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. […]
Health Department Announces Teaching Garden Grant Awardees
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONE (Optimize with Nutrition and Exercise) program is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2017 Teaching Garden Grants. Teaching Gardens are neighborhood-based gardens designed to foster healthy relationships between people and food. The awards will be used next year to establish a new garden or expand/improve an existing […]
Gas Leak Causes Minor Traffic Issues on S. Moore
Motorists in the 700 block of South Moore Road were briefly inconvenienced Wednesday afternoon after a construction crew working at a house struck a natural gas line. Officials said the incident at 709 Moore was reported at 3:19 p.m. Firefighters immediately responded to the scene to assess the potential threat, said Chief Mike Williams. “We […]
Boles Arrested While Out on Bond
East Ridge police arrested a man who was out on bond for Aggravated Domestic Assault after they were called to his address Tuesday morning on an “unknown trouble” complaint. According to a police report, Randy Boles, 50, of 915 South Seminole Dr., was charged with Domestic Assault and Possession of Marijuana. He was jailed under […]
One Person Injured in Duplex Fire
Fire damaged a duplex on Gleason Drive and sent one resident to the hospital, early Tuesday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to the call at 3343 Gleason Drive at 7:49. When they arrived there was light smoke coming from the left side of the duplex. All the occupants of […]
SoCon Cross Country at Camp Jordan
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s and women’s cross country teams will host and compete in the 2016 Southern Conference Cross Country Championships this Saturday morning at Camp Jordan. “It’s a great honor to host the Southern Conference,” Chattanooga head coach Andy Meyer said. “The weather is supposed to be good and people will […]
Council Moves Forward on New Fire Hall
The East Ridge City Council accepted a bid from a contractor to begin construction on a new fire hall on St. Thomas Street, Thursday night during its regular meeting. J & J Contractors will do the job after coming in with the low bid of $1.499 million. The city had originally budgeted $1 million for […]
UPDATED: Cascades Death Ruled Homicide
UPDATE: The Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Gino Picket a homicide. According to the East Ridge Police Department, Picket, 51, of South Pittsburg was found with several injuries that were suspicious but not apparently life threatening. According to a press release, these injuries and prior health issues led […]
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