Crime
Thieves break safe with store tools
Charlie Hartman, owner of Hartman’s True Value, went to work on Jan. 18 only to find that someone had broken in overnight. […]
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Government
Parish: Planning commissioner violates zoning regulations
St. Charles Parish has ruled that Neal Clulee, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, was in violation of the zoning code when he allowed Phylway Construction, LLC to store trucks, fuel tanks and job trailers on two tracts of land he owns. […]
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Growth rate doesn’t bode well for more retail
When parish planners asked residents what they would like to see occur in the area over the next 20 years, more commercial development was near the top of most people’s list. […]
Crime
Police: Dollar General employee robs different branch
A 21-year-old Luling man was arrested after he allegedly robbed the Paul Maillard Dollar General while wearing a Dollar General uniform, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Parish in negotiations for Luling boat launch land
The parish has set aside $500,000 in the 2010 budget to acquire land to build a new boat launch in Luling between the Davis Pond Diversion and Pier 90. […]
Crime
Boat captain arrested for forcing sexual favors from crew member
The captain of a shipping vessel that was docked off the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Norco has been arrested and booked with inappropriate sexual contact with a crewmember, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
Crime
Couple growing marijuana plants in bedroom closet, police say
A Boutte couple was arrested after deputies received a tip that they were growing marijuana plants inside their home, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
News
Committee discusses repealing fireworks ban
The St. Charles Parish Legislative Committee on Tuesday discussed an ordinance by Councilman Paul Hogan that would allow both the sale and popping of fireworks in the parish. […]
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Economic outlook ‘stable’ in 2010
The economy in St. Charles Parish probably won’t be seeing many changes this year, according to Corey Faucheux, director of economic development and tourism for the parish.
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