A woman who was taken to Parkridge East Hospital early Thursday evening is suspected in crossing the street to a convenience store and carjacking a young woman. According to a police report, at 9 p.m. police were dispatched to the Shell station at 948 Spring Creek Road on a reported carjacking that had just taken […]
City Adopts New Sign Ordinance
On Thursday evening during its regularly scheduled meeting, the East Ridge City Council adopted its new sign ordinance. Long in the making, the ordinance regulates the number, design and placement of commercial signs throughout the city. Kenny Custer, the city’s Chief Building Official, said he has worked for the better part of two years with […]
Officers Narrowly Avoid Injury During Investigation of Suspicious Vehicle
Early Thursday morning, several East Ridge police officers narrowly avoided being struck by a pickup truck after attempting to detain its driver. According to a police report, an officer stopped at the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road at about 2 a.m. to investigate a truck that had been parked on the side of the building for […]
Open Letter from Commissioner Boyd
To ER Alumni Members, the Students of East High & Middle Schools, and the Citizens of East Ridge, Please understand the Attorney for Hamilton County has stated that the County Commission has “…no…” say in the title transfer of the athletic fields at ERHS. The resolution currently before the Commission is a “courtesy” resolution and gives each Hamilton County […]
Consumer Tips _ Utility Workers Imposter Awarenesss & Scams
How to identify a legitimate utility worker at your home or place of business Legitimate utility workers for Chattanooga Gas, EPB and Tennessee American Water always will wear a uniform with the company logo. Legitimate utility workers will present a photo ID badge. Legitimate utility workers drive work vehicles that prominently display the company’s […]
Litchford is New City Attorney
Mark Litchford is the new East Ridge City Attorney. Monday night in a special called meeting, the City Council voted 4-1 for Litchford, who was appointed the city’s interim attorney when Hal North resigned, to become the next City Attorney. Litchford, an attorney with Grant, Konvalinka & Harrison, was selected over finalist, Alexander McVeagh, an […]
Man Shot on Burns Avenue
East Ridge police are searching for the suspect in a shooting that happened early this morning in a home on Burns Avenue. According to a press release issued by the department, the shooting happened at about 1 a.m. at 1521 Burns Avenue. When officers arrived they found a 37-year-old man suffering from a single gunshot […]
Called Meeting for City Attorney Interviews
The East Ridge City Council will have a special called meeting Monday to interview candidates for the City Attorney’s position. The called meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. The council will interview two people for the position that was left vacant when former City Attorney Hal North resigned effective […]
UPDATED: HCSB Approves Transfer of Athletic Facilities
The Hamilton County School Board, in its regularly scheduled meeting, voted unanimously Thursday night to deed over athletic facilities at East Ridge High School to the City of East Ridge. The deal, long in the making, will divest Hamilton County Schools of any responsibility in maintaining football, baseball and the softball fields as well as […]
Spring Sports Sign-Ups Underway
If you are looking to sign up your children for spring sports at Camp Jordan Park, now is the time. According to officials from the city’s Parks & Recreation Department, registration for youth baseball, softball (ages 4 to 12) is currently underway at the Community Center on Tombras Avenue. Registration if being held each Saturday […]
Police Seize Meth from Motel Guest
Police were dispatched to the Motel 6 on Camp Jordan parkway early Saturday morning after management noticed suspicious activity. According to a police report, a night manager told police that a room had been rented to a woman at 2 a.m.. However, since that time the night manager had noticed a number of different people, […]
It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department understands the difficulty of quitting smoking or smokeless tobacco. For many it’s a process, not a onetime event. We encourage smokers to take these small yet effective steps: If you have not thought about quitting, begin to consider it: “Find a personal reason to quit that works for you, like […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 6-12
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 6-12. 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. ALDER, JACKIE LEE 414 W […]
City Moving Toward Taking Over ERHS Athletic Fields
East Ridge residents may soon have recreational opportunities in the central part of town after the City Council voted on Thursday during its regular meeting to take over maintenance of the athletic fields at the high school. The resolution, which passed unanimously, will allow City Manager Scott Miller to enter into an agreement with Hamilton […]
Miller: New Motels, Retail and Restaurants on the Way
East Ridge City Manager Scott Miller briefed the Industrial Development Board Tuesday night at City Hall telling them among other things that the city is negotiating with the owner of the 4As Inn to raze the aging motel and build a new one. “We’ve met with them three or four times and we are trying […]
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