Newsletter Early Week
Hermann's New Home for Felines: Crown Cat Cafe Opens Doors to Cat Lovers
The Hermann community welcomed a unique new business this past weekend with the soft opening of the Hermann Crown Cat Cafe. The cafe, which serves as a playful temporary home for adoptable cats, saw a steady stream of visitors eager to meet the feline residents and support the new venture.
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.
Tax Issue Taxes Local Business Owners' Patience
Some local businesses in Hermann, were caught off guard by an increase in the city's combined sales tax rate, effective October 1st, with some owners discovering the change well after the implementation date. The confusion centers around the failure of the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) to issue the expected official written notifications to area businesses, leading to concerns over incorrect tax collection and potential penalties.
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.
From Bluff to Bin: Rhineland's Harvest Surge Fills 1.2 Million Bushels
The autumn air over Rhineland, Missouri, is thick with the dust of many acres of fields being harvested in the area. Since the first week of September, a steady stream of trucks, heavy with the year’s labor, has rumbled towards the towering silos of the Rhineland-Coop Association #130.
Credit Card Tax and Capitol Cuts: Hermann Grapples with State Finance and Local Development During HRED Meeting
The Hermann Regional Economic Development (HRED) meeting covered a range of topics, from local real estate and state funding challenges to regional mega-site developments and community initiatives. Real Estate and Development: Discussion centered on a 12-acre parcel near the hospital, just outside city limits and behind the nursing home.
Hermann Marching Band Unleashes a 'Vibrant, Latin-Themed' Show on Competition Season
The Hermann High School marching band is hitting all the right notes this season, according to band director Colton Bunkley, starting with a significant win for their percussion section and looking ahead to the upcoming competition schedule. The band is embracing a "small but mighty sound" said Colton, and bringing a vibrant, Latin-themed show to the field.
Bearcats Claw Dutchmen 50-14, Keep Gasconade Bowl Trophy in Hermann
The Gasconade Bowl Trophy isn't going anywhere. In a commanding performance fueled by a punishing ground game and a tight defense, the Hermann Bearcats routed the rival Owensville Dutchmen 50-14 Friday night, ensuring another year of local bragging rights.
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.