Aging in Place in Ponchatoula
Westminster Place is such a quiet apartment complex in Ponchatoula that many people do not know it exists. But to the people who live there, they are “residents” and not...
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David Opdenhoff Honored for Years of Service to Ponchatoula
David Opdenhoff Honored for Years of Service to Ponchatoula By Kathryn J. Martin When high school graduate Dave Opdenhoff enlisted in the military in 1968, he never dreamed he would...
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More Good Times Ahead for Ponchatoula
With so many city projects completed and more underway, Ponchatoula is already leading lots of other cities much larger, but the recent hiring of a new employee is adding even...
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Crowd Celebrates Ponchatoula’s State of the City
The city is financially strong, debt-free. Some towns have to work at meeting just the general monthly expenses. But we are frugal with expenditures and thanks to Rhonda Sheridan and...
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Ponchatoula Wastewater Has a Fascinating Journey
Traffic and greenery at the junction of I-55 and U.S. Highway 51 hide one of Ponchatoula’s great feats of modern technology – its Wastewater Treatment Plant. A recent private tour...
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Ponchatoula Student Outreach Holds 2018-19 Year End Victory Celebration
From the happy expressions on the faces of after-school students entering the Ponchatoula Community Center recently, it was easy to see something exciting was about to happen.
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Ponchatoula Student Outreach Group Enjoys Field Trip to Elmer Corporation
One of the goals of the Ponchatoula after-school program is to introduce its students to the many resources the city has to offer.
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Christmas Spirit Comes Early to Ponchatoula After School Students
Excitement filled the Ponchatoula Community Center on Thursday, December 20, 2018, as After School teachers, students and volunteers celebrated Christmas before dismissing for the holidays.
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Ponchatoula Student Outreach Celebrates Second Year of Success
The City of Ponchatoula again participated in the national “Lights On Afterschool” event with its “Family & Friends Night” at the Ponchatoula Community Center for a time of celebrating the...
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City of Ponchatoula Hosts Health Fair
Ponchatoula City Hall was abuzz with activity Thursday, October 18, hosting its second annual health fair for city workers, their families, and the public.
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Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department Rich in History and Brotherhood
Ponchatoula has always been proud of its dedicated volunteer fire department and that pride has continued to grow along with the city and the department itself.
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Partnerships Allow Citizens to Bus Around Ponchatoula
You see the City of Ponchatoula Transportation Bus on our streets but have you ever wondered how it got there and where it goes? As with so many other successful...
Read moreCity of Ponchatoula Mayor Reports Another Financially Sound Year
The City of Ponchatoula has at last been given the go-ahead on the thorough flushing of its water lines and Mayor Bob Zabbia would like to inform residents what to...
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Ponchatoula Water System Flushing to Begin
The City of Ponchatoula has at last been given the go-ahead on the thorough flushing of its water lines and Mayor Bob Zabbia would like to inform residents what to...
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City Employee Celebrates Twenty-Five Years on the Job
One of the many attributes Ponchatoula has is that its people are known for being “in for the long haul” when it comes to working.
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Food Pantries Help Ponchatoula Residents
With prices going up and some incomes not, food pantries in Ponchatoula are reaching out monthly with groceries to help take up the slack for needy residents.
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The Story Behind Ponchatoula’s Flag
On clear days from miles away, our beautiful massive flag welcomes visitors to town, and on clear nights, even as far south as Manchac, well-lit, she welcomes her residents home.
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Ponchatoula Awaits Unveiling of Biggest Strawberry in Town
Already known for its big, sweet, juicy strawberries and always eager to encourage tourism and stimulate local shopping while honoring our strawberry farmers, Ponchatoula is eagerly awaiting the arrival of...
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Ponchatoula Christmas Lighting Story
Each year on a Friday evening early in December, hundreds of people of all ages fill downtown Ponchatoula to enjoy “Christmas Lighting” – but how many know the story behind...
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Warship Named In Honor of 1942 Efforts to Collect Scrap Metal
In 1942, the federal government asked Ponchatoula High School to work on a homeroom wartime guidance program. The report which Principal Will Ed Butler submitted was the basis for the...
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