Lifestyles
3 decades later, missing ferry bell returns to St. Charles
After more than three decades, the George Prince ferry bell will finally be displayed in St. Charles Parish. […]
News
Crime
Sheriff: Phone scam targeting senior citizens
Several residents have been contacted through the phone for donations from people claiming to be from the local American Legion Post, but Sheriff Greg Champagne warns that it is a scam.
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News
Hottest obstacle course comes to spillway
Thousands of racers will descend upon the Bonnet Carre Spillway on March 5 and attempt to navigate a 3-mile course filled with obstacles that will have them jumping on junkyard vehicles and leaping over a wall of fire. […]
Government
Changing bridge cables proves difficult, costly
It took nine years, 19,000 tons of steel, 72 cables comprised of thousands of wires, 700,000 bolts and 3,000 tons of asphalt to bridge the gap between Luling and Destrehan. […]
Allen Lottinger
Investor group will buy Willowdale Country Club
Stockholders of Willowdale Country Club voted Tuesday night to sell the club’s assets to an investor group made up mainly of people who live in the vicinity of the club.
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Crime
Raceland man charged with rape of parish juvenile
A 30-year-old Raceland man has been arrested and charged with aggravated rape and indecent behavior with a parish juvenile, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
News
Street name could be changed to honor late judge
Sugarland Parkway in Luling could be in for a name change if the Parish Council votes for the measure at their Feb. 7 meeting. […]
Crime
Member of ‘Norco 4’ released on bond
One of the people arrested in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old Norco woman was released last week. […]
Government
Railroad reps tell council they will work to reduce crossing wait times
Railroad problems across the parish could be coming to an end thanks to a meeting that the Parish Council held with representatives from Union Pacific Railroad, Canadian National Railroad Police, Kansas City Southern Railway and the Federal Railroad Administration.
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