Hermann News

The holiday weekend ended on a mild note Sunday, but the Fourth of July was a stormy one Saturday for many people in the Hermann area.

By staff writer While some communities had to postpone fireworks because of rain, Hermann's annual Fourth of July celebration only had to make a few adjustments to the schedule on Saturday.

Area 4-H clubs will showcase their homemade projects covering more than 50 areas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

By staff writer New teachers were hired in closed session at last Thursday's Board of Education meeting of the Gasconade County R-1 School District.

The New Ulm City Council was definitely in a lending mood Tuesday. Councilors approved a $250,000 Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund loan to Beacon Promotions, Inc., and they agreed to provide the Hermann Monument Society with a loan up to $20,000 if needed in completing its monument fence project.

The third annual Taste for the Arts is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday in Hermann, Mo.

Stone Hill, one of nine wineries in the Hermann, Mo., area, occupies rolling hills that reminded founders of Germany.

By staff writer The Gasconade County Prosecutor's Office formally filed burglary charges against two Hermann area men as a result of the Hermann Police Department's on going investigation into the area burglaries that occurred in late 2008.

The Army Corps of Engineers released thousands of gallons of water into the Missouri river today to help the endangered pallid sturgeon.

Maifest continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and highlights include a craft market, children's parade, German bands, maypole dancers and self-guided walking tours.

By staff writer Eli Steinbeck, this year's valedictorian, and Kallie Leicht, salutatorian, will address the Hermann High School 2009 graduating class at commencement exercises on Thursday.

By staff writer Hermann will present its 2009 Maifest this weekend in true German fashion that will feature something for people of all ages.

By staff writer The 2009 Hermann Summer Enrichment Program for kindergarten through eight grades will once again be open to students from all districts, free of charge.

A rash of thefts in West County with what appears to have one common denominator.

By staff writer There will be a Maifest Kinder King & Queen contest again this year, with the winners earning special prizes.

Donald and Angela Springer celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday, April 23.

As if blowing fastballs past hitters weren't punishment enough for the Hermann Bearcats, New Haven senior Josh Riegel added insult to injury with his bat.

On a sunny spring day, I linger over a lunch that my German ancestors would have heartily approved: spicy sausage, a couple of cheeses, some crackers, and a glass of crisp, fruity Vidal Blanc.

By staff writer A proposal to move the annual Shelbyfest to a different downtown location was approved by the board of aldermen at the March 23 city council meeting.

By staff writer Patrons of the Gasconade County R-1 and Gasconade County R-2 School Districts will vote on two boundary changes in next Tuesday's election.