Crime
Teens charged with vandalizing Ormond Park
Two juveniles are accused of causing $3,500 in damage at Ormond Park. […]
Ormond
Emergency Info
Ormond Boulevard railroad crossing closes for 3 days
The railroad crossing on Ormond Boulevard closest to River Road will be closed for three days for track replacement work. […]
News
Ormond residents express concerns about planned parade at meeting
By Mason Miller
After a town hall meeting on Tuesday night in Ormond, Krewe of Zeus members met with much backlash from Ormond residents who are against plans for a proposed parade that will run through Ormond Boulevard. […]
News
Ormond residents concerned about property damage, traffic that would come with parade
After rolling through the streets of Metairie for more than 50 years, the Krewe of Zeus has now set its sights on a parade through Ormond Boulevard in Destrehan. […]
Business
Soul food truck coming to Ormond
Over the past few years, the food truck industry has become an increasing culinary force in metropolitan areas across the country. […]
Government
Ormond crossing in Destrehan could be blocked by train for next hour
The Canadian National Railroad crossing near River Road on Ormond Boulebard in Destrehan will be blocked by train traffic for the next hour due to a delay getting trains into the rail yard. […]
Government
Splash park highlights Ormond field redesign
Ormond field in Destrehan is set to become a go-to spot for families in St. Charles and surrounding parishes after the St. Charles Parish Council approved a $925,200 renovation of the field. Not included in that cost total is one of the most anticipated additions – a splash park that will be constructed by way of a $350,000 donation. […]
Events & Announcements
Run through Ormond in 5K this Saturday
The Ormond Civic Association(OCA) is hosting the Ormond Fall Classic 5K on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Cypress Lakes Country Club.
Members of the Masters Touch Drumline will perform along the race route and there will be a pool-side after party at Cypress Lakes Country Club. Proceeds from the event will be used to help kids in the community.
“Whether it be residents needing help with parish sports activities that don’t have the resources for their kids or to kids who recently lost their equipment in Isaac like The Masters Touch Drumline,” Race Director Karl Lirette said. “As many know, (The Masters Touch Drumline) have suffered recent losses during Hurricane Issac with their equipment. They will have a raffle for Beats by Dre headphones on race day and the winner will be announced at the post party.”
Registration for the race costs $15 for those aged 15 and under and $25 for those over the age of 15.
Visit oca5K.com for more information or to register. […]
Lifestyles
Taste of Ormond
After more than 220 years of history, Ormond Planation is making a name for itself as one of the better lunch dining venues in the parish. […]
Crime
Police searching for brazen Ormond robbers
A woman was robbed at gunpoint in front of her two young children after pulling into the driveway of her Ormond home last week, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Government
Drainage project could cause delays in Ormond
A four-month long project to improve drainage under Ormond Boulevard got underway last week and could cause traffic delays until its scheduled completion in July.
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Business
New name, new owners give boost to Ormond club
The group of investors who will buy Willowdale Country Club might want to look at Cypress Lakes Country Club in Destrehan as an example of how new management can have a positive impact.
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