Government
New ADA sworn in
St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry J. Morel, Jr. has added a new Assistant District Attorney to his staff. Steven Gonzales was sworn in by Mr. Morel on April 24. […]
News
Government
Parish to provide kids with meals during the summer
Children in St. Charles Parish will have the opportunity to get a nutritious and balanced meal from June 5 through July 13 at four designated food service sites throughout the parish. […]
News
Ace Hardware associate nationally recognized for work after Katrina
Destrehan, La. – In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’ s devastation, many local residents turned to Anthony’s Ace Hardware for help in rebuilding their homes and lives. […]
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School board enacts sales tax holiday
Members of the St. Charles Parish School Board passed a resolution at its meeting on May 3, that would provide a local “Sales Tax Holiday” to parish residents as a way of thanking the community for their commitment to public schooling in the area. […]
Crime
Drunk driver harms officer
Sgt. Bobby Gorman was severely injured when a Kenner man turned into his path of travel near the intersection of U.S. 61 and Riverbend Dr. in St. Rose the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office reported.
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News
Katrina has little effect on termite population
Hurricane Katrina brought with her massive rainfall and flooding. In the storm’s aftermath, some residents in the area believed that the massive flooding would decrease the termite populations. […]
Government
Water rate increase expected
At its May 15 meeting, the parish council will decide whether to increase the rates of water users in St. Charles Parish. If approved, the rate increase will pay for a $25 million plan to upgrade water treatment facilities on the east and west bank. […]
News
United Way of St. Charles gets $50,000 grant
Bunge North America has awarded the United Way of St. Charles a $50,000 Grant to continue the local United Way’s support of Hurricane Katrina relief and recovery efforts. […]
Government
Laque delivers State of the Parish address
Speaking in front of a host of business professionals and executives from the River Parishes, St. Charles Parish President Albert Laque delivered a speech outlining the conditions of the parish to the River Region Chamber of Commerce during a well-attended luncheon last week at Destrehan Plantation. […]