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In the news 8-14-2007
Ama residents are opposing the rezoning of the property next to St. Mark’s Church, located at 10971 Highway 18 owned by Patrick McEvoy. […]
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Government
Shelley Tastet announces candidacy for District 2 councilman seat
Shelley Tastet, a life long resident of St. Charles Parish, is announcing his candidacy for the District 2 councilman, soon to be vacated, by Brian Fabre. […]
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Luling Bridge rating drops
The Hale Boggs Bridge (Luling Bridge) needs new cables and the Louisiana Department of Transportation is opening the bids as early as July 2008 for contractors interested in applying to make the repairs. […]
Government
Proposed government tax would raise taxes $1.5 million
The districts controlled by parish government could collect $1.5 million more dollars from taxpayers if proposed 2007 property tax rates being considered at the Aug. 20 council meeting are approved, Parish Assessor Rock Gisclair told the Herald-Guide. […]
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Cost of fighting mosquitos doubles under new contract
Costs, for controlling mosquito’s in the parish have skyrocketed, surpassing the $924,000 in millage budgeted annually and forcing the parish to dig into the general fund to make up the difference. […]
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Parish proposes millage reduction
Parish President Albert D. Laque submitted his proposed 2007 Ad Valorem tax ordinances to the Parish Council for their consideration on Aug 20. […]
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Sheriff reports decline in crime during second quarter
Sheriff Champagne reports that crime in St. Charles Parish fell by .03% during the second quarter of 2007 when compared to the same period in 2006. […]
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VIPs 8-8-2007
Congratulations to Sergeant Paul Finn, a resident of St. Charles Parish, and a 15 year veteran of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, and his canine companion for receiving top honors at the council meeting Monday, August 6. […]
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Judge to Odom: stop seizing seafood imports for tests
BATON ROUGE – The state agriculture commissioner must stop confiscating imported seafood for antibiotic testing until a judge decides whether that is a job only for the health department. […]