The 61st Maifest this past weekend was estimated to have been a little larger, crowd wise, than last year’s festival. Betty Hartbauer, Maifest committee

Three valedictorians and one salutatorian were named in the Hermann High School class of 2013. From left are Abby Witthaus, valedictorian; Jonathan Baumstark, valedictorian;

By staff writer The Hermann Community Food Pantry Board of Directors is concerned that local donations they count on to fund the food pantry

Topiaries, “the fine art of gardening,” is a new business at the corner of 4th and Schiller streets in Hermann that opened last Tuesday.

By staff writer Area employers will have an opportunity to learn about the variety of services available to assist them with hiring and training

By staff writer CertainTeed Corporation is has selected Jonesburg in Montgomery County as the home for a new, state-of-the art asphalt roofing shingle manufacturing

By Don Kruse, editor The Advertiser-Courier Carl and Eunice Ploeger, for years, have been talking with me about their annual Minnesota fishing trips to

By Don Kruse, editor The Advertiser-Courier Maybe Mother’s Day will be the pivotal point in our weather, but for now I’m wondering, whatever happened

By Don Kruse, Editor The Advertiser-Courier Week-long senior class trips have long gone by the wayside, and there are issues that come into play