UPDATE: City Manager Scott Miller said Thursday that even though the forecast for Saturday calls for rain in the area, the East Ridge Christmas Parade is scheduled to go forward. Miller said that if the weather becomes severe – a downpour or lightning – the parade will be called off. East Ridge Christmas […]
Electrical Fire Damages Old Kingwood Building
A small electrical fire damaged the building that once housed Kingwood Pharmacy, early Thursday morning. East Ridge Fire Department was dispatched to 3824 Ringgold Road at 1:39 a.m., according to records from Hamilton County 911. An official with the fire department said that a resident across the street from the building on Kingwood Driver reported […]
Chattanooga FC 2018 Season Passes are HERE
The wait is over! Chattanooga FC is thrilled to unveil its season ticket packages for the 2018 season at chattanoogafc.com. This year is our tenth season, and the team is pulling out all the stops with some great perks for season ticket holders. “It’s hard to believe we celebrating our 10th season. Our fans and […]
Housing Commission Foregoes Razing of Home
The East Ridge Housing Commission is giving the owner of a dilapidated house on East End Avenue 30 days in which to take action to improve the property or the city will have it razed. During its first ever case, the housing commission met Monday evening at City Hall and heard from the city’s codes […]
Fire Destroys RV
A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle that the owner was trying to move from his yard on Tuesday morning. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the fire was reported just before 9:30 a.m. at 1312 Pleasant Street. When firefighters arrived the recreational vehicle was about 50 percent consumed by flames. Firefighters quickly […]
Bethpage Man Arrested on Drug Charge
A vehicle cruising around motels with “high criminal narcotic activity” has led to the arrest of a Bethpage, Tenn. man on drug charges, Sunday. James Hines, 37, of a Hog Hollow Road address in Bethpage, was booked into the Hamilton County Jail, charged with Possession of Schedule II drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His […]
Auditors Give City Clean Bill of Health
Auditors for the City of East Ridge had high praise for the city’s financial condition, Thursday night at the City Council meeting. Jason Martin, a principal with the accounting firm Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough, told the council that its healthy fund balance of $5.4 million was to be “commended.” Martin said that any healthy city […]
‘Beer in the Park’ Passes on First Reading
By a 3-2 vote, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an amendment to a city ordinance that would allow the sale of beer in Camp Jordan during special events, Thursday night during its regular meeting. Vice Mayor Larry Sewell was joined by Councilman Brian Williams and Councilwoman Esther Helton in voting for […]
Wet Weather Contributing to Accidents
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you see news happening in East Ridge send it to East Ridge News Online. It may be posted with attribution to the contributor. The slippery streets from rain earlier on Tuesday are contributing to car accidents in East Ridge. This photo from Randy Sewell is of a single-car accident on South Terrace […]
Mayor Steps Down from Planning Commission
Mayor Brent Lambert stepped down from his position as Chairman of the East Ridge Planning Commission meeting Monday evening at City Hall. Mayor Lambert appointed Casey Tuggle to fill the vacancy. “I’ve been contemplating this for a few months now,” Mayor Lambert said via text on Tuesday morning. “After six years on the commission (and […]
Community Thanksgiving Worship & Meal
There will be a community thanksgiving worship service and meal at Jones Memorial Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 15th to benefit the East Ridge Community Food Pantry. A dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. at no cost. However, donations would be appreciated. Reservations for dinner are required by Nov. 13 by calling 423-892-8451. Rev. […]
ER Housing & Redevelopment Authority Holds Annual Meeting
The newly-formed East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority held its first annual meeting, Wednesday at City Hall. The five-member panel consisting of Chairman Darwin Branam, Ruth Braly, Eddie Phillips, Earl Wilson and Curtis Adams, formally adopted by-laws which will govern the authority. It elected Phillips, the city’s former Public Safety Director, as its Vice Chairman. […]
Fire Damages House on Rugby Place
An early morning fire damaged a house on Rugby Place, Wednesday. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, when firefighters arrived at 1526 Rugby Place there was heavy smoke showing. The blaze was contained to the kitchen, Williams said. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, Chief Williams […]
UPDATED: Fountain to Remain Closed Due to Water Line Break
UPDATE: Daphne Kirksey – New pipe is being installed and we are adding a new valve that will lessen impact on customers in the event of any future main breaks. We will have part of Fountain Ave closed from Belvoir Ave to Brookfield Ave. for a few days until the paving contractor can complete. Entrance to […]
ERPD: Bomb Threat a Hoax
Officials with the East Ridge Police Department say a reported bomb scare at East Ridge Middle School for Tuesday, October 31st is a hoax, according to our friends at NewsChannel9. East Ridge Police assistant chief Stan Allen says teachers were collecting tablets in a classroom when one of the tablets was found with the text […]
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