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Homeland Security secretary tours local port facilities
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection Robert Stephan met with security and operations officials for the Port of South Louisiana (PSL) and the Lower Mississippi River Port Wide Strategic Security Council (LMRPWSSC), a consortium of the five Lower Mississippi River Deep-water ports, partnering together to establish a regional maritime security layer.
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St. John WWII vets honored with plaque
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Scontrino says present economy makes for good time to buy home
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St. Charles OKs new subdivsion inspections
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Tapwater saga may end within the week
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New budget doubles works dollars
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‘Food For Families’ kicks off fifth year of helping local needy
LAPLACE “ With the economy in freefall, the need for programs such as L’Observateur’s “Food For Families” is greater than ever.
Armed thief sets sights on Bull’s Corner cash
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Meet local firemen Nov. 22
LAPLACE - Fire Chief John M. Snyder, Jr., LaPlace Volunteer Fire Department, announced recently the LaPlace Volunteer Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Station 53, located at 1753 St. Andrews Boulevard.
Hurricanes won’t affect insurance availability
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Babin ready to fill void in 23rd District DA office
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School officials implement timeline for facilities maintenance projects
RESERVE “ Less than two weeks after voters in St. John the Baptist Parish overwhelming approved a proposition to allow the school board to borrow $46 million to improve school facilities and enhance academic programs, school administrators and planning consultants have begun implementing the district’s five-year construction and renovation plan.
RCC leader charged with molesting teen
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Business owners targeted in new litter measure
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State rating shows steady growth for area schools
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Du Monde seeks riders
The Krewe Du Monde, held in LaPlace the Sunday before Mardi Gras, is looking for participants to take part in the 2009 parade, which will be held on February 22.
St. Charles sheriff sets record straight about false e-mail
In an email communication to St. Charles residents, Sheriff Greg Champagne made efforts to clear the air regarding some misinformation circulating throughout the parish about a rash of wallet thefts at a Wal-Mart store in Boutte.
Regional education leaders optimistic about growth
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Four displaced by LaPlace fire
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At public hearing, public roundly supports St. James steel mill
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Hubbard makes good on clean-up promise
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WHC awards Marathon for conservation efforts
GARYVILLE”Employees at Marathon Petroleum Company LLC’s Garyville Refinery received international recognition for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s (WHC) 20th Annual Symposium, 20/20 Vision: Celebrating the Past, Looking to the Future. Marathon Petroleum Company LLC demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship and increasing native biodiversity by achieving habitat recertification at the Garyville Refinery.
LaPlace man suspect in girlfriend’s death
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ESJHS teacher a ‘Louisiana Leader’
RESERVE, La. “ Gov. Bobby Jindal recently recognized Heidi Trosclair, a teacher at East St. John High School, for participating in the Louisiana Leaders Fellows Program.
Harris turns himself in
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Nine caught in Internet sting
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Becnel victory stands up in state’s highest court
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Luling VFW ladies launch holiday ‘operations’
HAMMOND, La. “ With more than 300 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment set to spend the holidays overseas, volunteers from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3750 Ladies Auxiliary of Luling, La., launched their community service projects, Operation Christmas Love and Operation Phone Home, recently. Their mission is to help bring a little cheer to the Troops who are serving in Iraq this holiday season.
New council ordinance smooths speed bump application process
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Chamber hosts education summit this Thursday
LAPLACE “ Information of all types involving education in the River Region will be on display this Thursday, Nov. 20 at Belle Terre Golf and Country Club.
St. Charles Council rejects re-zoning
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Homicide rocks quiet St. Rose neighborhood
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Three area schools earn ACT honors
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Meeting on St. Charles levee projects set for Thursday
NEW ORLEANS “ The recommended plan to reduce risk to communities on the eastern edge of St. Charles Parish and the western edge of Jefferson Parish will be shared with community members at a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Cytec’s Tom Call Pavilion, 10800 River Rd., in Waggaman.
St. John gauging recycling interest
ST. JOHN “ Recycling in St. John begins today at 6 new recycling drop-off locations parish wide.
Marathon-backed improvements celebrated at Ezekiel Jackson Park
GARYVILLE - Marathon Petroleum Company LLC and the St. John Parish Government held an event day at Ezekiel Jackson Park recently for local citizens to participate in activities and enjoy a great afternoon at the park.
