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Wheelhouse -- A calendar of events for East St. Mary Parish
FIGHT FOR STEPHANIE Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Belleview Drive, Bayou Vista. Stephanie Harrison Roshto, former Berwick resident, has b...
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Two vehicles were involved in an accident about 10 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 90 in Ricohoc. Extrication by the Franklin Fire Department was required, but no injuries to the occupants were reported, Tfc. Stephen Hammons, Louisiana State Police spokesman said. Natalie Heming, 37, of Houma, driving the 2011 Honda Pilot, was cited for careless operation. John Sylvester, 50, of Port Barre, driving a 2002 Mazda B3000, was cited for improper lane use.
No injuries in two-vehicle accident
Two vehicles were involved in an accident about 10 a.m. Thursday on U.S. 90 in Ricohoc. Extrication by the Franklin Fire Department was required, but no injuries to the occupants were reported, Tfc...
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Morgan City port nears agreement on operator
MORGAN CITY, La. — The Port of Morgan City is one step closer to finalizing a deal with a new terminal operator. Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District voted to allow President...
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Wheelhouse-- A calendar of events for East St. Mary Parish
Dinners Sold by Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church, 398 Greenwood Road, Morgan City, 10:30 a.m. until, Friday, Oct. 12. Menu: Fried fish, white beans and rice, salad, dessert and roll. Cost: $7. To order...
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Artist rendering of the Hornbeck S240 following conversion at Bollinger. (Submitted Illustration Courtesy of Bollinger Shipyards)
Bollinger awarded six offshore supply vessel conversions, work to include its Morgan City shipyard
LOCKPORT, La. — Bollinger Shipyards Inc.’s Morgan City shipyard will share in the work to convert six 200 class DP1 offshore supply vessels, to 240 class DP2 OSVs, according to a news release from ...
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Blessing of the Animals
Rev. Dr. Cal Lane presided over the Blessing of the Animals Sunday, an annual service of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Franklin. The blessings were given behind Trowbridge House across from the ch...
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2012 Franklin royalty
The Miss Franklin Scholarship Pageant and the Miss and Master Royalty Pageant were held Saturday at the Franklin Recreation Center. Winners are, first photo,, Miss Franklin 2012 Kimberleigh Theriot...
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Drug suspect dies in Morgan City wreck
MORGAN CITY, La. -- A suspect in an investigation into illegal drug activity died in crash at about 4 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release from St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert. “… St....
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Mac Bruno
Bruno announces for District 5 Morgan City council seat
EDITOR’S NOTE — The following announcement has been authorized for release by the candidate’s campaign. Publication is provided as a public service and implies no endorsement by The Daily Review or...
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Berwick garbage issues addressed
BERWICK, La. — Leaking trash trucks, drivers on their cell phones and unreliable pickup were among the many issues addressed by Berwick officials when they met with Progressive Waste Solutions repr...
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Curbs on trailered boats proposed in Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. -- Restrictions on where Morgan City residents can park boats on trailers was one of the major concerns Tuesday night during a presentation of the latest draft of the Zoning and La...
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Court of Appeal 1st Circuit, 1st Division, Division B, judicial candidates
Appellate judge candidates speak at breakfast forum in Morgan City
MORGAN CITY, La. — The four candidates for the Division B seat on the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal appeared at a Meet the Candidates breakfast today to introduce themselves. The seat is on one of fi...
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Driving down
Work has begun on South Central Louisiana Technical College, Young Memorial Campus’ new 25,000 square-foot addition by mid-June 2012. The proposed addition will tie into the existing facility and h...
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More charges in rash of burglaries
More charges have been filed against individuals arrested last week in connection with a rash of burglaries in the area. Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire said original charges had been for poss...
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Angel Food Ministries goes out of business
From Staff & Wire Reports Angel Food Ministries is going out of business after 17 years of providing discounted groceries to needy families across the country, citing the economic downturn affectin...
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Crews looking for missing boater
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s office Search and Rescue team is looking for a missing air boater who did not return home Sunday evening. St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said authorities are look...
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Farmer and Rancher banquet
St. Mary Soil and Water Conservation District held its first Farmer and Rancher Banquet Friday at the Belleview Country Club in Franklin. Above, SWCD Chairman J.P. Hebert, left, is shown with Camil...
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Tuneweavers set Sunday concert
Tuneweavers, the community chorus of the Tri-Cities, will present “Sing for the Cure” Sunday at 4 p.m. at Twin City Gospel Church, Second and Canton streets in Berwick. The music will take listener...
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Another burglary arrest; police say check for thefts
Another arrest was made Thursday in connection with the string of burglaries in the area over the last few days. Police are also advising residents in some areas to check for missing items. Rusty B...
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La Fete d'Ecologie at Lake End Park Saturday
La Fête d’Ecologie, an annual event previously held in Thibodaux, will make its debut in Morgan City Saturday. The free, interactive, environmental festival celebrates the Barataria-Terrebonne Nati...
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St. Mary School Board redistricting maps available for public perusal
The St. Mary Parish School Board decided Monday afternoon to tentatively approve the second draft of its redistricting plan, pending a public hearing. School board members will run in these distric...
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Traffic violation leads to arrests in recent rash of burlaries in the area
When a vehicle crossed the center line on Irish Bend Road Wednesday afternoon, a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop and a chase ensued. Sheriff Mark Hebert said Joshu...
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Patterson addresses traffic 'hot spots'
PATTERSON — After calls for assistance from school bus drivers, the DOTD met with local policy makers Tuesday to discuss the need for traffic regulation on U.S. 90. State Department of Transportat...
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Sports standouts
The Franklin City Council and Mayor recognized local sports achievements during their regular meeting Tuesday. At top, the 2011 Franklin Girls Babe Ruth All Stars Team, 12U, played in the Babe Ruth...
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