Editorial
Buckeyes Challenge ACORN
It may not be as spacious as Texas and California or as cosmopolitan as New York, but when it comes to the presidential race, Ohio is the envy of them all. […]
St. Charles Parish Louisiana
Allen Lottinger
Sharing the wealth can be misleading
When a candidate starts espousing that he will spread the wealth around, beware. Most people earned their wealth by working for it. […]
Columns
It’s getting time to decide how to vote
We’re sure most folks in St. Charles Parish have already decided who they will vote for to serve as President next. But the job isn’t over. […]
Obituaries
Margaret Sumners Witte
Margaret Sumners Witte, 98, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 in Tallahassee, Fla. […]
Obituaries
Priscilla Theresa St. Amant Moore
Priscilla Theresa St. Amant Moore departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at the age of 63. […]
Obituaries
Norma Elizabeth Dufrene
Norma Elizabeth Dufrene passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 in Patterson. […]
Government
Parish could get more money from severance taxes if new amendment passes
When voters head to the polls on Nov. 4, they won’t just be electing a new president. There are also seven proposed constitutional amendments that range from the redistribution of state severance tax revenue to the establishment of term limits for members of state boards and commissions. […]
Government
Schexnaydre ordinance pulled by council members
A plan to put a “No Parking During Game” sign up near residents’ homes on the south side of Thomas Coby in Destrehan was removed from consideration by five council members Monday night. […]
Government
Budget includes big raises
Because the cost of living continues to rise all around the country, Parish President V.J. St. Pierre will ask the council to approve salary increases for all parish employees in the upcoming 2009 budget. […]