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 […]
Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden Dedicated at Park
The Crestwood Garden Club paid tribute to one of its longtime members and past president’s, Jo Lawrence, by dedicating a garden to her memory, Wednesday afternoon at Camp Jordan. More than one hundred people, including state and local elected officials and officials of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, participated in the moving, hour-long ceremony. […]
One Person Killed in Fiery I-75 Crash
One man was killed in a fiery crash on Interstate 75, late Monday night. According to a press release from the East Ridge Police Department, officers responded to I-75 at Ringgold Road on a reported vehicle crash. A pickup truck crashed at the Ringgold Rd overpass. The vehicle had left the roadway in the 6700 block […]
Life Care Centers Resolves Government Lawsuit with Record Settlement
KNOXVILLE– Cleveland, Tennessee-based Life Care Centers of America, Inc. (Life Care) and its owner, Forrest L. Preston, have agreed to pay $145 million to resolve a government lawsuit alleging that Life Care violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to submit false claims to Medicare and TRICARE for rehabilitation therapy […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 17-23. 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. COX, MELINDA KAY 1510 FRUITLAND […]
‘Fall Festivals’ Held at BCA, ER Elementary
Saturday was “fall festival” day at two of East Ridge’s finest schools. East Ridge Elementary _ the second largest public school in Hamilton County _ hosted its fourth annual “Pioneer Palooza,” while Belvoir Christian Academy _ a small private school that is an icon in our city _ opened up its campus to the long-running […]
Municipal Court Docket for Oct. 25
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Cordarrius Bailey _ Evading Arrest, Theft under $500. Jason Beaty _ Domestic Assault (3). Jonathan Bowen _ Possession Schedule VI/PTR. Barry Cluck _ Criminal Impersonation, […]
ERPD Asking for Help
The East Ridge Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the man in the attached images. He is a possible suspect in a sleight-of-hand theft at the East Ridge Neighborhood Walmart on September 18, 2016. Anyone with any information relating to the identity or whereabouts of this individual is urged to contact the […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust
A traffic stop on Tuesday led to drug charges against an East Ridge woman. Shayna Kay Gaddis, 26, was booked into the Hamilton County Jail on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine for Resale, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. According to a police report, an officer stopped a car driven by […]
Early Voting Underway
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 […]
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