_ 3918 Ringgold Rd.: Last week police were dispatched to the Sunoco gas station at this address on a suspicious person call. According to a police report, dispatch informed officers that a person was walking around the gas station with an aerosol can and igniting its contents while threatening to set people on fire. The […]
Despite Lack of Classic Cars, Power Outage, Cruise-In Cruises On
A little thing like rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Corner Cafe’s Cruise-In, Saturday evening. Despite the fact a thunderstorm moved through East Ridge about an hour before the popular event centered around admiring classic cars in the parking lot, regular customers flocked to the cafe for a little fellowship, burgers and dogs. “Everybody […]
Judge Helton Files for Bankruptcy
East Ridge Municipal Court Judge J. Cris Helton has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. According to a 46-page petition filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee on April 27, Helton claims assets of $480, 648 with liabilities of $724, 540. The petition shows that his monthly income of $11,800 […]
Chambliss, Harvey Sign to Play College Football
East Ridge High School football coach Tim James called Friday “a day of celebration” as two of his players signed letters of intent to play college football at Emory & Henry College in Southwest Virginia. Deondre Chambliss and Jordan Henry signed on the dotted line to follow their athletic dreams to the next level. Chambliss, […]
Fallen Tree Knocks Out Power to Shopping Complex
A tree fell on power lines behind The Village at East Ridge, a shopping complex in the 3900 block of Ringgold Road, knocking out power to several businesses there, Friday morning. East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams said the tree situated on a hillside behind the complex fell onto lines at about 8:30 a.m.. The […]
Police Investigating Armed Robbery
The East Ridge Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of title loan store that happened mid-morning on Tuesday. According to a police report, officers were called to the Title Max at 4317 Ringgold Road at 10:18 a.m. When a responding officer arrived, other law enforcement personnel were already looking for the suspect’s vehicle, a […]
IDB Finalizes Development Agreement
East Ridge’s Industrial Development Board met Tuesday afternoon and finalized a development agreement for the development of a retail complex on Mack Smith Road. The IDB will provide $30,000 a year for the next 20 years to Mack Smith Commons LLC, the legal entity building a 5,500 square-foot building on the corner of Mack Smith […]
Drug Bust Nets Cache of Methamphetamine
On Monday, East Ridge police arrested two people in connection with a drug bust on Burr Street. According to a press release, department officials received information on possible narcotics activity at 6511 Burr Street. Police went to the apartment and knocked on the door. Christopher Wilson, 46, answered the door after a few minutes. Wilson […]
Police Briefs May 1
_ 3725 Fountain Ave.: Officers were called to the address late Sunday night in regard to a domestic assault. According to a police report, when officers arrived they spoke with a woman who said that she and her baby’s father, Anthony Smith Jr., had been arguing all evening long. The victim told police that Smith […]
Optimist Club BBQ This Saturday
The annual East Ridge Optimist Club barbecue is coming up this Saturday, May 6 at Camp Jordan. The barbecue, one of the club’s biggest fundraising events of the year, will be held in the park’s new pavilion across from the arena, organizers said. All proceeds go toward the club’s youth programs and community projects. Pork […]
Crestwood Garden Club Spruces Up City Planters
Last week, several members of the Crestwood Garden Club helped spruce up planters in front of the East Ridge Fire and Police Services Center. Maggi Burns, President of the Crestwood Garden Club, said that last year’s drought claimed holly bushes that had been installed by the club in the spring of 2016. The effort […]
City Establishes Housing Authority
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council adopted a resolution to form a Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Officials said the five-person panel appointed by the mayor will be set up in accordance with state law. The aim of the new housing authority is to address dilapidated structures – both commercial and residential. Chief Building Official […]
Cruise-In Slated for May 6 at Corner Cafe
Get your hot rods out and start putting that extra coat of wax on it because the Corner Cafe spring “cruise in” is just around the corner, no pun intended. Melissa Davenport, the proprietor of the popular East Ridge eatery, said for everyone to mark their calendars for Saturday, May 6. Yes, it’s Derby […]
Spring Creek Holding Annual Carnival
Spring Creek Elementary is holding its 8th Annual Spring Carnival on May 5. School officials said the carnival is a celebration after TCAP testing. Students earn carnival tickets for doing a good job and working hard on their tests. The carnival, which is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., is a time for families and the community […]
More Pro Fishing as the FLW Hit the Water Next Weekend at the Bass Capital of the World
Don’t Blink Professional Bass Fishing Fans! The season is not over because as many as 450 FLW pros and co-anglers are set to compete May 4-6 in the Costa FLW Series Southeastern Division finale on Lake Chickamauga. The tournament, presented by Lowrance, is the final regular-season event of 2017 scheduled in the Southeastern Division. The event falls […]
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