Community Corner
🌱 Hermann native leaves top FBI post to return to Missouri
Also check out 2026 Hermann Oktoberfest on the Hermann Patch calendar

Hello Hermann! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Hermann native leaves top FBI post to return to Missouri
- How a Hermann native is tearing up SEC offensive lines
Also on today's calendar: Hermann vs St. James and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Missouri's Andrew Bailey Stepping Down as FBI Deputy Director (missourinet.com) — A Hermann native and former Missouri attorney general, Andrew Bailey, is stepping down as co-deputy director of the FBI and returning to Missouri after just over a year in the role. He previously served as attorney general following Eric Schmitt and later won a full term before joining FBI leadership in Washington.
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• Mizzou edge rusher earns second SEC weekly honor of season (abc17news.com) — A standout Mizzou defensive end from Hermann has been named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season after a dominant game against Mississippi State. His breakout sophomore year includes 6.0 sacks, ranking among national and SEC leaders, as the Tigers prepare to host Florida for homecoming.
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📸 Around Hermann
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermann
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Hermann Oktoberfest →
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Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Hermann Invitational Volleyball Tournament →
Hermann Middle School Hermann, MO 65041
4:00 pm - JV Volleyball @ Chamois →
Hermann Middle School Hermann, MO 65041
6:00 pm - Middle School Football @ Pacific →
Hermann Middle School Hermann, MO 65041
6:30 pm - Varsity Football vs. St. James →
Hermann Middle School Hermann, MO 65041
7:00 pm - Hermann vs St. James →
Hermann High School, 176 Bearcat Xing, Hermann - St. James at Hermann →
176 Bearcat Xing, Hermann - Chloe Hoecker at Bunkers and Barrels →
Bunkers and Barrels, Hermann
8:00 pm - 9th/JV/V Volleyball vs. Washington →
Hermann Middle School Hermann, MO 65041
4:30 pm - Varsity Softball @ Wright City →
Hermann Middle School Hermann, MO 65041
4:30 pm - Middle School Girls Basketball vs. Bland →
Hermann Middle School Hermann, MO 65041
5:30 pm - Hermann Invitational →
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Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 Hermann Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Americare Senior Living posted a job opening for Dietary Cook in Hermann. Apply here.
- Saint-Gobain S.A. posted a job opening for Electrician in Jonesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermann here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warrenton
- Lyon County Sheriff's Office Report A Busy Week (marshallcountydaily.com)
Montgomery City
- Area veterans honored at Quilts of Valor ceremony (mystandardnews.com)
Wright City
- Wright City man charged with exhibiting for incident involving axe (warrencountyrecord.com)
- New nonprofit joins list of Warren County charities (warrencountyrecord.com)
- Mary Elizabeth Massey (warrencountyrecord.com)
Ok Hermann! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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