I’ve got some questions about the newly-created East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority and I can’t get anyone to answer them. I’m not alone. Others are crying out for how this thing works and what it’s going to be used for, including Councilman Jacky Cagle. He can’t get any real answers either. He tried in […]

I was so pleased when I heard that East Ridge was creating an East Ridge Housing Authority (ERHA).  I thought that once and for all the city would use the authority to make all East Ridge property owners fix up their dilapidated property, run down junk cars, or even address “hoarders.” Boy, I could not […]

“If the Border Region Act was left to people like you, NOTHING would happen.  Because you’re a NAYSAYER!”  The words, which were literally being shouted at me, rang like a bell and I could feel wave after wave of vibrations penetrate deeper and deeper into me, as if barbed wire were being wrapped around my […]

For the life of me, I have read this Ordinance 1032 over and over again! I consider myself somewhat intelligent but this is over my head. If it is to Amend Ordinance No. 1013, how do I find out what it says? Honestly, it sounds to me like any part of the government budget not […]

I am beginning to wonder if my involvement with city meetings and such is going to make people dislike me and possibly ruin any chance I may have of making a positive difference. The last thing I want to do is come off as negative or inconsiderate! That is just not me. As I attend […]

My granddaughter was hoping to buy a home here in East Ridge to be near my husband and I. My great grandson attends Wolftever Elementary and makes excellent grades. I just looked up East Ridge Elementary, Middle and High schools. The Elementary and High schools are rated very low and the middle school is average. […]

Thank you for the news about East Ridge every day. You keep seniors in the know. Three million dollars is a lot of beautification monies for Exit 1. East Ridge doesn’t prosper too much from tourists except motel & food. We have no big stores any more. Why not ask your seniors and other citizens […]

A few  months ago, I began my quest to get involved with the East Ridge City Council meetings. It is very interesting to see how the council works. I thought maybe if I explain what goes on during Council Meetings, more residents might attend. After all, we have a right to know how our elected […]

It’s just hard to believe. I don’t know what else to say except this is unbelievable. You know, you think you’ve seen it all and then something like this happens. No, I’m not talking about two of the city’s elected officials being sued in U.S. Federal Court for not paying Uncle Sam for an extended […]

On Saturday East Ridge News Online shared an opinion/editorial written by Laura Mathis with the headline “To Post or Not to Post.” Mathis, a community activist who has recently begun attending city council meetings, is or has been a frequent contributor to the East Ridge Neighborhood Watch Facebook page and other community-oriented Facebook pages. She […]

For the past few months I have been posting to the East Ridge Neighborhood Watch Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/586776081348563/ I thought if more people could see how much crime and where the crime is located, they might pay more attention to what is going on in their neighborhood. In most cases, I receive “thank you” messages […]