will center on concerns of working families and solutions that expand opportunity for the residents of his district and […]
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