Fresh after the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Health Care Act, Senator David Vitter hosted a Town Hall meeting in Chalmette at the Council Chambers July 2, informing the public of his stance on the healthcare industry overhaul, providing an update on his policy victories from the 2012 session. Vitter said that the new [...]
Greg Gabb Logan Chaplain Logan Chaplain and Greg Gabb, recent graduates of Chalmette High School, were named as this year’s Voices Scholarship recipients. Each year, the Voices Foundation, a local, nonprofit organization, awards scholarships to students who have shown continued public interest in the arts and are seeking attendance at a college in art, music, [...]
To Lena Torres, being the Clerk of Court for St. Bernard Parish has been about more than maintaining records— it’s been about maintaining relationships. “I think I’ll miss the people the most— I know just about everyone,” said Torres, who’s last day in office after 24 years was Friday, June 29. Torres took over the [...]
Sheriff Jimmy Pohlmann Clerk of Court Randy Nunez Sheriff Jimmy Pohlmann and Clerk of Court Randy Nunez were sworn into office Sunday July 1 in front of a packed auditorium at the Fred Sigur Civic Center. Pohlmann is replacing the longest-serving Sheriff in Louisiana, Jack Stephens, who is retiring after a 28 year career. [...]
“I was working in the library late one night when my eyes took in a special sight. Lots of readers choosing books to read, to fill their summer reading need! They took a book. A really good book! That’s all it took. And now they are hooked! So read a book–Don’t give me that look! [...]
St. Bernard Parish Government (SBPG) will continue soliciting interest in available Louisiana Land Trust (LLT) Properties through July 13, 2012. There are currently over 2,400 available LLT properties in St. Bernard Parish and SBPG will be working in conjunction with LLT to sell available properties as early as August 2012. Unlike properties sold via the [...]
St. Bernard Parish Government hailed the June 16th Household E-Waste and Paint Collection a success and the first of several “green” initiatives that will be pursued by the local government in the future. The recycling event was managed by the Saint Bernard Parish Government Grants Department. Over sixty pieces of electronic equipment and many gallons [...]
Hundreds gathered at the Fred Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette to celebrate the business community in St. Bernard Parish. The 2012 Business Expo, put on by the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, drew a crowd of around 500 and showcased nearly 60 exhibitors. In addition to business to business networking, the expo provided attendees the [...]
Two Chalmette High School educators filed a petition for recall with the Secretary of State’s office for District 103 State Representative Ray Garofalo on June 25. Peggy Schwarz of Braithwaite and Brenda Boleware of Violet said they were encouraged by fellow teachers, family and friends to take action in against Rep. Garofalo’s non-response to the concerns [...]
Melanie Burkhardt of Meraux, 17, a recent graduate of Cabrini High School, has received a $500 scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Program for 2012. The daughter of Wally and Lisa Burkhardt, Melanie will attend LSU in Baton Rouge this fall. The scholarship is funded through donations to the Louisiana Sheriff’s [...]
