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Lila Uthlaut Crowned Montgomery County Fair Queen
Lila Uthlaut was crowned the new Montgomery County Fair Queen, as the first big event of the fair on Monday. She also received awards for top interview, top speech or talent, and top evening gown.
Rock Island Trail Development Pushes Forward Amidst Funding Hurdles and Local Enthusiasm
Rosebud, MO: The transformation of the former Rock Island rail line into a public recreational trail is moving forward, fueled by a mix of state-level budget allocations, local initiatives, and the promise of a significant economic boon for the region. Despite initial funding setbacks, progress is being made on the trail, which was gifted to the state by Ameren UE in December 2021.
River Stories From The MR340
The MR340 is an annual endurance race down the Missouri River, starting in Kansas City and ending in St. Charles.
MR340 Racers Reach Hermann On Wednesday As Halfway Checkpoint
The lead MR340 races will have paddled through Hermann on Wednesday afternoon, with the bulk of the racers floating through on a little slower pace. At press time, a solo woman racer, Salli O’Donnel, was out in front with Paddle Maniacs in second place and a solo male paddler, Steve Kerr, in third place.
Hermann Economic Group Discusses Housing, Healthcare, and Future Funding
The Hermann Regional Economic Development (HRED) group convened for its monthly meeting, delving into a packed agenda that included the recent success of FreedomFest, the fiscal health of the local hospital, major city funding news, and a critical look at the organization's own future. The discussion highlighted a community actively pursuing growth while navigating the persistent challenges of limited resources and housing shortages.
From Hermann High to the High Seas: A Hermann Veteran's Naval Journey
Robert (Bob) Shelker, a local Hermann High graduate, who received his diploma around 1945, recently shared the story of a naval career that spanned the closing days of one war and the front lines of another. Shelker is the oldest surviving WW II veteran from the Hermann area and stopped in for a visit with his family at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Market St.
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.
Dr. Rothermich's Response Is Cautiously Optimistic
In a response just before press time on the Hospital funding bill before Congress, Dr. Rothermich said, "I was disappointed in many aspects of the funding bill the US Senate passed yesterday, but also cautiously optimistic that the direct and immediate impacts of some provisions were mitigated by the work of many people, including Senator Hawley.
Hermann Ramps Up For 249th Independence Day
Freedomfest 2025 is a year short of the Semiquincentennial or better known as the 250th year of independence from the British Monarchy. The Hermann Chamber of Commerce is the organizer for Freedomfest and has put together an action-packed event this year and has also been putting together a list of ideas to expand on next year’s party.
Hermann Hospital Is Interviewed by NBC Concerning Possible Medicaid Cuts
An NBC news segment from the Hermann Hospital by reporter Julie Tsirkin spotlighted the potential consequences of proposed Medicaid cuts by Republican lawmakers aimed at funding President Trump's agenda. The proposed changes include new work requirements and limitations on a provider tax that states use to fund Medicaid, which could be particularly damaging to rural hospitals like the Hermann Area District Hospital.