Government
New subdivision vetoed by Laque
In a rare move, Parish President Albert Laque vetoed an ordinance to approve a five home subdivision in an area designated wetlands along Highway 90, citing a propensity for flooding. […]
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A big boom at Valero
Local residents were startled when an explosion at the 1,000 acre Valero St. Charles Refinery shook up homes for miles Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. […]
Crime
Loud music sprouts surprise
During a traffic stop by a St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s deputy, Gary Eugene, Jr., 25, was arrested for growing marijuana and driving with a suspended license. […]
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Southeast Louisiana needs unified approach
Now that the New Orleans area has gotten politics out of the way, it is time to get down to the business of unifying southeast Louisiana into a big and effective metropolitan area. […]
Columns
Insurance dilemma
One of the major problems remaining in the wake of Katrina and Rita is the huge number of insurance claims that must be resolved. Literally hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses were damaged by the storms. […]
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Have the right answers before storm; take ‘Hurricane Quiz’ now
This game of 20 questions can help you determine whether you and your family will be prepared if a hurricane comes your way, according to LSU AgCenter experts. […]
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Dow to expand Hahnville plant
The Dow Chemical Company has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Union Carbide Corporation, will invest in new ethyleneamine capacity at the St. Charles Operations site in Hahnville, La., by expanding an existing production plant and building a new production plant. […]
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Sheriff’s Office purchases 13 new patrol units
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s department recently purchased 13 new patrol interceptors for its officers through a government program.
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School athletic facilities to get overhaul
After evaluation by Sizeler Architects identifying problems with athletic facilities at elementary, middle, and high schools, St. Charles Parish Schools recently approved a measure to improve athletic facilities at several school sites in the parish. […]