Obituaries
Marlin Gene Wandling
Marlin Gene Wandling, 88, passed away on Sept. 29, 2011. He was a native of Litchfield, Ill. and resided in Luling for the past 45 years. […]
Year: 2011
Columns
Are we all spiritually derailed?
God has created each of us with a very special purpose and mission in life; and if we strive to live it, we will find fulfillment and contentment no matter how bad things seem around us.*
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Columns
Putting the BESE races into perspective
The elections for members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or BESE, are usually ho-hum affairs that do little to capture the attention of voters. Most individuals know little about the role BESE plays in K-12 education in Louisiana. […]
Editorial
Luling pump station upgraded
For many years the Coronado Park subdivision, a group of five streets located on Luling’s border with Boutte, has been ground-zero for both street and home flooding. […]
Government
Rigs to reefs money should benefit fisheries
Fishermen always relish the sight of an oil rig when they head offshore to make their catch in the Gulf of Mexico. […]
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 10-14-2011
•Michael A. Ryan, 55, of 11862 Sheraton Drive in Baton Rouge, was arrested on Oct. 3 and charged with D.W.I., reckless operation, operating under suspension, simple obstruction of highway and open container. •Joseph N. Carroll, […]
News
District ranks 12th in school performance
District and school performance scores were released last week and St. Charles ranked No. 12 out of 70 districts in the state.
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Government
Council will talk about boat launch plans at meeting
The St. Charles Parish Council will discuss plans for two West Bank boat launches at a committee meeting on Tuesday just in time for budget hearings at the end of the month.
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News
Tempers flare at School Board over $2.1 million employee payment
Tempers flared last Wednesday at a St. Charles Parish School Board meeting in which the board approved a one-time payment of $1,000 to all full-time employees and $500 to all part-time employees. […]