August 2015 - Page 10 of 11 - St. Charles Herald Guide

Precautions taken against brain-eating amoeba in drinking water

August 7, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

While St. Charles Parish water has not been tested for the “brain-eating amoeba” found in four Louisiana parishes, precautions are being taken to make it an unlikely survivor in the local supply. […]

Raised median being installed in Paradis despite controversy

August 7, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

Black tire tracks left by vehicles rolling over newly laid asphalt along U.S. Highway 90 in Paradis mark the spot of a controversy – the start of work for a raised median in Paradis. […]

Pets of the Month: Cats

August 7, 2015 Special to the Herald-Guide

The St. Charles Humane Society is offering a special discount through Aug. 24 where all cats can be adopted for $30. […]

Viral meningitis ‘outbreak’ cases reported in St. Charles Parish

August 7, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

St. Charles Parish did have viral meningitis cases related to a recent outbreak in the area, but a state official said an investigation determined the public was not at risk. […]

St. Charles Parish unaffected by massive, global Shell cuts

August 7, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

Global oil giant Royal Dutch Shell’s recently announced cutbacks of 6,500 jobs and $7 billion in investment sent already shaken petroleum-dependent areas shuddering in the U.S. and world, but the news is actually good for at least one of them – St. Charles Parish. […]

Sharks found in Lake Salvador

August 7, 2015 Ryan Arena

Locals were abuzz on social media with the news that sharks were recently found in Lake Salvador, again bringing into question the safety of those spending time near the water this summer. […]

Tigers will face ‘rugged’ schedule

August 7, 2015 Ryan Arena

Hahnville head football coach Nick Saltaformaggio believes wholeheartedly that good football teams should test themselves regularly against strong competition. The Tigers 2015 schedule shows him to be a man who practices what he preaches. […]