By staff writer Area employers will have an opportunity to learn about the variety of services available to assist them with hiring and training workers at a Workforce Informational Seminar in Hermann on May 13. The seminar, sponsored by the Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hermann, is part of an economic development effort to assist businesses of all sizes to attract and retain a quality workforce.
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 and distribution facility. The company is planning to invest $100 million in the new facility, which will bring approximately 100 new permanent, local jobs to the Jonesburg community over the next few years. CertainTeed, which is North America’s leading brand of sustainable building materials, was founded
By staff writer Hermann Wurst Haus entered its products at the Missouri Association of Meat Processors’ 74th annual Quad State Convention and Trade Show, held in Columbia, March 1-3. It captured nine awards at this year’s meat product competition held in conjunction with the convention. The state-wide meat product competition selected the finest examples of cured and smoked specialty items from more than 250 products entered into 20 different classes.
By staff writer Peoples Savings Bank is announcing the Peoples Savings Bank Scholarship Awards Program. Under the Program, four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors attending a high school in the cities of Hermann, Montgomery City, New Haven and Francis Howell High School. Students attending schools meeting the criteria are eligible to apply. “We are a community bank and we always attempt to support the communities we do business
By staff writer Hermann Wurst Haus is starting a new event for sausage lovers. Several dates have been announced for the Sausage Making 101 class that will be taught by, two-time hall of famer and owner, Wurstmeister Mike Sloan. Wurst (sausage) enthusiasts will learn hands-on the German tradition of sausage making. Discussion to include everything from texture to flavor, how to handle casings, smoking and cooking times and gain insight
By staff writer Mary Brennell is taking over the management of The Cottage Restaurant on Route H. Started 10 years ago by Connie Keith and Sidney Miller, they are turning over the Hermann restaurant to Mrs. Brennell, who is no stranger to the restaurant business. She worked and managed them for over 20 years. She was the house chef for five years at a country French restaurant, The City Cousin
By staff writer Steve Strubberg, DVM, of Hermann attended the 121st Missouri Veterinary Medical Association Convention held Jan. 18-20 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City. Wendy Heather and Abbi Ryerson, technicians at Hermann Veterinary Clinic, also attended the convention. Dr. Strubberg attended an extensive continuing education program, with over 20 speakers on various topics. The program was developed to enhance the veterinarian’s knowledge and skill to better
By staff writer Austin Ruediger of Hermann was in a tie for
By staff writer Hermann’s Blake Grannemann broke his own school record in
Crusade Against Cancer Hog Roast has been re-scheduled to May 18th.
By staff writer Approximately 200 family members and friends gathered at the