January 2018 - St. Charles Herald Guide

Luling man’s unique Saints masks are a hit

January 31, 2018 Ryan Arena 2

Sends them free of charge to fanatics Nicholas Carbo has always been a huge fan of the New Orleans Saints. The Luling man has hung with his team through thick and thin, believing as many […]

Arc’s mobile food bank feeds 205 families

January 31, 2018 Ryan Arena 0

Plan monthly events open to all The Arc of St. Charles is giving back to the community in ways that nourish those in need while bringing the organization’s individuals closer to the people. By partnering […]

Parish’s crime rate still low despite rises

January 31, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

Sheriff says 2017 rate second lowest in his time in office Although crime numbers showed an increase in St. Charles Parish last year, Sheriff Greg Champagne said it’s the second lowest rate since he’s been […]

Destrehan Wildcats readying for soccer playoffs

January 31, 2018 Ryan Arena 0

When the Destrehan boys soccer team fell to 0-2-2 after four matches, chances of reaching the playoffs in what was considered a rebuilding season seemed remote. And yet here they are, preparing to play a […]

Public input sought to finalize pedestrian-bike plan

January 30, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

Workshop scheduled Feb. 6 Emphasizing the need to improve safety and connect communities in St. Charles Parish, residents will have their opportunity to help finalize the parish’s pedestrian and bicycle master plan in a series […]

Deputies rescue woman trapped in burning house

January 30, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

Woman suffered burn injuries St. Charles Parish deputies Terry Dabney and Isaac Genova were on the scene when witnesses advised them a woman and her three children were in a burning house in Luling. It […]

Plantation’s Heritage Day sets date

January 30, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

Destrehan Plantation’s 20th Annual Spring Heritage Day is will be held April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the plantation grounds at 13034 River Road in Destrehan. Students of all ages can learn […]

Destrehan outfielder headed to the next level

January 30, 2018 Ryan Arena 0

Destrehan High School outfielder Grace Estevez with her family as they celebrated her signing a scholarship to play softball at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Estevez is set to begin her senior season with Destrehan this […]

Humane Society Pet of the Week: Theodore

January 30, 2018 Ryan Arena 0

This week’s St. Charles Humane Society’s showcase pet is Theodore. “Theodore is a 5-month-old male who is super sweet. He is a little shy at first but once he gets to know you… He is […]

New cardiovascular clinic will open in Luling

January 30, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is opening a freestanding, six-exam office March 1 in Luling. Drs. Chris Paris and Owen Mogabgab will provide services at the office. “Since opening in Luling in 2013, CIS […]

Community Health Center opens pharmacy

January 29, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

With the official opening of the on-site pharmacy this month, Access Health Louisiana’s St. Charles Community Health Center in Luling took another step toward creating a true one-stop location that makes patients’ treatment all the […]

Builder selected for $1.1 million library

January 29, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

With the St. Charles Parish Council awarding the project to J.E. Franke Constructors, work can begin on the $1.1 million Norco Library project. Library Director Leann Benedict praised the approval, adding it initiates a project […]