Man charged in Seneca priest's death wrote about religion, more to local newspaper

SENECA (KSNT) - Gary Hermesch, the man charged for allegedly shooting and killing a Catholic priest in Seneca had previously shared his opinions in a local newspaper.

From January 2021 to March 2024, Hermesch submitted entries to The Courier-Tribune, a newspaper covering Seneca and Nemaha County. The Courier-Tribune shared copies of six issues with 27 News, where Hermesch shared his thoughts on religion and a wide range of other topics in the 'Letter to the Editor' column.

"Let's not sweat the small stuff...