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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. […]
Lifestyles
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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. […]
Profiles
Firefighter recounts 40 years of service
It was a Halloween night when Jack Crais was at a party and his pager went off concerning an accident that he still struggles with today as a firefighter. […]
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Local Facebook group allows people to donate, receive items
With close to 3,000 members, the Pay it Forward St. Charles Parish Facebook page is a successful connection for people who need things – and there’s always someone in need. […]
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Educator named parish’s principal of the year
Kelli Oertling is humbled by being named St. Charles Parish Public School System’s 2019-20 Principal of the Year, but she emphasized it’s not an honor that she alone deserves at Lakewood Elementary School in Luling. […]
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Former Destrehan High star takes “leap of faith” to launch business
Will Matthews has long understood what makes a winning recipe — only these days, that statement stands much more literally. […]
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Disabled Luling couple get use of their own home again
As the Labor of Love volunteers changed the carpeting in Roy and Denise Lirette’s home, the couple looked on with immense gratitude. […]
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Community helps secure service dog for diabetic Destrehan boy
Rachel Giammolva said she knew it might take years to raise the money she needed to secure a diabetic alert dog for her 7-year-old son, Luke, who suffers from Type 1 diabetes and must be constantly monitored due to the serious danger the illness represents for him. […]
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Little League champ reflects on visit to White House
It was a little over two months ago that Louisiana Eastbank captured the nation’s attention and the hearts of this state’s baseball fans as the squad cruised to the Little League World Championship. Among the team’s leaders was Reece Roussel of Destrehan.
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