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As a former “city boy” being introduced to county fairs 20 years ago, I was not accustomed to the smells of livestock and mud from tractor pulls and unpaved event…

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The Vineyard Rises Again: How One Family Brought Wine Back to Hermann 60 Years Ago

HERMANN, MO — After decades of silence, the vast, labyrinthine cellars of Stone Hill Winery are once again buzzing with the sights and smells of a new vintage. Thanks to the relentless efforts of Jim and Betty Held, winemaking has returned to Hermann, a town that lost its heart and soul when Prohibition forced its…

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GASCONADE COUNTY R-1 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES 15 YEARS

The Gasconade County R-1 Alumni Association was incorporated in July 2010 with the mission to provide encouragement and financial support to Hermann High School students as they further their education and vocational training. The Association started with a blank piece of paper, a$2,000 donation and a board of directors representing graduates from each decade since…

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Bearcats Open Season at Home Against Montgomery County 

By: Cathi Utley Friday night lights returned to Hermann as the Bearcats hosted Montgomery County in their first home game of the season. The matchup offered fans an early look at the team’s strengths and potential standouts for the year ahead.  On the ground, the Bearcats showed they could move the chains with consistency. Kolht…

Opinion

Tony's Take

As a former “city boy” being introduced to county fairs 20 years ago, I was not accustomed to the smells of livestock and mud from tractor pulls and unpaved event spaces that locals don’t even…

Obituaries