Early voting began with a bang Wednesday as more than 1,200 people showed up at the Brainerd Recreation Center, the closest precinct to East Ridge. All seven candidates running for the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council were represented at the precinct with campaign workers _ and in many cases candidates themselves […]
Video of City Council Candidates’ Forum
East Ridge News Online sponsored a City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday night at City Hall. There are two open seats on the five-member board. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt chose not to seek re-election, and Councilman Denny Manning has served 12 years and is term limited by the City Charter. Those running for office are: Jim […]
Bleachers Going Up at Raymond James Stadium
New bleachers are going up on the home field side of Raymond James Stadium at East Ridge High School. Tuesday morning a three-man crew from Daley Construction was going about their business making progress on a job long in the waiting. “It’s like a giant erector set,” said Dan Daley, owner of the construction firm […]
New Hotel Planned at Jordan Crossing
The Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced on Monday plans to build an 88-room Hampton Inn in East Ridge. The hotel is part of the 50-acre Jordan Crossing development located at Exit 1 on Interstate 75 where Bass Pro Shops opened this summer. “We truly feel that Hampton Inn is one of the best brands available […]
Police Investigating Walgreens Robbery
East Ridge police is investigating the Saturday night robbery of a Ringgold Road pharmacy. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the Walgreens at 5301 Ringgold Road just before midnight on a “robbery in progress” call. When officers arrived they spoke with an employee who said the suspect had left the scene, but […]
HC Health Department Offering Flu Shots
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will offer flu shots at all their locations beginning October 17, 2016. Anyone 6 months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed and some people may be eligible for free or reduced cost. For those who want to pay […]
One Hurt in Wreck on I-24
One person was airlifted to Erlanger after a single-car accident Saturday afternoon on Interstate 24. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, a wheel came off a vehicle traveling east-bound and struck the windshield of a vehicle traveling west at about 12:45 p.m.. The driver of the car that was struck by the tire […]
ER Elementary Hosting Pioneer Palooza
On Saturday, Oct. 22, East Ridge Elementary will host their Fourth Annual Pioneer Palooza Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the school campus, located at 1014 John Ross Road. There will be food, local vendors and games for all attendees to enjoy. Bracelets may be purchased for $8 before close of school on […]
Fire Damages Garage, Adjacent House
A fire damaged a garage behind a house on Tombras Avenue and a carport around the corner on Greenbriar Road, Thursday evening. Officials said the call came in at about 8 p.m. for a structure fire at 2005 Tombras Avenue. Firefighters arrived and found a fire outside a garage behind the house between a fenced […]
Candidates’ Forum Slated for Monday
East Ridge News Online will sponsor a forum for City Council candidates at City Hall. The forum is slated for Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There will be no charge for admission, but seating is limited […]
Woman who Helped Man Escape, Arrested
A woman from Middle Tennessee has been arrested by East Ridge police in connection to an incident in late June. According to an affidavit of complaint, Amy Sherra Rackley, 38, of a Shady Grove address in Summitville, Tenn., was charged with Facilitating or Permitting an Escape. She was jailed under a $5,000 bond and is […]
Stahl to Have ‘Meet & Greet’
Robert Stahl, a candidate for East Ridge City Council, is having a “meet and greet” on Thursday. According to campaign officials, the event will be held at 1450 N. Mack Smith Road from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The address is next to Cracker Barrel, according to a campaign announcement. The event will give voters an […]
Health Department to Conduct Training Exercise
On Friday, October 14, 2016, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department will conduct an emergency preparedness training exercise that will affect the following health centers: 3rd Street main campus – Minimal service/call 209-8000 to inquire Ooltewah Health Center – Closed Sequoyah Health Center – Closed Birchwood Health Center – Sick/urgent care only Homeless Healthcare Center […]
HC Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that a local scam is going on in our community involving parties claiming to be either a law enforcement agency or General Hamilton County Government Office. According to a press release from the sheriff’s department, the caller and/or message received states that the person or person(s) have […]
TAWC Conducting Flushing Program
Tennessee American Water will be flushing water mains and hydrants throughout its water system serving Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Lookout Mountain, GA and TN, and Rossville, GA. Tennessee American Water conducts an annual flushing program of its water distribution system to help ensure continued high-quality water service. Flushing the water system entails sending a […]
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