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Trash Bash
Admittedly, we have had a lot of Hurricane Katrina-related trash in addition to regular trash to pick up in St. Charles Parish since the storm tore up thousands of trees and branches and portions of many structures. […]
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Hospital honors workers for United Way contributions
River Parishes Hospital recently held a celebration for its employees, honoring them for their donations totaling over $12,000 to the St John United Way Fund. Scott Boudreaux, CEO, welcomed the employees and thanked them for their generosity in helping residents of the community. […]
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Sheriff Champagne to award a scholarship
Sheriff Greg Champagne will award a scholarship providing assistance to a worthy St. Charles Parish student in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program. It will be awarded to a graduating high school student from either Destrehan High School or Hahnville High School. […]
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School buses run on bio-diesel fuel
In an effort to reduce pollution in the New Orleans area, the St. Charles Parish School System’s Transportation Department received a grant from the EPA’s Clean School Bus USA program for bio-diesel fuel to be used in 98 of its 149 bus fleet. […]
Government
Accusing Cox Cable of misinformation, council wants TV Guide channel reinstated.
On January 9, 2006 the St. Charles Parish Council adopted Resolution No. 5314 requesting that Cox Communications reinstate a programming guide on the analog cable broadcast system. […]
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Sheriff responds to recent allegations that Ormond is not patrolled
“Officers are present in the area,” says Sheriff Greg Champagne. […]
Government
Parish Council passes resolution to not pay Waste Management
On Monday evening the St. Charles Parish Council unanimously passed a resolution to withhold any payment to Waste Management of Louisiana, LLC. […]
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Trailers are supposed to be a bearable solution
Last summer’s series of hurricanes left thousands of people on the gulf coast homeless. FEMA promised trailers, and slowly but surely residents have received these trailers and made them their homes, well not really. […]
Crime
Rape in Boutte
St. Charles Parish Detectives arrested Marcos A. Jiminez, 24, an illegal alien from Mexico Monday morning. Jiminez, who was residing at 121 Lakewood Dr. #73 at Lakewood Apartments, was charged with aggravated rape and armed robbery. […]