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Ray Harvey Wall mural
HERMANN, Mo. — On the expansive concrete retaining wall at Casey’s, and on a scissor lift, muralist Ray Harvey is bridging cutting-edge technology and centuries-old chemistry to bring a long-awaited community memorial to life.Working against dipping autumn temperatures, Harvey began laying in color Monday on a sweeping retaining-wall mural designed to honor first responders, a…
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4th Week of October >1926
Autumn in 1926 settled gently over Gasconade County with crisp mornings, harvest chores, and spirited debates filling the front page of the Advertiser-Courier. As the November general election drew near, sample ballots and state constitutional initiatives took center stage, urging locals to study proposals on Workmen’s Compensation and municipal police pensions. In the courtroom, routine…
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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…