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St. John Parish arrests report 12/27 – 12/29

12/27 Rupert F. Morgan, 37, 372 W. 5th St., LaPlace, three counts of contempt of court – felony Edward Robinson, 63, 2000 Yorktowne Dr., LaPlace, bench warrant ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 31, 2016 12:04 am

Columns

Hemelt: LaPlace family embraces season of giving

How did you spend your Christmas Eve and Christmas holidays? I did my best to focus on others while embracing the reason for the season, ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, December 30, 2016 12:03 am

LaPlace

State Police: D.A. to make fatal wreck charge call

LAPLACE — The D.A.’s office will decide if criminal charges are warranted following a fatal wreck this month in Reserve, authorities said. Louisiana State Police ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:10 am

LaPlace

Attempted murder charges dropped: February trial set for second suspect

LAPLACE — One plea bargain has been reached and a trial set following the 2015 Memorial Day shooting of an 18-year-old man in LaPlace. Lawrence ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 24, 2016 12:11 am

LaPlace

Denka officials clarify recent Council claims

LAPLACE — The figure is more accurately stated at just more than $17 million. Denka Performance Elastomer Plant Manager Jorge Lavastida clarified to L’OBSERVATEUR this ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 24, 2016 12:10 am

Columns

Hemelt: Community invests bigtime in local education

There is really no better text than the Bible to find words of wisdom (whether you are religious or not). Some of my favorites come ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 24, 2016 12:03 am

LaPlace

Funding drive underway after 24-year-old killed in crash

LAPLACE — A funding drive is underway to pay for the funeral costs associated with the tragic death of 24-year-old Danielle Marie Georgel, killed Thursday ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 12:13 am

Lifestyle

Graphic artist designs lighthouse tribute license plate

LAPLACE — Samantha Goodwin wants to save and preserve the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse. The effort she’s helping to lead aims to restore the coastline on ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 12:05 am

Garyville

3 arrested following Garyville General Store armed robbery

GARYVILLE — Garyville General Store has been in Gene Duhe’s family for approximately 30 years. He is there every day, early in the morning like ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:49 pm

Columns

Hemelt: Justified concerns fuel emissions watch, changes in St. John

Should we be concerned after what was clearly stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? “The top 6 census tracts with the highest NATA-estimated cancer ... Read more

by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, December 17, 2016 12:03 am

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