News
Domino’s driver still in coma
Destrehan resident Dennis Mahler couldn’t have predicted that an ordinary evening on his pizza delivery route would ultimately leave him bound to a hospital bed for 41 days and counting. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Government
Council members differ on ethics decision
On Jan. 28, the state Board of Ethics confirmed an earlier advisory opinion that said that St. Charles Parish Councilman Marcus Lambert must either resign from his sales director job at Transload America or give up his council seat to avoid a conflict of interest. […]
Government
Dump trucks spilling trash on way to Jefferson Parish landfill
The “No littering,” and “$3,000 fine” signs that ornament Highway 90 near Jefferson Parish’s landfills appear to go unnoticed, or at least unenforced, allowing the littered shoulders to remain trashed a little longer. […]
Crime
3.9 percent fall in crime leads to lowest number in over 12 years
Thanks to a roving task force and the fact that administrative officers hit the streets to assist patrol units in December, crime in St. Charles Parish fell by 3.9 percent in 2008, with the lowest number of crimes reported in over 12 years. […]
Events & Announcements
Blood drive for firefighter’s mom
HAHNVILLE – The Hahnville Fire Department is inviting the community to rally their support for fellow firefighter Chris Boros’ mother, Susan Santangelo, by donating blood in her name at the department on Saturday, Feb. 7. […]
Events & Announcements
St. Rose blood drive set for Feb. 7
ST. ROSE – Ochsner Blood Bank will conduct a drive Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 366 Home located at 12188 River Rd. in St. Rose. […]
Events & Announcements
River Region Chamber of Commerce welcomes Gov. Bobby Jindal
KENNER – The River Region Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and installation gala on Feb. 6 from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hilton New Orleans Airport with special guest speakers Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and the executive direction of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Tim Barfield.
Individual tickets are $65 per person with platinum, gold, silver and bronze table sponsorships available. Attire is formal/semi-formal. Cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. with the dinner and awards program following at 7 p.m.
The Hilton is located at 901 Airline Dr. in Kenner. For more information on tickets and sponsorships, contact the chamber office at 985-359-9777 or send email to chassity@riverregionchamber.org. […]
Events & Announcements
Masquerade ball Feb. 6 in Ormond
DESTREHAN – The community is invited to enjoy an enchanting winter-themed evening of dancing to music by DJ Justin Freitag as the Mexico Missions team at St. Charles United Methodist Church hosts their second annual Masquerade ball on Friday, Feb. 6 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall located at 1905 Ormond Blvd. […]
Business
Down economy forces Valero to delay $1.4 billion project
Valero’s $1.4 billion expansion of its St. Charles Parish refinery has been pushed back by two years due to the downtrodden economy, with construction set to begin in 2011.
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