Government
New trash proposal would save over $1 million
SDT Waste and Debris Services has offered the parish a waste-hauling proposal that the company says would result in savings of more than $1.3 million over the next five years. […]
Government
Government
For $30 a day new clinic will care for elderly, disabled
The St. Charles Community Health Center is close to breaking ground on a 27,000 square-foot facility in Norco that will provide healthcare, dentistry, podiatry and psychiatry services. […]
Government
Committee says $10 million expansion of pre-kindergarten program worth the money
The St. Charles Parish School Board Finance Committee recently discussed the feasibility of expanding the parish’s current pre-kindergarten program to include every 4-year-old in the parish. […]
Columns
Businesses faced with uncertainty of new laws
August 19 was not a good day for President Obama, the Democrats fighting to keep their majorities in Congress, or workers and businesses in America. […]
Editorial
St. Pierre offers extensive levee update
At a recent council meeting, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre presented updated information on the permitting progress for the West Bank hurricane protection levee. […]
Allen Lottinger
A very confusing election is coming up
In case you didn’t know, and a lot of people don’t, there is an election coming up Saturday in St. Charles Parish. […]
Government
Parish expects to collect $1 million less in tax revenue
Because of a reduced inventory at some industries, the value of the parish’s tax roll is expected to drop by $35 million this year. […]
Government
New bike path connects Willowdale to Mimosa, circles around future park site
A bike path that connects to Willowdale and winds around the future sight of Rathborne Park is substantially complete and residents are already starting to take notice. […]
Government
Emotions run high at team-building retreat
After an emotional retreat in which no punches were thrown but words weren’t held back, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre and the Parish Council are left feeling refreshed. […]