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Cleaning House: Hermann Aldermen Crack Down on Nuisances and Blight
Alderman Jim Schirmer outlines plans to keep Hermann looking tidy. Photo by Tony Carosella By Tony CarosellaHERMANN, Mo.—Following sharp complaints from frustrated residents over neighborhood blight, junk vehicles, and derelict rental properties, the Hermann Board of Aldermen is moving to tighten the city’s nuisance codes and give local officials stronger enforcement powers.During the board’s recent…
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Experiencing the Hermann Area Fall Color Tour
Relaxing on the patio in front of Black Shire Distillery. The vibrant autumn colors in Gasconade County and the Missouri River Valley depend on a delicate balance of sunshine, temperatures, and tree sugars. As chlorophyll fades, hidden yellow and orange pigments emerge, while sunny afternoons and chilly nights trap sugars to produce brilliant red and…
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Sports
Resilience and Rivalries: Hermann Bearcats Navigate Action-Packed Fall Sports Slate
JV Boys at the start of the race. Photo by Tony Carosella By Tony CarosellaHERMANN, Mo. — The Hermann Bearcats faced a tough stretch of competition across three sports from Oct. 5-12, highlighted by resilience on the volleyball court and a competitive split on the football gridiron.Volleyball action dominated the middle of the week as…