Crime
Luling home burglaries are likely connected
A home burglary that occurred Tuesday at noon in Willowdale is likely connected to three more home burglaries that recently took place in Luling, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne.
News
Government
Spillway shooter finally sentenced to 6 years
On March 29, Mark Gautreau, 51, was finally sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting he had perpetrated nearly six years earlier. […]
Government
St. Pierre touts drainage improvements at Chamber parish presidents’ forum
During the recent River Region Chamber of Commerce Parish Presidents’ Forum, V.J. St. Pierre touted several projects recently completed by the parish in 2011.
Government
751 vote early on $60 million bond issue for schools, hospital
On Saturday St. Charles Parish residents will decide whether the school system and the hospital will be able to borrow a combined $60 million.
News
Pound pets begin trip to new shelter
St. Charles Parish’s lost and stray animals have a new home.
Business
Dow will award up to $100,000 with Community Gives grant
The Dow Chemical Company is once again taking applications for its annual Dow Community Gives grant program. This year Dow will award up to $100,000 across Louisiana.
Government
Fire insurance rates to drop for Paradis residents
Homeowners in the Paradis area can expect significant rate reductions in their fire insurance premiums, effective May 7, according to Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon.
Government
Council throws support behind $220 million pipeline
The St. Charles Parish Council showed support for a $220 million pipeline that will deliver gas and diesel from Valero St. Charles Refinery in Norco to a Kinder Morgan terminal in Collins, Miss.
Crime
Reward offered in burglary of WWII veteran’s home
Family members of a WWII veteran and his wife who were the victims of a burglary on Monday afternoon are offering a reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the break in.