It’s beginning to feel more like Christmas in East Ridge even though the temperatures are mild and the smoke in the air is not from roasting chestnuts. On Saturday, Nov. 19, East Ridge will usher in the season with the Christmas Parade. The parade, which features floats from various groups _ scouts, dancers, classic cars […]
Police Briefs for Nov. 11
_ 5811 Ringgold Rd.: Police were dispatched to Elations on Wednesday on a “well being” check on a party inside the store. According to a police report, when officers arrived they spoke with a clerk who said a man had been standing in the store for more than 30 minutes and appeared to be […]
Extended Stay Issue Remains Unresolved
It’s going to be up to the new City Council to fine-tune the details of the city’s ordinance that deals with extended stay motels. In Thursday’s regularly scheduled East Ridge City Council Meeting, the board continued to discuss the sticky issue of limiting guest stays in the city’s hotels/motels and the possibility of hiring a […]
Fire Damages Pool House
A Thursday night fire damaged an outbuilding of a house on Belvoir Crest Drive. Firefighters responded to the call in the 800 block of Belvoir Crest Drive at about 8:45 p.m., officials said. When they arrived flames were leaping from a pool house behind the house. Firefighters were quickly able to extinguish the flames which […]
ERFD Assisting in Battling Wildfire
Crews from the East Ridge Fire Department are assisting other agencies in battling wildfires in northern Hamilton County. On Thursday, Fire Chief Mike Williams posted on East Ridge Fire & Rescue Facebook page about our city’s personnel’s efforts. Chief Williams posted: “We are sending new crews to relieve our firefighter’s that were deployed early this […]
Helton, Williams Elected to Council
Esther Helton will become only the third woman to serve on the East Ridge City Council as she polled the highest in a seven-person field in Tuesday’s Municipal Election. Political newcomer Brian Williams edged former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune by a scant 37 votes to join Helton on the new council. Unofficial result show Helton […]
Planning Commission Wrestles with Re-Development
The East Ridge Planning Commission grappled with two residential re-development issues, Monday, during its monthly meeting. One of the applicants had his project approved, provisionally, while a second was rejected. Angel Coz Guox and Jaime Vicente wanted the board to change the zoning of their property in the 4300 block of Lazard Street from R-1 […]
Agencies Advise Protective Measures from Wildfire Smoke
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department and the Air Pollution Control Bureau offer residents and visitors suggestions to protect themselves against the ongoing wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and microscopic fine particles that can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs, and they can aggravate preexisting health conditions. […]
UPDATED: Shooting on Ellis Avenue
One man was shot Monday evening in his Ellis Avenue apartment in what appears to have been a home invasion. According to the East Ridge Police Department, officers were called to 3101 Ellis Ave. at 10:30 p.m. Two black males had forced their way into an apartment and demanded the victims “give it up,” Capt. […]
Suspect in Custody for Dollar General Robbery
A woman was taken into custody by Chattanooga Police officers and is considered a suspect in the robbery of the Dollar General Stores on Sunday. According to East Ridge Police Department officials, officers were dispatched to the Dollar General at 3920 Ringgold Road at about 8:30 p.m. The victim of the robbery told police that […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 31 – Nov. 6
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 31-Nov.6. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BRANTLEY, JAMALL DEONTE 156 GLENWOOD […]
Municipal Court Docket Nov. 7
Due to the General Election being held on Tuesday, East Ridge City Court will be held on Monday, Nov. 7. The following people are scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Nov. 7. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Cordarius Bailey _ Simple Possession. Randy Boles _ […]
Police Help Man Threatening Suicide
On Thursday afternoon East Ridge police helped resolve a situation in which an emotionally distressed man was threatening to harm himself. According to a press release from the department, officers responded to the scene at 730 Germantown Circle. The man was alone, armed with a handgun, and refusing to exit his apartment. East Ridge PD Patrol […]
10 Simple Home Fire Safety Tips
East Ridge Fire and Rescue, along with the International Association of Fire Chiefs has put out some helpful information about home safety. As everyone prepares to “fall back” as daylight savings time changes to standard time, authorities want you to change the batteries in your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. Here are 10 things […]
UPDATED: BCA Crossing Guard Injured
UPDATE: BCA officials said they have received good news about crossing guard Shirley Huff on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Huff has no broken bones and is in good spirits surrounded by family and friends. There is no news when Mrs. Huff may return to her post as crossing guard in front of BCA. […]
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