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Daley leaves lofty post to enter race
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Woman survives train crash on LaPlace tracks
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Train Wins the Match
A 2005 Jeep Laredo sits in a mangled wreck on the side of Spruce Street after losing a battle with an oncoming train. The driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Trenesha Love of LaPlace, suffered minor injuries when she pulled into the path of the Canadian National freight train as it passed the crossing, near the intersection of Spruce Street and Capt. G. Bourgeois Street. For more on the story, see page 2A. (Staff photo by Robin Shannon)
Three generations of LaPlace family exercising together with regular workout
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No shelter, but a place to turn in St. John for abused women
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One woman’s story, one new beginning
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Jones begins fourth term with good news
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St. John assessor wants ‘truth’
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Old adages ring true for local cancer survivor
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Parish using GPS to track vehicles
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Town hall meeting to discuss vote
GARYVILLE – A town hall meeting will be held on Monday, July 7 at the Garyville Magnet School concerning the upcoming vote to consider the incorporation of the Town of Garyville.
West Nile virus in St. Charles
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St. John adopts stricter phone policy
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Watkins to miss Aug. 7 opening
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New St. John employees benefit from updated pay ordinance
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Variety show needs talent
Norco Adult Day Care is planning its 16th annual summer variety show to be held at Sacred Heart School auditorium in Norco. Special emphasis is on local talent - students and adults who would like some free public exposure. Honored guests will be the clients of Norco Adult Day Health Care, and the public is invited to attend. The date for the show is July 25th, 2008 from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in donating a few minutes of their time is asked to call Kathy at 764-7223. The Variety Show is the annual fund raiser for Norco Adult Day Health Care. Tickets for the show will be on sale at the center, which is located at 425 Spruce Street, or from staff and volunteers of Norco Adult Day Care. Tickets are $2.00 each. Door prizes will also be given away at intermission. Winners of door prizes do not have to be present to collect their prize. Refreshments will also be available.
Disney comes to life
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will be performed at Destrehan Auditorium, #1 Wild Cat Lane, Destrehan, LA for a limited engagement beginning Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. Other performances will be held on July 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and July 13 at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12 years of age; to order tickets or for more information, contact Marcia Peyton at 985-764-1969.
Historic church breaks ground on new sanctuary
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St. Charles cops use Web to net seven
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More charges for SC family
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More St. John thefts
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St. Charles sheriff begins fourth term
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