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Local Muralist Ray Harvey Honored with Top State Arts Award
By Tony Carosella JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Franklin County artist Ray Harvey, often called “Missouri’s Small Town Muralist,” has been named the 2026 Individual Artist of the Year by the Missouri Arts Council. This prestigious honor, the state’s highest award in the arts, was presented during a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson…
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Unveiling the Dark Shadows: A Review of Lisa Jewell’s “None of This is True”
By Tiffany Richards, Librarian at Scenic Regional Library – Union BranchIn this week’s book review, I’m diving into Lisa Jewell’s gripping psychological thriller, None of This is True. Jewell, known for her intricate storytelling, delivers yet another masterful page-turner that will leave you questioning everything. The story follows a successful podcaster who encounters another woman…
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JV Bearcats Battle Hard Against Dutchmen
By Tony Carosella OWENSVILLE, MO – In a physical, defensive-minded contest, the Hermann High School Boys JV basketball team fell just short against the Owensville Dutchmen, ending in a hard-fought 19-23 loss. Despite the final score, the Bearcats displayed relentless heart that kept the fans making the trek from Hermann cheering until the final buzzer.…