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Thinking Out Loud

Deer Hunting by Bruce H. Heberle I have been thinking a lot about all the excitement around town with the opening of the gun portion of deer season.  It has…

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 Red Barn Frame Shop Celebrates 15,000 Frames of Excellence

 A staple of the local artisan community, the Red Barn Frame Shop reached a historic landmark this month, completing its 10,000th framing project under its current ticketing system. The milestone was achieved on February 5, 2026, for a project commissioned by Mona Mundwiller of Swiss, Missouri. In a gesture of gratitude for her part in…

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 Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena 

 Review by Tiffany Richards  Librarian, Scenic Regional Library – Union Branch   If you are looking for a suspenseful, fast-paced thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page, I highly recommend Shari Lapena’s latest novel, Everyone Here Is Lying. Lapena is a master of the domestic thriller, and this book is no exception. …

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Hermann Varsity Girls defeat New Haven 42-16

Photos by Tony Carosella The JV Bearcats lost to the Shamrocks in a half game played before the Varsity 20-14. The Varsity Girls took control in the second half pulling away from the more closely matched first half.

Opinion

Thinking Out Loud

Deer Hunting by Bruce H. Heberle I have been thinking a lot about all the excitement around town with the opening of the gun portion of deer season.  It has been at least 40 years…