Editorial
Willowdale is a diamond in the rough
When our family moved to Willowdale in 1978 we wondered how something so nice could stay so hidden. […]
Month: October 2008
Government
Are feds capable of solving crisis
What a week this has been. After finding out that our economy was about to go into turmoil, Pres. George W. Bush developed a plan that would put $700 billion on the table to be used in the emergency – – to be paid back later, of course, which did not fit the description of a “bailout” as it was called. […]
Government
Parish has delayed reaction to Ike surge
Multiple mini-basins delayed water from reaching several areas in St. Charles Parish for days after high winds from Hurricane Ike first roared through the area, according to Tab Troxler, the parish’s Emergency Operations Center director. […]
Business
69 teams battle it out for coveted paddle
The United Way of St. Charles is kicking off its 2008-09 campaign by giving residents the chance to get their fill of the best gumbo and jambalaya in the parish for only $5. […]
Football
Destrehan faces toughest non-district test of season
The first-team Destrehan defense has only allowed one touchdown all season long, and that dominance was on display against Higgins as they shutout a squad that was averaging 37.5 points a game and helped their team to a 20-0 win. […]
News
Neighbor says house has bat infestation, needs to be torn down
The 2,700-square-foot Willowridge eyesore that’s towered over Tupelo Court residents for years could soon face its demolition day. […]
Business
West Jeff takes on Ochsner
St. Charles Parish Hospital CEO Fred Martinez seemed shocked to learn that the chief administrator of West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero wants a chance to present a proposal to parish officials before an agreement to partner with Ochsner Health System is finalized. […]
Government
Director wants employees safe from changes in administration
Kendall Stall, director of Information Services Technology for St. Charles Parish, wants his four employees to be given civil service employment status instead of being appointed by the parish president. […]
News
No parking during games?
Councilwoman-at-large Carolyn Schexnaydre plans to reintroduce an ordinance next month that failed to get enough votes and was not supported by the council last week. […]