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World Mourns Passing of Pope Francis; Hermann Catholics Join Global Observance
VATICAN CITY & HERMANN, MO – The world's Catholic faithful are in mourning today following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that the Pontiff died Monday morning in Rome due to complications from a cerebral stroke followed by heart failure.

World Mourns Passing of Pope Francis; Hermann Catholics Join Global Observance
VATICAN CITY & HERMANN, MO – The world’s Catholic faithful are in mourning today following the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88.… Login to continue reading Login…

Sullentrup Is Maifest Grand Marshal
By Rebecca AldrichAdvertiser-Courier Correspondent The City of Hermann Board of Aldermen (BOA) accepted the April 8, 2025 Election results as their first order of business… Login to continue reading Login…

Hermann Voters Approve Ambulance District Tax Hike, Paving Way for Enhanced Emergency Services and Property Tax Relief
At 9:45 pm on Tuesday night the unofficial final tallies were written on the white board in the rotunda of the Gasconade County Courthouse concerning… Login to continue reading Login…

Rate Increase In Electricity Is Sparking Resistance
By Tony Carosella The Hermann Board of Aldermen is facing a significant challenge as they prepare to make critical decisions about electric rate charges at… Login to continue reading Login…

Greene County Jury to Decide Fate in Officer Griffith Murder Trial
On Monday morning, in a Franklin County Court, it was determined that the trial of Kenneth Simpson, the Steelville man accused of the March 2023… Login to continue reading Login…
Tiffany Richards Weekly Book Review – ” Do I Know You?” by Sadie Dingfelder
This is a non-fiction book about a somewhat humorous account of Ms. Dingfelder medical condition of “face blindness” Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up…

City Hall To Get A Facelift
The city administration building repair project is underway. The building’s porch was completely demolished and excavation along the sides of the building has been started… Login to continue reading Login…

Hellebusch Resigns From Mercy, But HADH Wants Him To Stay
By Rebecca AldrichAdvertiser-Courier Correspondent The Hermann Area District Hospital (HADH) conference room was packed for Monday night’s Board meeting on Mar. 24, 2025 with more… Login to continue reading Login…

Chamber Reports Excellent Wurstfest Weekend
by Melissa Lensing, Hermann Chamber of Commerce Director 44th annual Hermann Wurstfest was a big hit this year. Great weather always plays a huge factor… Login to continue reading Login…