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Permitting fees waived during Hurricane Ida recovery
The St. Charles Parish Council adopted an emergency ordinance this week that will allow the Department of Planning and Zoning to waive local permit fees. […]
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Local women combine resources to feed linemen
“Being a Cajun woman, I knew the best way to say thank you was to feed them.” […]
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SCPPS releases new details on reopening plans
St. Charles Parish Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Oertling released more information today on how the district will handle the reopening of its schools – and platooning students isn’t out of the question. […]
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Lawmakers ask for Corps to carry out emergency operations for vulnerable communities, including Des Allemands
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise and Congressman Garret Graves have sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting that the Corps carry out emergency operations in at-risk areas to repair parts of Louisiana’s flood protection infrastructure, including non-federal assets that suffered damages during Hurricane Ida. […]
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Lights starting to come back on, but Jewell says restoration timeline is unacceptable
Lights are returning to St. Charles Parish after over a week of darkness, but St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell has publicly lamented that Entergy estimates for a full restoration are too long. […]
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Many mail services resumed today, Boutte Post Office to run out of Luling location
The U.S. Postal Service’s Louisiana District announced Tuesday the resumption of most mail delivery and retail operations, which in several locations had been temporarily suspended due to Hurricane Ida, including in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Hurricane Ida debris removal begins
Debris collectors have started cleanup and removal of Hurricane Ida’s aftermath, and to expedite the removal process residents should keep the following guidelines in mind. […]
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Photos from the days following Hurricane Ida’s impact upon St. Charles Parish
Photos from the days following Hurricane Ida’s impact upon St. Charles Parish. […]
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Council to vote on waiving permit and inspection fees associated with Hurricane Ida recovery
The St. Charles Parish Council will vote Tuesday night on an emergency ordinance that would allow the parish’s Planning and Zoning Department to waive local permit fees and some plan review and inspection fees. […]