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Recommendations being sought for parish transit system
With demand up and funding down, the River Parishes Transit Authority (RPTA) is advertising for proposals aimed at maximizing service. […]
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Business
Family makes final decision on opening Luling restaurant
In September, the owners of The Little Kitchen in Westwego had announced they were expanding their home cooking menu to St. Charles Parish. They were going to call it Cheramie’s Food and Spirits, based on Emily’s family name. […]
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Cast of more than 100 to take the stage for The Nutcracker at Lafon
A cast of more than 100 performers will soon take the stage at the Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center as River Region Ballet presents The Nutcracker. […]
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Public works, Parks & Rec directors among positions sought
St. Charles Parish President-elect Matt Jewell has begun his transition into office by advertising key positions he wants to fill in parish government. […]
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Veterans appeal to council for new memorial location – again
What started as a routine government buildings report over the planned site for a St. Charles Parish memorial and community park again drew opposition from area military veterans. […]
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Montz couple makes 5,200-mile journey by boat
Callie Walsdorf retired as a library assistant at Lakewood Elementary School on April 14 and five days later she and her husband were on their yacht chasing a dream. […]
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Gift of car provides boost to Safe Space client’s fresh start
For Charlotte Arnold, St. Charles Parish represents a new beginning, as well as a major transition in her life. She’s found her new community, known for rallying around its own in times of need, is living up to that reputation – with one kind-hearted resident in particular providing a push to her fresh start. […]
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Today’s Car Care seeking nominations for annual holiday giveaway
As festive as it may be, the holiday season can be a trying one for those struggling financially. And for those dealing with car troubles, the road a Merry Christmas can feel close to impossible. […]
Crime
St. Rose man sentenced for manslaughter
A St. Rose man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter, a charge connected to the January 12 murder of 54-year-old Pablo Villa of Avondale. Duvell London Sr., 59, is […]