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SmokeFest Ignites Hermann
HERMANN, Mo. — The annual SmokeFest kicked off under hot but favorable conditions, highlighted by a successful pre-event dinner and a strong turnout of roughly 15 attendees for its inaugural ignite-the-night gathering.
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Book Review: American Fantasy by Emma Straub
Tiffany Richards. Photo by Tony Carosella Reviewer: Tiffany RichardsFor this week’s book recommendation, I’m featuring Emma Straub’s American Fantasy—a witty, engaging read that taps straight into pure pop-culture nostalgia.The story centers on a young woman navigating life after a divorce. She originally plans to set sail on a themed cruise with her sister to celebrate…
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Bearcats Pounced on by Panthers in 54-14 Loss
Fumble.Trying to outrun the defense.Punting.Kohlt gets some good blocking.The handoff to Teyvan.Trying to shake off the defense. By Tony CarosellaHERMANN — The Centralia Panthers defeated the Hermann Bearcats 54-14, driven by a dominant offense that capitalized on a fumble recovery and steady ground gains. Despite the loss, Hermann showed offensive potential with several key plays…