J. Scott Miller, the city’s new City Manager, will be at his first City Council meeting tonight. Miller sat down with East Ridge News Online earlier this week to talk about his long career in government and some of his major accomplishments. The 66-year-old former power lifter and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania product, came out of a […]
Minutes from June 6 ER Alumni & Supporters Association Meeting
Bobby Hudgens called for a motion to start the Alumni meeting which was made and seconded. Treasurer’s Report was read and accepted with no objections (Robert Stahl really does a great job on the account with not much thanks). Coach Tim James provided an update regarding the athletic structures at East Ridge High School – […]
It’s Blue and It’s New … Fernando’s
Ever since the bright royal blue beacon appeared along my travels down Ringgold Road, I have been waiting to see the glowing invitation of an “open” sign gracing its windows. It was through some Facebook chatter earlier this week that I learned the sign was lit: Fernando’s was open for business. Located at 5308 Ringgold […]
Brian Williams Announces Candidacy
To the Citizens of East Ridge, My name is Brian Williams and I am seeking one of the two open seats on the East Ridge City Council. I feel I am well qualified to represent the community as a candidate for this office. I have been a resident of East Ridge for the last 18 […]
City Hires Powers as New Director of Library
The East Ridge Library has a new director. Daniel M. Powers, a native of Oak Lawn, Illinois, came on board last week and he’s trying to get a feel for our city and how the library can better serve the public. On Tuesday, the library hosted a program for children which utilized some zoo animals. […]
Police Briefs for June 7
_ 1503 McDonald Rd.: Police were called to the Waverly Motel last week in regard to a disorder with a weapon. According to a police report, a man staying in the motel had been chasing people around the parking lot with a gun. On arrival police made contact with a suspect and a woman who […]
Municipal Court Docket for June 7
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, June 7. Court is held at 5 p.m. at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Austin Johnson _ Vandalism, Underage Drinking, Domestic Assault. Zachary Kennedy _ Criminal Impersonation, Evading Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Joe Myricks _ Simple Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Resisting […]
Police Briefs for June 6
_ 5355 Haisten Ct.: Police were dispatched to the address, Saturday, on a fight. According to an affidavit of complaint, when officers arrived they encountered a man seated in a chair in the street and bleeding from his lower right leg. The man told officers that his friend, Jacob Stevens, had assaulted him, kicking him […]
ERPD Arrests May 30-June 5
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from May 30-June 5. 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. STEVENS, JACOB LOREN 5355 […]
ERFD Hawks Papers for Charity
The East Ridge Fire Department set up shop in the parking lot of McDonald’s on Ringgold Road Friday morning and helped raise money for local Ronald McDonald House Charities. With engine No. 1 broadside to the highway, firefighters raised copies of the Chattanooga Times Free Press over their heads and asked for people entering the […]
‘Extra Cheese’ Leads to Disturbance
A man who was displeased with one-half slice of cheese being considered “extra cheese” on his Fish Filet sandwich at McDonald’s precipitated a police call last Saturday. According to a police report, officers were called to the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road at about 9 p.m. The manager said that when a customer in the drive-thru […]
Free Workshop for Those with Chronic Conditions
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is offering a free workshop to teach people how to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or COPD. The workshop is one day a week for 6 weeks, beginning Thursday, June 2nd through Thursday, July 7th, from 9-11am at the Eastgate Senior Center. Anyone […]
Fire Damages House on Layfield Road
A fire Wednesday morning damaged a house on Layfield Road. According to East Ridge Fire Department officials, the fire was called in from a person in the nearby Park Ridge Apartment complex at 6:22 a.m. When firefighters arrived they found a carport engulfed in flames that were spreading to the rear of the house. Commander […]
Hayen Leaves Position of Chief Building Official
East Ridge is looking for a new Chief Building Official. East Ridge News Online learned Tuesday that Brad Hayen left his position as Chief Building Official effective Friday, May 27, after having been with the city for 11 months. City officials said that Hayen left to take a job as a construction manager in Atlanta. […]
All Hamilton County Elementary School Playgrounds Open for Recreation Use
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – In an effort to increase physical activity among residents, the Chattanooga Hamilton County Health Department’s Step ONE (Optimize with Nutrition and Exercise) program worked with the Hamilton County Department of Education to develop an “Open Use” policy. This policy makes all public elementary school playgrounds available for recreation and fitness use […]
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