Lifestyles
The extraordinary life of ‘Ole Man Wiggle’
Better known as “Ole Man Wiggle,” Norman Almerian Wigle, longtime resident of St. Charles Parish, lived every moment of his life to its fullest until his death at age 103.
Year: 2015
Lifestyles
Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ivy
This week’s Humane Society showcase pet is Ivy the cat.
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Government
St. Charles Parish councilman irate in dumpster-gate
A dispute over the St. Charles Parish government recovering nearly $150,000 in dumpster fees as part of a discontinued blight elimination program erupted into an angry showdown between Parish Councilman Paul Hogan and the parish administration at Monday’s council meeting. […]
Lifestyles
Senior Library Show
The St. Charles Art Guild Community Outreach project for seniors was held at the St. Charles Parish Council on Aging Senior Center-New Sarpy. […]
Lifestyles
1 million Hail Marys – SCB jumpstarts effort to pray for Pope Francis
When ISIS threatened Pope Francis, calling him the “bearer of false truth,” the students of St. Charles Borromeo Elementary in Destrehan sprang to action by praying Hail Marys for his safety. […]
News
Indy Grand Prix gets green flag in Avondale
Expected to draw an estimated 80,000 fans with a need for speed, NOLA Motorsports Park in nearby Avondale will offer three days of Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana racing for the first time. […]
Agriculture / Horticulture
Going Green – Easy tips for gardening, flowers and the lawn
Spring’s burst of colors and warmer temperatures draw many people outside to the garden and flower beds, but getting it right means working with nature. […]
Government
St. Charles Parish: Property tax only way to fund levee
St. Charles Parish officials pitched two millage tax proposals to fund sewage improvements and a hurricane protection levee system at Tuesday’s first parishwide community meeting, but area residents suggested imposing a convenience fee so everyone shares the cost. […]
Softball
Ladycats cruise in wins over Lafourche, John Ehret
Destrehan Lady Cats rolled over South Lafourche, Central Lafourche and John Ehret last week with shutouts in two of three games. […]