News
Lightning strikes Cataouatche fisherman
In what both brothers called a miracle, Chad and Chuck Colombel are out of the hospital after one of them was struck by lightning while they were fishing in Lake Cataouatche on Saturday.
Month: August 2012
Baseball
HHS’ American Legion squad advances to regional
Hahnville-based Otto Candies fought back from a 3-0 deficit in the semifinals of the American Legion state tournament to not only clinch a berth in the championship game, but also punch their ticket to the Mid-South Regional.
Events & Announcements
Back-to-school giveaway
DESTREHAN – St. Charles United Methodist Church is hosting a back-to-school giveaway and ice cream bash on Saturday, Aug. 4 from noon – 1:30 p.m. […]
Events & Announcements
Back-to-school prep event
DESTREHAN – The Jerusalem Temple will hold a back-to-school preparation event on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. […]
Obituaries
Stanley Francis Keller, III
Stanley Francis Keller, III, 67, of Hahnville died on Monday, July 23, 2012, at Ochsner Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in Kenner.
Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 8-2-2012
Arrests •Mindy A. Demandrre, 33, of 27144 Tag-A-Long Road in LaCombe, was arrested on July 23 and charged with issuing worthless checks over $500 and for a SCSO attachment. •Bryan A. Ryan, 44, of 2451 […]
Government
What is rationale for raising sewerage fees?
Dear Editor,
As we watch the cost of living in St. Charles parish rise again, it should add to the list of questions we have about how our elected officials (local, state and federal) spend our tax dollars.
Government
Councilman questions St. Pierre veto
Dear Editor,
On Monday, July 23, the St. Charles Parish Council passed ordinance 12-7-9 which required parish workers not to disclose the names of our good citizens who report violations to the parish.
Editorial
What makes them do it?
When a visiting missionary priest from Nigeria spoke at Holy Family Church in Luling last weekend, he told about bombings at his church that killed the priest. […]