The Chattanooga Area Food Bank (Food Bank) was recently awarded $58,000 from the Walmart Foundation. Funding will support the procurement and delivery of fresh produce in urban and rural communities across 11 counties in Southeast Tennessee, providing over 565,500 pounds of produce—equivalent to 471,250 meals. Walmart representatives from the Kimball store location will lead a […]
Stahl Announces Candidacy for Council
Dear Sir or Madam: Since the last election, many East Ridge citizens have encouraged me to seek a position on the East Ridge City Council. While I was proud to finish a close third in 2014, I would be lying if I said it has not been tough to not have more of a leadership […]
UPDATED: High Winds Bring Down Power Lines on Marlboro Avenue
Early Thursday morning, East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams said the high winds on the previous evening were also responsible for power outages at East Ridge Elementary School and Germantown Gardens Apartments. High winds early Wednesday evening caused a tree to split on which fell across power lines on Marlboro Avenue knocking out […]
Umpire Suspected of Giving Morphine Pill to Player’s Mother
An umpire at a softball tournament at Camp Jordan over the weekend is suspected of giving a player’s mother a morphine pill. According to a police report, an officer was called to the park on Saturday on a report of suspicious activity. An officer spoke with the male complainant who told him he was the […]
Water Main Break in 3900 block of Fountain Avenue
A water main break on Fountain Avenue temporarily disrupted service to several dozen houses late Tuesday morning and forced the closing of a small stretch of the road off Belvoir Avenue. According to Tennessee American Water Co. officials, the 12-inch break happened at 11:14 in the 3900 block of Fountain Avenue. Casey Allen, Operations Superintendent […]
Arrest Made on Bogus Bills
East Ridge police have arrested one man and have identified two other suspects in the recent passing of counterfeit money at the Walmart Neighborhood Grocery Store. According to an affidavit of complaint, officers were dispatched to Walmart on May 16, where the manager told them that three black males had passed counterfeit fifty dollar bills. […]
Jones to Speak at Optimist Meeting
The East Ridge Optimist Club will be holding it’s regularly scheduled meeting this coming Tuesday night June 14th, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the East Ridge Community Center. Our special guest this meeting is Illusionist / Comic, Robert Jones. Mr. Jones is listed in the Magic Hall of Fame, Awarded National Magician of the […]
Municipal Court Docket for June 14
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 12. Court begins at 5 p.m. inside City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Jason Gowing _ Domestic Assault, Violation of Order of Protection. Joe Myricks _ Simple Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Resisting Stop, Frisk, Halt, False Imprisonment, Domestic Assault. Jacob Stevens _ […]
ERPD Arrests June 6-12
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 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. WILLIAMS, ANDREW LEWIS 4600 MONTVIEW […]
Two Charged after SWAT Call-Out
East Ridge police charged two people with Assault on Police, Saturday afternoon, after a domestic disorder call went wrong. According to a department press release, police responded to 5308 Lazard St. and met with Seth and Stormy Duff, both 18. Ms. Duff was detained for Disorderly Conduct. Mr. Duff threatened to shoot officers before running […]
Grilled Pizza; Easier Than You May Think!
Ally and I love just about anything cooked on the grill, and this goes for pizza as well. Yep, pizza cooked on the grill. Don’t worry. You won’t have to learn to toss dough over your head like those cool guys in high end pizza eateries. But I don’t think that would be fun […]
Judge: No Fireworks Sold from Tents in East Ridge
A Judge ruled Friday that businesses cannot sell fireworks from tents that are set up on a seasonal basis along Ringgold Road. After a two day trial involving the City of East Ridge and Mid-America, Hamilton County Chancellor Jeffrey Atherton upheld the city’s ordinance which prohibits the sale of fireworks from anything but a brick […]
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East Ridge Culinary Writer Fires up Great American Grilling!
Fire up the Grills and Smokers! Kent “The Deck Chef” Whitaker has released his newest backyard cooking inspire book titled “Great American Grilling – The Ultimate Backyard Barbecue and Tailgating Cookbook” just in time for Father’s Day. Kent, former winner of the Emeril Live / Food Network Barbecue Contest, says that this book is the […]
City Welcomes Axel as Newest Member of ERPD
East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed introduced its newest officer to the City Council Thursday night during its regular monthly meeting. Cpl. Steve Rogers entered the chambers and on the end of a tether was his new partner, Axel, a 14-month old Belgian Malinois. “I didn’t administer the oath of office,” Chief Reed told the […]
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