Allen Lottinger
To cut taxes or not is the question
The big question facing Congressional leaders before the end of the year is who can do the better job of improving the economy – – the government or private enterprise? […]
Month: September 2010
Our View
Are garbage services due for a change?
St. Charles Parish Council is considering bids to provide garbage services that could change who picks up our garbage and trash in the morning. […]
Lifestyles
50 race in 9.11K to remember fallen
Fifty residents took part in the first annual 9.11K Run-Walk-Bike, which was to remember those that tragically lost their lives nine years ago while also raising food and money for the needy. […]
Government
Texting during meeting distracts council, says Hogan
While the council voted against a Paul Hogan resolution that would have banned texting and surfing the Internet during meetings, Hogan said he is not done with the issue. […]
Government
Piece of Pentagon will honor Norco native killed on 9/11
On the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, taps were played over a memorial dedicated to St. Charles native Lt. Col. Robert J. Hymel at the exact time that the plane had crashed into the Pentagon in 2001, killing Hymel at age 55. […]
Government
Council could seek garbage proposals
St. Charles Parish Council members will consider requesting proposals for garbage collection after SDT Waste and Debris services made the parish an offer that would save residents around $1.4 million over the next five years. […]
Lifestyles
Hurst, J.B. Martin wings make room for 6th graders
The long-awaited wing expansions at Harry Hurst and J. B. Martin middle schools will begin construction this October. […]
Lifestyles
Mother, son battle school bullying nightmare for years
Trey Smith has hated school since kindergarten. The 5th-grade student told his parents that he likes in-school detention better than his classes because he doesn’t have to worry about other kids teasing him there. […]
Government
Council: Give us a turn lane on Barton
The St. Charles Parish Council has asked the state Department of Transportation and Development to install a right turning lane, as well as left turning signals, on Barton Avenue to alleviate congestion. […]