East Ridge News

East Ridge firefighters worked quickly to save a home Monday afternoon. They were called to 8 Edwards Terrace just after 4 pm.

The three retirees who are receiving family premium payments will continue to receive those benefits, City Manager Whitson said.

A 19-year-old woman was given a suspended one-year sentence today for drinking underage after an East Ridge bench clerk allegedly told the police officer who arrested her to let the woman go.

A grandfather of 13 is feeling honored to win the lottery as Father's Day approaches.

Staff Photo by Allison Kwesell A sign prohibiting firearms is seen at the Tennessee Riverpark.

Submitted by Joe Legge on June 16, 2009 - 4:29pm. Hamilton County News Firefighters do what they do to save lives and property.A But, the work of these crews from East Ridge also saves money.A "To get a little break, to get a discount, you know every dollar help," says City Manager William Whitson.

The community coalition Energize East Ridge will host an open house at its new headquarters this Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Osborne Center at 3734 Ringgold Road.

Here is the arrest report for the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department for June 5-11. Citation statistics Disorderly conduct: 2 Expired tag: 3 Obedience to authorized person directing traffic: 1 Possession of Marijuana less than 1oz: 2 Instruction permits and temporary license: 1 Proof of insurance: 1 Suspended registration: 1 Obedience to traffic ...

Submitted by Amy Katcher on June 9, 2009 - 5:26pm. Chattanooga will be lightyears ahead when it comes to fiber optics.

EPB officials announced today their plans to expedite the deployment of their 100% fiber optics network.

After a year's worth of assignments, tests and activities, students will be racing out the doors this week for that much-anticipated time of year - summer.

Submitted by WDEF on June 2, 2009 - 6:43pm. News Hamilton County News A A A A The man who robbed several convenience stores and a hotel last summer, masked as Spiderman, admits he did it.

Anyone with items stored at the Keeble Street location is encouraged to contact the Hide Away storage to inquire if their storage unit has been affected by last night's incident.

Submitted by Bill Mitchell on May 28, 2009 - 5:55pm. Consumer News You might call this the year of the gun in the Tennessee legislature.

Mr. Whitson said East Ridge was already in line for $700,000 in stimulus funds. He said if this request is granted that the total coming to the small city would be $1.9 million.

East Ridge officials were informed recently that they have earned an improved rating from the Insurance Services organization - the national organization that rates communities' fire-suppression capabilities on a 10-point scale with Class 1 representing superior property fire protection to Class 10 indicating no recognized fire protection.

"The Pirates of Penzance" at RIPPLE THEATRE, 2:30 p.m. Ripple Productions and Chattanooga State Repertory Theatre presents a comic opera by Gilbert and ... Eddie Pontiac at EL MESON, 5:30 p.m. Eddie Pontiac 1890s Day Jamboree Ringgold, 5:30 p.m. Ringgold, Ga., presents its 1890s Day Jamboree this weekend with gospel and bluegrass music, ... Evening ...

The boya s name is not important. Leta s just say the East Ridge Middle School student has recently endured far more than his fair share of family turmoil.

Very recently, an article was written in a metro newspaper where East Ridge High School was referred to as the a oeTaj Mahal.a Get real! This could not be further from the truth.

This morning at 8:47am East Ridge Police were called to Kimberly Apartments at 5346 Ringgold Rd on a "disorder with a weapon" call.