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Pouring Out Support: Hermann’s Wine & Swine 5K Races to Help Area Foster Kids
By Tony Carosella One hundred percent of the proceeds from the 3.2-mile cross-country race directly benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Mideast Missouri. Organizers used the event to highlight a pressing regional shortage of volunteer advocates across Franklin, Gasconade, and Osage counties. Before the race commenced, CASA Director Glenda Ballmer addressed the crowd to…
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A Historic Holiday: Freedomfest 2026 Honors America’s 250th and Local Legacies
HERMANN, MO. — The Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the holiday weekend with Freedomfest 2026, featuring the dual-milestone theme “Celebrating Heritage and Horizons.” According to Chamber Director Melissa Lensing, this year’s festivities honor both the United States’ upcoming 250th semiquincentennial anniversary and the 75th anniversary of the local Brush and Palette Club,…
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All-State Excellence: Four Podium Finishes for Hermann in Jeff City
Three Hermann Bearcats brought home medals from Jefferson City this past weekend, returning from the state track finals with four podium finishes and impressive performances against Missouri’s best.