Community
Crowned Cat Cafe to Open In Former Hermann Advertiser Courier Building
After interior first floor renovation, The Hermann Crowned Cat Cafe will be opening at 136 East 4th (most recently the Hermann Advertiser Courier). The Crowned Cat Cafe is a combined effort of Ferals in Peril and Hermann Crown Suites.
Local Farmer and History Buff Rediscovers Grave of American Revolutionary War Veteran Just North of Hermann
As a teenager, local farmer and history buff Terry Loehnig used to cut hay at Herb Meyer’s farm along the Loutre River just north of Hermann. He didn’t have any special interest in the fenced graveyard on the property; it was just something he had to mow around.
Wine and Swine 5K Win-Win for Runners and CASA
Around 140 runners and walkers participated in the Adam Puchta Wine and Swine 5K charity run to benefit CASA of Mideast Missouri. The race started promptly at 8am and had the runners and walkers weaving their way through a zig zag or vineyard rows.
City Swimming Pool Becomes An Oasis in Sizzling Temperatures
The National Weather Service described a “heat dome” as the cause of temperatures climbing into the 90s that increased more people to take a dive into Hermann’s pool in the City Park. A line for the diving board and swimming lessons after normal pool hours drew lots of older kids into the deep end, while the younger kids were taught the basics hugging pool noodles in the shallow end.
Timmy Palooza is celebration for Hermann High School 50 Year Reunion
Timmy Palooza was a celebration recently at the Adam Puchta Winery and also a 50 year class reunion of Hermann High School. Members of Tim Puchta's class gathered for their 50th reunion group photo with a blow-up photo of Tim to include him with his classmates.
Chamber Highlights Strategic Plan, Freedom Fest, and New Members
The Hermann Chamber of Commerce conducted their June meeting despite not having a quorum. The committee heads in attendance reported on ongoing chamber projects:
Hermann Eagles Give Hermann EMS A Financial Shot In The Arm
The Hermann Fraternal Order Of Eagles Aeries and Auxiliary presented a check to the Hermann EMS last week and also brought in lunch for the first responders. The check amounted to $13,149.36 with $8,149.36 from the Women’s Auxiliary and and additional $5,000 from the Men’s Aeries.
Former Trailer Park to Become 30 Unit New Housing
Originally known as the town garbage dump and then a trailer park, it is now slated to become a 30-unit housing development. Jim Holland has sold a section of the property to be developed by ELS.
Pickleball Almost Everyday
The addicting sport of pickleball has many Hermann residents playing most days of the week, according to Becky Meyers, who lives close enough to the courts that she can walk to them. Meyers mentioned that many retired players start at 8am Monday through Saturday and play other games at other times of the week.
Where Charm Cultivates Beauty: Hermann Garden Tour
Visit Town Gardens and Country Gardens in beautiful historic Hermann on the Missouri River. See Native Plants in Town Gardens and Blooming Prairies and Greenhouses in Country Gardens