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Retailers find creative ways to do business
Many St. Charles Parish residents are enjoying a small sense of normalcy as several of their favorite businesses and restaurants are reopening after coronavirus-related closures. […]
Articles by Monique Roth
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Hospital rolls out Safe to Reopen Plans, which include resuming elective procedures
St. Charles Parish Hospital, in accordance with its Safe to Reopen Plans, has resumed high-priority elective procedures and is planning to welcome patients back into its clinics later this month. […]
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Shell uniforms transformed into masks by local seamstresses
When members of Shell Norco’s Emergency Operations Center had the idea to repurpose flame-retardant uniforms into masks, they knew just where to turn. […]
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Becnel focuses on recording new music as American Idol run ends
Faith Becnel’s American Idol journey may have ended Sunday night, but the Destrehan native insists it’s only the beginning of her musical career. […]
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20,000 free masks distributed in St. Charles Parish
Last week 20,000 washable face masks were distributed in St. Charles Parish – a feat made possible by a generous donation from Hanes American Clothing Co. […]
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Grocery store owners say shelves staying stocked but supply chain issues looming
While toilet paper, cleaning products and paper towels flew off the shelves last month, the staples are becoming easier to obtain around St. Charles Parish. Local grocery store owners are now shifting their attention to their next likely concern – supply chain issues. […]
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Luling company staying well-stocked with cleaning supplies
With 288 cans of Lysol gone in 45 minutes last week, it’s safe to say the staff at Quality Cleaning Equipment & Supply has been busy. […]
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Head Start employee recounts harrowing COVID fight
Chandra Gaudet began to experience flu-like symptoms just days after Governor John Bel Edwards closed public schools due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 50-year-old Norco resident, who works at Destrehan’s East Bank Head Start School, had no idea of the harrowing journey ahead – what started as a month off work quickly turned into a fight for her life. […]
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Navigating new normal to visit elderly loved ones
Mona Gassen, known to her family as Maw Maw Mona, has resided in the Luling Living Center for two years. On a normal day, she would receive four or five visitors. […]