News
Dow announces grant program
St. Charles Operations is proud to announce its 2006 Educational Enhancement School Grant Program,” said Stanley Dufrene, community relations manager.
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Editorial
Kerry, the anti-war candidate?
With the Gallup Poll showing 51 percent of Americans want all U.S. troops out of Iraq by year’s end, John Kerry has made his move. The 2004 Democratic nominee is calling for complete withdrawal of U.S. forces, if Iraqis do not agree on a unity government by May 15. […]
Crime
A heap of trouble
Carriage Lane has long been an eye sore for some residents of Ormond Subdivision. In addition, Hurricane Katrina caused residents to evacuate their homes, leaving everything behind. […]
Crime
Ormond vehicles struck again
Several vehicles in Ormond Subdivision once again became targets for criminals. This time the perpetrators were thieves.In the early morning hours of March 31 and April 3, thieves went on a crime spree, opening 14 vehicles, resulting in several stolen items on Bocage, Villere and Melrose Drives, according to Sheriff Greg Champagne. […]
Crime
Luling doctor pleads not guilty
A Luling doctor, David Sampognaro, 44, was indicted by a grand jury on 21 counts possession of child pornography. According to St. Charles Parish District Attorney’s Office, “The pornographic images were in the form of video and still photographs.” […]
News
Learning in the shadow of a great man
At the grand opening of the parish’s new middle school facility, R.K. Smith, the man for whom the building is named for was the centerpiece, celebrating the legacy of a tireless educator, Roland K. Smith. […]
Government
Voters to decide on hospital expansion
On Monday, at the parish council, two measures were introduced simultaneously for St. Charles Parish Hospital, as a resolution was put forth and passed to hold a special election on July 15 for the hospital. Two […]
News
New plant to boost economy in the area
It’s unusual to hear of a major company moving a plant from another state into Louisiana, as it’s usually the other way around. For far too long, the state and the region has struggled to court business. […]
News
Local dentist honored
Boutte dentist Dr. Peter L. Glaser received the Distinguished Service Award from the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) during its 126th Annual Session on March 25 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Baton Rouge, La.
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