Government
Council approves 2 cross-river districts
In an almost unanimous vote on Monday, the St. Charles Parish Council approved an ordinance to reapportion the district boundaries of the parish.
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St. Charles Parish Louisiana
News
384 tickets issued to dump truck drivers
Since October 2010, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies have issued 384 tickets to dump truck drivers hauling dirt through the area.
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Government
Speeders make Maryland Drive dangerous
Dear Editor,
For many years; as my children were growing up; I crusaded to have speeding curtailed on Maryland Drive in Luling.
I was told that speed bumps were not an option since they would cause a liability issue with emergency vehicles.
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Columns
Redistricting cause for concern
I spend a lot of hours this time of year traveling around the state doing legislative issues conferences in conjunction with local chambers of commerce.
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Allen Lottinger
All of a sudden, oil is needed
Evidently Pres. Barack Obama got some bad advice when he said he wanted to reduce the production of oil in this country. […]
Government
Dump truck traffic is taking over roads
As if you didn’t know, dump trucks have been overloading the highways of St. Charles Parish in recent months.
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Crime
Sheriff’s Reports 4-7-2011
Arrests •Danielle M. Holmes, 28, of 40 Carriage Lane in Destrehan, was arrested on March 24 and charged with possession of a stolen auto over $500. •Frances N. Boudreaux, 54, of 201 Matherne in Des […]
Crime
Police: Man busts into home, beats 37-year-old
A 48-year-old LaPlace man has been arrested after authorities say he broke into the Norco home of his ex-girlfriend and assaulted another man in the residence. […]
Government
Officials look at Ama highway to take pressure off Barton
It is still more than three years away, but the chances appear good for a new highway that would connect Highway 90 and River Road in Ama, according to the Regional Planning Commission.
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