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	Public School overhaul websites August 17, 2006 at 11:12 am Public schools in St. Charles Parish are in the mist of another exciting first week of a brand new school year. If you're a parent or student in the parish, chances are you have noticed a change in the district's website and the websites for individual public schools within the parish.

	Jindal gives Rotary Club words to live by August 17, 2006 at 11:09 am Congressman Bobby Jindal gave St. Charles Parish Rotarians and their guests words of wisdom at last Wednesday’s Rotary meeting. He told the group that Louisiana and our nation as a whole should think about the right changes in government. His observations to the group were to the point and practical.

	Neighborhood eyesore August 17, 2006 at 11:05 am Residents of Ormond subdivision and neighboring streets know all too well the problem with trash, overgrown grass and irresponsible landlords that line the streets of Carriage Lane.

	It doesn't take a hurricane to cause serious flood damage August 10, 2006 at 11:58 am Louisiana residents naturally think of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita when considering how they can protect their homes against wind-driven rain and flooding.

	LSU AgCenter offers tips for a successful school year August 10, 2006 at 11:56 am The end of summer is quickly approaching, and the new school year is close at hand.

	Local arrested for fraudulent prescriptions August 10, 2006 at 11:53 am On Aug. 4, Lindsey Jeffers, 23, of 15212 U.S. 90, Paradis, was arrested on a warrant that was issued for three counts of writing a prescription for a controlled dangerous substance for a fictitious person.

	Parish levees continue to improve August 10, 2006 at 11:51 am The progress of levee protection on both the east and west banks of St. Charles Parish are continuing to improve.

	Men charged with indicent behavior with juveniles August 10, 2006 at 11:50 am In recent days, three St. Charles Parish men were arrested and charged with indecent behavior with juveniles.

	Re-taking the LEAP test proved beneficial to Louisiana students August 10, 2006 at 11:47 am Almost 6,000 Louisiana fourth and eighth grade students succeeded in passing the LEAP test after taking summer school courses and retaking at least a portion of the test, according to results released last Monday.

	Won't you be my neighbor? August 10, 2006 at 11:45 am The parish's Special Projects Committee met on Aug. 2 at the council chambers in Hahnville to continue discussion on an ordinance that, if approved, would allow for the development of patio homes in St. Charles Parish.

	Crime in St. Charles rise in second quarter August 10, 2006 at 11:43 am Sheriff Greg Champagne of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office reports that crime in St. Charles Parish rose by 2.4 percent in the second quarter of 2006 when compared to the same period last year. However, crime fell by .2 percent in the first half of 2006 when compared to the first six months of 2005.

	Vehicle theft sweeps through Willowdale subdivision August 02, 2006 at 10:59 am Several vehicles in the Willowdale subdivision, Luling, were reported burglarized to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office on July 25.

	Outsiders come to parish to score prescription drugs August 02, 2006 at 10:56 am Two subjects residing outside of St. Charles Parish have been arrested after attempting to obtain prescription drugs with fraudulent prescriptions.

	Shake, rattle and roll August 02, 2006 at 10:48 am On July 26, at Harry Hurst Middle School in Destrehan, parish councilman Clayton "Snookie" Faucheux hosted a town hall meeting for concerned citizens that centered on a history of complaints regarding the railroad switching procedures at the local Canadian National Railway switchyard.

	Sheriff warns of recent thefts July 28, 2006 at 2:48 pm Several vehicles were broken into in the Willowdale area Tuesday night. Most of the vehicles were left unlocked and contained valuable items.

	Council approves property purchase July 28, 2006 at 10:10 am On Monday, the St, Charles Parish council unanimously passed an ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of an act of sale for the purchase of a 35,000-square-foot lot adjacent to the offices of the Department of Planning and Zoning.

	New Orleans man charged with aggravated assault July 27, 2006 at 1:58 pm On July 17, Dennis Hugle Jr., 30, of 2420 Spain St., New Orleans, was arrested on a warrant issued by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office and charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault and simple battery.

	Luling man charged with cruelty to animals July 27, 2006 at 1:55 pm A Luling man was arrested July 15 after St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Deputies observed the man's pit-bull chained to a doorknob with no food or water in temperatures above 90 degrees.

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Woodruff wins District II seat by 20 votes - 638 views
The runoff election for the District II council seat ended Saturday night with a very narrow margin of victory for William "Billy" Woodruff over Mary Clulee.