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Earth Works: Our All-Electric Home
In 2009 we decided to go all electric for our home energy source. We finished the project in 2022.  Although the transition took many years, it was worth the effort and other homeowners may be … more
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Gravesite of Brig. Gen. William R. Rowley, one of Galena’s Civil War generals.
Thoughts on decoration day rituals
Greenwood Cemetery, Memorial Day, 2023. We came to walk among the veterans’ graves, honor them–and remember. We were the only people in the cemetery. How differently Memorial Day is … more
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What is impact of cycling tourism in the county?
This weekend I’ve been thinking about bicycling. At this point, Sarah might interject, “He thinks about biking all the time.” Gazette staffers might claim that, as well, especially … more
The author salutes her father before he goes to war.
Letters from daddy rekindle memories
This Memorial Day, I stayed home to go through some of my father’s military mementos. When I reread the letters my mother, sister, and I exchanged with him when he was serving in World War II, … more
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It takes a community...: JDCF’s ‘community’ pitches in to help with creation, building of the Elizabeth Stewardship Shop. The 4,200-square-foot facility helps JDCF maintain 2,000 acres of native habitat
It takes a community to raise a child. It also takes a community to nurture an organization. Quite literally, in this case, it takes a community, its people, organizations and businesses, along with … more
The history of a hot rod as told by an Obershaw
While hanging out at Galena Cellars’ vineyard a couple weeks ago, I saw a vintage car roll up with a family inside. I had a passing thought of “cool,” but didn’t think … more
Color poster similar to one that would have been seen in Galena in 1905.
How an accident might bring peach pie
Moved by trucks making deliveries on Commerce Street as they do every Thursday morning, I boldly declared I would write a series on the history of Galena commerce. Last week we heard from a newsboy … more
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Not such a good guy award: Columnist frets over ‘poor choices’ and noise that is greater than the parts
The Galena Gazette frequently gets letters extolling good folks for doing good things. We cleverly call this feature the “Good Guy Award.” Praise rolls in for good deeds, large and small. … more
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Canadian forest fires make for interesting sunsets
O ne of my favorite evening activities now that the weather has moved toward warmer temperatures is sitting on my back porch. From there I can see young people playing on the new playground … more
Delivery, whether along the riverfront of the Galena River, by train, horse-drawn carts and now trucks, has long been a part of commerce here. Eulberg horses provide the horsepower to deliver beer and other goods on Main Street.
A young newspaper carrier shares a story
Swept away by the beauty of hardworking men unloading trucks on Commerce Street last week, I proclaimed the impossibly lofty goal of writing a history of commerce in Galena in the following few … more
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Earth Works: Think green and eat local!
As the manager of Jo Daviess Local Foods (JDLF), the online farmers’ market delivering food throughout the county, I strive to “think green” every day. Local food is, by its … more
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Workshop helps develop work habits
Hello, my name is Dylan Clark. I live in Elizabeth. I was born on Nov. 1, 1999. I grew up in Rock Island. I have been employed at The Workshop since August 2021. The Workshop has been offering … more
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