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BURGLARY ON BEAVER RD

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Monday, January 17, 2022
On December 30, 2021, at approximately 1957 hours, it was reported to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office that a burglary occurred at the 5400 Blk. of Beaver Rd. During the investigation, it was learned that the suspects had stolen multiple lawn and farm equipment items from that location.
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PATRICIA WELSH

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
VILLE PLATTE – Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 5:40 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte for Patricia Welsh, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She requested no funeral service, just remember her in your prayers.
SAM SWORN IN - Judge John Larry Vidrine, right, administers the oath of office to Christina Sam, new Ville Platte City Council member representing District E. She is taking the place of her late husband, Donald Sam. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

SAM SWORN IN - Judge John Larry Vidrine, right, administers the oath of office to Christina Sam, new Ville Platte City Council member representing District E. She is taking the place of her late husband, Donald Sam. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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Sam is seated

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
During a special meeting held at 12 noon on Friday, January 7, Judge John Larry Vidrine swore Christina Sam in as the newest member of the Ville Platte City Council. Sam is filling the vacancy left by the death of her husband and District E council member Donald Sam.
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VP council hears audit report

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
The City of Ville Platte received a good audit report at their January 11 meeting. CPA, CFE Casey Ardoin of Kolder, Slaven, and Co. LLC presented the report, telling the council, “Not counting utilities or Section 8, the city increased its cash by $1.
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Vidrine succeeds Williams as president, breaks tie on paying for hotel rooms

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
A torch was passed as the Evangeline Parish Police Jury selected Bryan Vidrine to replace Ryan “LeDay” Williams as president for the fiscal year 2022. Juror Sidney Fontenot, who made the nominating motion for Vidrine, told Williams, “I found you have done a very good job over the past four years.
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ELNORA MALVEAUX HINSON

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
CHATAIGNIER - Funeral services for Elnora Malveaux Hinson, 72, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022, with the visitation observed from 1 p.m. until service time at St. Joseph Baptist Church in Chataignier.
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PAULA RENEÉ LANDRENEAU

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
VILLE PLATTE – Memorial services will be held at a later date for Paula Reneé Landreneau, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.
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MERLYN SOILEAU GUILLORY

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Friday, January 14, 2022, for Merlyn Soileau Guillory, 89, who passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.
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Election Info

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
The Ville Platte Gazette will publish announcements for candidates in the March 26 special election for Judge, Court of Appeal 3rd Circuit, 3rd District, Elec. Sec. 1C and November 8 primary election at no charge when accompanied by payment for advertising.
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