News
Fish will become our Navy to defend us from mosquitos
When we reflect on how beautiful St. Charles Parish is, we think about its great outdoors that Mother Nature has blessed with an abundance of trees, wild plants and wildlife. […]
Month: May 2006
News
Valero to move heavy equipment through Norco
This week, four huge vessels, each weighing about 130 tons, will be trucked from the Bonne Carre Spillway to the Valero St. Charles refinery. Part of the plant’s new upgrades, the equipment will be used in the hydrogen production facility, which is currently under construction. […]
Government
New ADA sworn in
St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry J. Morel, Jr. has added a new Assistant District Attorney to his staff. Steven Gonzales was sworn in by Mr. Morel on April 24. […]
Columns
Blanco has another shot at redemption
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Kathleen Blanco is on the threshold of her potential resurgence, with six weeks of the regular session behind her and just as much time remaining. […]
Government
Parish to provide kids with meals during the summer
Children in St. Charles Parish will have the opportunity to get a nutritious and balanced meal from June 5 through July 13 at four designated food service sites throughout the parish. […]
News
Ace Hardware associate nationally recognized for work after Katrina
Destrehan, La. – In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’ s devastation, many local residents turned to Anthony’s Ace Hardware for help in rebuilding their homes and lives. […]
News
School board enacts sales tax holiday
Members of the St. Charles Parish School Board passed a resolution at its meeting on May 3, that would provide a local “Sales Tax Holiday” to parish residents as a way of thanking the community for their commitment to public schooling in the area. […]
Crime
Drunk driver harms officer
Sgt. Bobby Gorman was severely injured when a Kenner man turned into his path of travel near the intersection of U.S. 61 and Riverbend Dr. in St. Rose the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office reported.
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News
Katrina has little effect on termite population
Hurricane Katrina brought with her massive rainfall and flooding. In the storm’s aftermath, some residents in the area believed that the massive flooding would decrease the termite populations. […]