Allen Lottinger
Our state, city among the most dangerous
We became apprehensive earlier this week when a headline on the internet proclaimed the announcement of America’s most dangerous states and cities. […]
Government
Government
Atchafalaya sediment could help save coast
There is a wealth of sediment in the delta of the Atchafalaya River. It is so massive that it creates problems for shipping in that area. […]
Government
Dirty Job: 342 trash bashers raze 3.91 tons of litter from local roads
It was a dirty job, but someone – or in this case hundreds -had to do it. […]
Government
PAYT is the best way to recycle
Dear Editor:
Well, I guess I will try one more time to convince the St. Charles Parish officials to consider looking at the possibility of having a PAYT (Pay As You Throw) recycling program.
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Allen Lottinger
Charity Hospital questions remain
Many people are still convinced that Big Charity in New Orleans should be saved and restored to use as a Charity Hospital and LSU teaching facility. […]
Columns
Louisiana: The energy-less state
President Obama’s recently released budget details two things: where the Administration wishes to go and how it will pay for it. […]
Government
Parish has received over $3.6 million in CDBG funds since ‘82
The St. Charles Parish Council and parish president have proclaimed April 12 through April 18 as National Community Development Week. […]
Government
After 5 years, West Bank bike path moves one step closer to reality
After the Army Corps of Engineers confirmed that there are no immediate plans to raise St. Charles’ West Bank levee, it seemed like the parish could move ahead with the construction of a paved bicycle and pedestrian path from Hahnville to Luling. […]
Government
Lake Salvador rocks to reverse land loss on northern shoreline
It may have taken 17 years, but 3.5 miles of the worse shoreline in St. Charles Parish is now behind rock breakwater with the completion of the Lake Salvador Shore Protection project. […]