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Ricky's Chocolate Box Adds a Sweet New Chapter — Donuts!
For more than two decades, Ricky’s Chocolate Box has been a beloved fixture in Hermann, filling Market Street with the rich aroma of handmade chocolates and hometown pride. Founded in 2002 by James Justus’s parents, the shop began simply as The Chocolate Box.
School Bus Rescue procedures practice
The Hermann Fire Department conducted a specialized training on school bus rescue procedures. Members learned critical techniques for accessing the bus from multiple entry points.
Hermann Scenic Regional Library Branch Director, Tiffany Richards, Weekly Book Review
For this week’s review, I highly recommend Holly Jackson’s latest thriller, The Reappearance of Rachel Price.
"Landscapes: Views from the Easel" Opens at the Scenic Regional Library
A new art exhibition has officially opened at the Scenic Regional Library in Hermann, showcasing a lifetime of work from a celebrated local artist.
From the Stacks: A Librarian's Recommendation
Hello, fellow readers! When you’re looking for a story that is both heartwarming and wonderfully unique, sometimes the best tales are the ones that celebrate the magic of books themselves. For this week's recommendation, I’m delighted to share a novel that does just that: "The Book Swap" by Tessa Bickers.
Library Gallery to Open New 'Landscapes' Exhibit Friday
The gallery at the Scenic Regional Library is set to unveil its latest art show, “Landscapes: Views from the Easel,” with a public opening reception this Friday, October 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
History Comes Alive: Reenactors Stage Local Skirmish, Complete with Original 1842 Muskets
It was as if visitors to the Hermann Farm Civil War reenactment this past weekend were transported back in time and treated to more than just the spectacle of cannon smoke and cavalry charges; they got a detailed, personal look at the tactical maneuvers that brought a piece of local history to life. Following a staged skirmish, several members of the 8th Missouri Cavalry reenactment unit—who traveled from Springfield—explained the action and the historical backdrop.
A Deliciously Devious Mystery: Book Review By Scenic Regional Library's Tiffany Richards
A Review of The Golden Spoon by author, Jessa Maxwell
Step Back in Time: Hermann Farm to Host 3rd Annual Heritage Festival with Civil War Reenactment
History will come alive this weekend on the rolling hills of Hermann as the 3rd Annual Hermann Farm Heritage Festival takes place on Saturday, September 27th. The festival, which runs from 10:00 a.m.
From a 'Godwink' to a Lifeline: The Story Behind Touch of Hope
For Julie McCollum, it all started with a collection of purses she didn't use and an idea she calls a “Godwink.” Today, that simple moment of inspiration has blossomed into Touch of Hope, a nonprofit organization that has provided over 22,000 bags of essential hygiene products to victims of crisis across Missouri and beyond. The organization’s origin is tied directly to another local charity event.